Partner programs
Energy broker partner programs, compared
What to look for in a broker partner program — commission structure, payment timing, supplier depth, technology, and who owns the customer.
Every energy broker eventually asks the same question: which partner program should I write my business through? The differences are rarely about price — they are about how much margin you keep, how fast you get paid, how many suppliers actually quote your deal, and whether the platform helps you sell or just processes paperwork. Here is an honest breakdown of what matters.
Commission economics
Ask for the split in writing, whether the house takes a spread before the split, and whether the full commission is paid upfront at contract execution.
Supplier depth
A program with four suppliers cannot tender competitively. Look for 20+ licensed suppliers across ERCOT, PJM, NYISO, ISO-NE and MISO.
Sales technology
Prospecting, instant bill audits, quoting, and AI deal coaching should be included — not sold back to you as an add-on.
What the Keystone partner program includes
We built our program around the things brokers actually complain about: opaque splits, slow payments, thin supplier panels, and no marketing support. Partners get a transparent 50/50 split, 100% upfront commission payments, and funds released 3–5 days after the supplier confirms enrollment.
- 50/50 commission split on all deals, documented in the broker agent agreement
- 100% upfront commission payments on every contract, paid at execution
- 25+ licensed retail electricity and natural gas suppliers
- Partner portal: commission tracking, account book, payout statements
- AI prospecting engine, instant bill audit, and Close My Deal AI coaching
- Branded marketing center, business cards, and social assets
- Agent handbook, phone scripts, and in-person scripts
Sub-agent and team structures
Agents who build a team can bring on sub-agents. The default structure pays 40% to the producing sub-agent and 10% to the team leader, with the agent responsible for sub-agent compensation unless the sub-agent is onboarded directly as a Keystone agent.
All structures are agreed in writing before the first deal is submitted, so nobody discovers the math after the fact.
Red flags in broker partner programs
Not every program is built for the broker. Watch for these patterns before you sign.
- Splits quoted as a percentage of an undisclosed house margin
- Non-solicit clauses that let the firm market to your accounts
- Commissions clawed back in full on customer default years later
- Platform or CRM fees deducted from your commission
- Supplier panels dominated by one or two carriers
Frequently asked questions
What is an energy broker partner program?
It is an arrangement where an existing licensed energy advisory firm provides supplier access, pricing tools, contract administration, and commission payment to independent brokers and agents in exchange for a share of the margin.
What commission split should a partner program pay?
Keystone Energy Advisors pays a 50/50 split on all deals. Sub-agent structures are typically 40% to the producing sub-agent and 10% to the team leader, unless another structure is agreed in writing.
How are commissions paid?
Yes — upfront is the only way we pay. Every commission is a lump sum at contract execution, released 3–5 days after the supplier confirms enrollment.
How many suppliers do partners get access to?
Over 25 licensed retail electricity and natural gas suppliers across every deregulated U.S. market, plus direct wholesale arrangements where volume justifies it.
Can I keep my existing book of business?
Yes. Partners own their customer relationships. We do not solicit your accounts and we do not require exclusivity on non-energy lines.
See the full partner program terms
Download the Partner Program Overview or apply directly — no fees, no minimums, no exclusivity on your other lines of business.