Retail Electric Providers and Laundromat Supply
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by Jaken Energy editorial desk. Next review scheduled 2027-03-12.
Direct answer
A retail electric provider sells competitive electric supply to laundromats in choice markets while the utility continues delivery. REPs offer fixed, variable, and indexed products distinct from regulated delivery tariffs. Contract assignability, holdover rules, and LOA requirements apply to REP relationships at acquisition and renewal.
Definition: Retail electric provider
REPs bill supply charges per kWh or through consolidated utility bills depending on market design. They do not own local wires and cannot change TDU demand rules.
Brokers help compare REP offers against price to compare and incumbent renewal terms using historical usage.
Laundromat example
An Ohio laundromat signs a 24-month fixed REP contract at 7.4¢/kWh supply while AES Ohio delivery charges and demand kW bill separately on the consolidated invoice.
Related terms
Sources
- EIA Retail Choice FAQ — U.S. Energy Information Administration
Supports: Utility still delivers in choice states; supply may be separate
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