This Utility Enrollment Authorization ("Authorization") is entered into between Energy Panda, LLC ("Energy Panda," "Company," "we," "our," or "us") and the customer identified during the enrollment process ("Customer," "you," or "your"). This Authorization supplements and is incorporated into the Energy Panda Terms of Service and Subscription Agreement. By electronically accepting this Authorization, you expressly authorize Energy Panda to perform the activities described below.
Article I
Customer Authorization
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Authorization is to permit Energy Panda to perform administrative, enrollment, and electricity management activities on your behalf in connection with your Energy Panda Subscription. This Authorization is limited to the activities expressly described herein.
1.2 Authorization to Obtain Utility Information
You authorize Energy Panda to obtain, review, receive, and maintain information relating to your electricity service, including:
- Historical electricity usage
- Monthly consumption history
- Utility account numbers
- ESI IDs or other service identifiers
- Service addresses
- Meter information
- Rate class
- Contract expiration dates
- Current Retail Electric Provider
- Billing history where available
- Account status
- Load profile information
- Other information reasonably necessary to provide the Services
Energy Panda may obtain this information from Utility Providers, Retail Electric Providers, authorized third-party data providers, or other lawful sources.
1.3 Authorization to Communicate with Providers
You authorize Energy Panda to communicate on your behalf with:
- Retail Electric Providers
- Transmission and Distribution Utilities
- Municipal utilities
- Electric cooperatives
- Utility customer service departments
- Enrollment departments
- Billing departments
- Identity verification providers
- Utility data providers
Such communications may include inquiries regarding:
- Enrollment status
- Contract expiration
- Available plans
- Utility account information
- Identity verification
- Service transfers
- Contract renewals
- Administrative matters related to the Services
1.4 Authorization to Request Pricing
You authorize Energy Panda to:
- Request electricity pricing
- Obtain contract proposals
- Compare electricity plans
- Evaluate available pricing options
- Review promotional offers
- Analyze available contract structures
Energy Panda may use this information to recommend electricity plans consistent with your Subscription and customer preferences.
1.5 Authorization to Submit Enrollment Requests
Subject to your Subscription preferences and Applicable Law, you authorize Energy Panda to prepare and submit electricity enrollment requests to Retail Electric Providers on your behalf.
This authorization includes the preparation and submission of documentation reasonably necessary to complete an enrollment.
Submission of an enrollment request does not guarantee:
- Acceptance by the Retail Electric Provider
- Availability of pricing
- Approval of credit
- Waiver of security deposits
- Completion of the enrollment
1.6 Authorization to Coordinate Renewals
You authorize Energy Panda to monitor your electricity contract and assist with:
- Contract renewal opportunities
- Contract expiration monitoring
- Renewal documentation
- Provider transition coordination
- Administrative communications related to renewals
Where your separate instructions or Applicable Law require additional approval before a renewal or provider change, Energy Panda will obtain such approval before proceeding.
1.7 Identity Verification Authorization
You authorize Energy Panda to collect, verify, and process information reasonably necessary to confirm your identity, including:
- Driver's license information
- Government-issued identification
- Utility account verification
- Address verification
- Fraud prevention information
- Public records where legally permitted
Identity verification may be performed directly or through authorized third-party verification providers.
1.8 Driver's License Authorization
You expressly authorize Energy Panda to receive, review, securely store, and process your driver's license or other government-issued identification solely for purposes including:
- Identity verification
- Fraud prevention
- Utility enrollment
- Security
- Compliance with Applicable Law
- Customer account administration
Energy Panda will handle such information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
1.9 Customer Representations
By executing this Authorization, you represent and warrant that:
- You are the customer of record or otherwise legally authorized to act for the Utility Account
- The information you provide is complete and accurate
- You have authority to grant this Authorization
- You will promptly notify Energy Panda of changes affecting your authority or utility
account.
1.10 Customer Cooperation
You agree to cooperate with reasonable requests necessary to complete enrollments, including providing:
- Updated utility information
- Identity verification documents
- Proof of residency where required
- Additional documentation requested by Retail Electric Providers or Utility Providers
Failure to cooperate may delay or prevent Energy Panda from providing the Services.
1.11 Limitations of Authority
This Authorization does not authorize Energy Panda to:
- Borrow money on your behalf
- Open financial accounts
- Transfer ownership of property
- Execute agreements unrelated to electricity services
- Incur obligations outside the scope of your Subscription
- Perform any act prohibited by Applicable Law
1.12 Revocation
You may revoke this Authorization at any time by providing written notice to Energy Panda. Revocation:
- Does not invalidate actions already taken in reliance upon this Authorization
- Does not automatically cancel your Subscription
- Does not terminate your electricity contract with your Retail Electric Provider
- May limit or prevent Energy Panda from continuing to provide certain Services
1.13 Duration
This Authorization remains effective until the earliest of:
- Written revocation by you
- Termination of your Subscription
- Termination by Energy Panda
- Expiration as otherwise required by Applicable Law
Certain records may be retained after termination in accordance with the Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements.
1.14 Governing Law
This Authorization shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas except where superseded by applicable federal law or the laws of another jurisdiction that mandatorily apply.
1.15 Electronic Signature
You acknowledge that your electronic acceptance of this Authorization constitutes your legally binding electronic signature and has the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.
Customer Acknowledgment
By selecting "I Agree", signing electronically, or otherwise accepting this Authorization, you acknowledge that you have:
- Read this Authorization
- Understood the authority you are granting
- Had the opportunity to ask questions before accepting
- Voluntarily granted the permissions described herein
This document is one of several that make up your agreement with Energy Panda. See all legal documents.