You don't need to know anything about energy to earn with Hovey Energy. If you have relationships with commercial business owners, property managers, real estate professionals, or anyone who runs a business that pays an electricity or natural gas bill — you already have what it takes to participate in the Hovey Partner Program.
Here's exactly how it works, who it's designed for, and what you can expect when you join.
What Is the Hovey Partner Program?
The Hovey Partner Program is a referral-based partnership model that allows professionals from any industry to monetize their existing commercial relationships by referring those contacts to Hovey Energy.
When one of your referrals becomes a Hovey Energy client, we handle everything — the energy analysis, supplier comparison, enrollment, compliance, and contract management. You don't have to learn anything about energy markets, rate structures, or procurement processes. We do all the work. You get paid.
Think of it like a real estate referral network. A real estate agent refers a buyer to a mortgage broker — the mortgage broker does all the work, and the referring agent earns a referral fee. The Hovey Partner Program works the same way, except instead of mortgages, we're talking about commercial energy contracts.
Who Is This For?
The Partner Program is designed for professionals who already have trusted relationships with commercial decision-makers. You don't need energy industry experience. What you need is access to people who run businesses.
Our partners come from a wide range of backgrounds:
- Commercial Real Estate Professionals — Brokers, property managers, and landlords who work with building owners and tenants that have significant energy spend
- Business Consultants and Advisors — Professionals who already advise business owners on operational costs and efficiency
- Financial Advisors and Accountants — Professionals with deep relationships with business owners who are actively looking to reduce expenses
- Insurance Agents — Commercial insurance professionals who already have trusted relationships with business owners across multiple industries
- General Contractors and Facility Managers — Professionals who work closely with commercial property owners and operators
- Chamber of Commerce Members — Active networkers with broad commercial business relationships in their local market
How the Process Works
Step 1: You Join the Program
Apply through our Partner Program page. Our team will reach out within one business day to schedule an introduction call, walk you through the program details, and get you set up as an official Hovey partner.
Step 2: You Identify a Contact
Think about the commercial businesses in your network. Any business that pays an electricity or natural gas bill in a deregulated market is a potential Hovey Energy client. This includes manufacturing facilities, office buildings, retail chains, healthcare facilities, schools, restaurants, hotels — essentially any commercial operation.
Step 3: You Make the Introduction
Your job is simply to make the introduction. You tell your contact that you have a connection at Hovey Energy that can review their current energy costs at no charge and show them if they're overpaying. That's it. No energy knowledge required. No sales pitch. Just an introduction.
Step 4: Hovey Does the Work
Once introduced, our in-house team takes over completely. We contact your referral, schedule a consultation, gather their utility information, run a competitive supplier analysis, present options, handle the enrollment process, and manage the account going forward. Our 22-checkpoint quality assurance process ensures every enrollment is handled correctly.
Step 5: You Get Paid
When your referral becomes a Hovey Energy client and their energy contract is active, you earn a commission. Because commercial energy contracts typically run 12 to 36 months, commissions are recurring — you earn on the account for as long as the client is active.
What Makes the Hovey Partner Program Different?
You Don't Need Energy Knowledge
Most broker programs require you to learn the energy industry, understand rate structures, and actively manage the sales process. The Hovey Partner Program requires none of that. Your only job is the introduction. Our in-house team handles everything from there.
14 Years of Credibility Behind Every Referral
When you refer a contact to Hovey Energy, you're putting our 14-year track record behind that introduction. Zero regulatory complaints. A rigorous quality assurance process. An in-house team that handles every enrollment professionally. Your contacts get a great experience, which reflects well on you.
In-House Operation — No Outsourcing
Everything at Hovey Energy is done in-house. Our call center, our training, our onboarding, our agents — all under one roof. When your referral calls or has a question, they're talking to someone on our dedicated team, not a third party. This consistency matters for the quality of your referral's experience.
Recurring Commission Structure
Unlike a one-time referral fee, Hovey Partner Program commissions are tied to the active energy contract. A 36-month contract means 36 months of recurring commission income from a single referral. Build enough of these and you have a meaningful passive income stream.
The Market Opportunity
Commercial energy is a massive market. The U.S. commercial sector spends over $700 billion annually on electricity and natural gas. The majority of that spend flows through deregulated markets where businesses have the right to choose their supplier — but most never do.
This means the opportunity is everywhere. Almost every commercial business you know in a deregulated state is a potential Hovey Energy client — and many of them are almost certainly overpaying for their energy right now.
How to Identify Good Referral Opportunities
Not every business is the same opportunity. Here's how to think about which contacts to prioritize:
- Businesses with high energy bills. Manufacturing facilities, healthcare operations, large retail stores, restaurants, hotels — any business with meaningful electricity or gas usage is a strong candidate.
- Multi-location businesses. A company operating 10 locations is 10 potential accounts from one relationship.
- Businesses in deregulated states. Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Connecticut, and others are fully deregulated. If your contact operates there, they're eligible.
- Businesses that haven't reviewed their energy in years. Contracts that have rolled over to variable or default rates are often the best opportunities — they're almost certainly overpaying.
Getting Started
Joining the Hovey Partner Program is straightforward. Apply through our website, complete a brief onboarding conversation with our team, and you're ready to start making introductions. There are no upfront costs, no licensing requirements, and no energy industry knowledge required.
If you have commercial relationships and want to earn recurring income by connecting those contacts with a service that genuinely helps them — this program was built for you.
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