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Letter of Authority: what it means and why it matters.

A plain-English guide to how a Letter of Authority can support utility account work while preserving customer decision-making.

What an LOA is

A Letter of Authority is a document that allows Dernetz to request or discuss defined utility account information with suppliers or relevant third parties on the customer's behalf.

  • Authority document
  • Defined scope
  • Supplier communication

Why it may be needed

Suppliers often require authority before they will release contract, billing, meter, account or supply information to a broker or service provider.

  • Supplier records
  • Billing data
  • Contract details
  • Meter information

What it may allow

Depending on its wording, an LOA may allow Dernetz to request bills, contract dates, supply identifiers, account information, meter details and supplier responses connected to the agreed service.

  • Bills
  • Contract dates
  • Supply identifiers
  • Supplier responses

What it does not do

A Letter of Authority does not by itself create an energy supply contract. The customer retains the final commercial decision on supplier contracts and material account actions.

  • No automatic contract
  • Customer decision
  • Approval retained

Questions or withdrawal

Customers can ask Dernetz to explain the scope of an LOA and can discuss withdrawal or changes where appropriate, subject to any actions already underway.

  • Scope questions
  • Withdrawal
  • Changes

FAQs

Does signing an LOA switch my supply?

No. An LOA does not by itself create an energy supply contract or switch your supply.

Can the scope be limited?

Yes. The scope should match the work required and can be discussed before signing.

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