Ampegy no longer appears to be active as a direct sales company. Last update Monday, June 22, 2026
Ampegy, the network marketing division of Spark Energy—is no longer an active multi-level marketing (MLM) business and effectively ceased operations several years ago.
Original Npros business profile for Ampegy, preserved below for archival purposes:
Ampegy is a new division of Spark Energy, a Houston-based independent energy and natural gas supplier. Spark Energy has a presence in 15 states. Spark Energy was founded in 1999 by Keith Maxwell.
Ampegy provides their Independent Representatives the opportunity to earn revenue streams by promoting gas and electric services where allowed by the deregulation of electricity and gas providers
Ampegy's compensation plan pays independent reps a base rate dependend on the KwH consumed per month, which increases based on the KwH as well as the number of active customers enrolled. The base rate is 25 cents per KwH ( Kilowatt Hour ) per month. Additional compensation includes a fast start bonus, and business development bonuses.
Founder and CEO Keith Maxwell was named the Ernst & Young Entrepeneur Of The Year 2010 in the Energy, Chemicals and Mining Category.
Ampegy can currently enroll customers in 7 states. Steve Smith, Ampegy's Chief Marketing Officer, is best known for his involvment with Excel Communications.