About .energy domain
.energy is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced as part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD expansion program. The registry is operated by Binky Moon, LLC, a subsidiary structure created by domain registrar and registry company Donuts. The TLD was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on November 1, 2014, following a signed Registry Agreement with ICANN dated September 11, 2014. Donuts was the successful applicant after competing against at least one other contender, Famous Four Media, which had also applied for the string. As an open gTLD, .energy is available for general commercial registration through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who can register .energy domain
.energy is an unrestricted gTLD, meaning it is open to any individual, business, or organization worldwide without geographic, organizational, or industry-based eligibility requirements. No special documentation or verification is needed to register a .energy domain. Registrants do not need to demonstrate any connection to a particular sector or field to qualify. Standard ICANN registrant contact accuracy requirements apply, as they do with all gTLDs.
How to register .energy domain
Search for your desired .energy domain name using the availability tool at any ICANN-accredited registrar that carries this extension. Because .energy is an open gTLD, a wide range of registrars offer it, so checking multiple platforms can help you find the best fit.
Compare registrar offerings before committing — look at first-year pricing versus renewal rates, as introductory prices are often significantly lower than ongoing renewal costs. Also check whether WHOIS privacy protection is included or available as an add-on.
Complete the checkout process by selecting your registration term (typically one to ten years) and adding any desired extras such as WHOIS privacy, DNS management, or email forwarding. Confirm that your registrant contact details are accurate, as ICANN policy requires truthful WHOIS information.
After registration, verify your contact email address if prompted by your registrar, then configure your DNS settings to point the domain to your website host, mail server, or other service. Keep your registrar login credentials secure and set up auto-renewal if you want to avoid accidental expiry.
Typical uses of .energy domain
.energy is most commonly used by businesses, organizations, and professionals operating in or adjacent to the energy sector — including renewable power companies, utilities, consultancies, research institutions, and advocacy groups. It serves as a clear, descriptive alternative to generic extensions like .com or .net, making it immediately apparent what a site is about. Startups working on solar, wind, or battery technology frequently choose .energy to signal their focus, as do established energy companies seeking a memorable branded web address that reinforces their industry identity.
Tips for registering .energy domain
- Registration terms typically range from one to ten years; registering for multiple years upfront can lock in current pricing and reduce the risk of accidental expiry.
- Watch for the difference between introductory (first-year) pricing and renewal pricing — .energy renewal rates at many registrars are notably higher than promotional first-year rates, so check the renewal cost before registering.
- WHOIS privacy protection is widely available for .energy through most registrars, allowing you to shield personal contact information from public WHOIS lookups.
- After registering or transferring a domain, a transfer lock (typically 60 days) is applied per ICANN policy, during which you cannot transfer the domain to another registrar.
- If a domain lapses, most registrars offer a grace period for renewal before the domain enters a redemption period, which typically carries a higher recovery fee — check your registrar's specific grace and redemption window lengths before letting a registration expire.
- Premium .energy domains — short, dictionary, or highly brandable names — may be priced significantly above standard registration fees and can have elevated renewal costs as well; confirm both before purchasing.