Do you know the difference between a distributor and a retailer?

Distributor

A distributor of electricity is the company in charge of the physical infrastructure that allows the electricity get from power plants to homes, businesses and industries. His main work is the management of the distribution networkensuring that the electrical energy is delivered safely and reliably.

Functions and features of a distributor of electricity:

• Infrastructure and maintenance: Build, operate and maintain electric networks (cables, poles, transformers, substations, etc).
• Quality of supply: Ensure that the electricity comes with the quality and continuity appropriate.
• Fault management: Respond and resolve disruptions in the electricity supply.
• Metering and billing: Install and manage the meters power consumption.

Marketing

A marketer of electricity, on the other hand, is the company that is responsible for purchase electricity from generators and sell it to consumers the end, whether residential, commercial or industrial. His main work is managing the commercial relationships and provide services that may include tariffs, custom, advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy options.

Functions and features of a distributor of electricity:

• Sale of electricity: Buy electricity in the wholesale market and sell it to end users.
• Fees and contracts: Offer different plans and rates in accordance with the needs of the client.
• Additional services: Can provide advice on energy efficiency and customized solutions to reduce consumption and costs.
• Customer care: Manage the customer service, billing, and attention to queries and complaints.

Importance in the energy efficiency

Both distributors as traders play important roles in the promotion of energy efficiency:

• Distributors: They can implement smart technologies in the network (such as smart meters) that allow a better management of the consumption and the detection of faults, helping consumers to use energy more efficiently.
• Distributors: Provide plans and programs that encourage energy saving and the use of renewable energies, advising clients on how to optimize your power consumption.

In summary, while the distributors focus on the physical delivery and maintenance of the electricity network, the distributors focus on the purchase and sale of electricity and provide services that improve the energy efficiency of consumers. Both types of businesses are essential to a reliable electricity supply and efficient.