CEDEC represents the interests of 1500 local and regional energy companies, with a total turnover of €120 billion, serving 85 million electricity and gas customers & connections, with more than 350.000 employees. These predominantly medium-sized local and regional energy companies have developed activities as electricity and heat generators, electricity and gas distribution grid & metering operators and energy (services) suppliers. The wide range of services provided by local utility companies is reliable, sustainable and close to the customer. Through their high investments, they make a significant contribution to local and regional economic development.