A person or corporation, generator, broker, marketer, aggregator or any other entity licensed by the PUC to sell electricity to customers, using the transmission or distribution facilities of an electric distribution company (EDC).
Pros
Can facilitate the sale of RE from community-owned assets or rural areas to customers located in densely populated areas.
Cons
Selecting the right EGS partner can be difficult and confusing, given all the technicalities involved.
Real Talk
Critical to market success. A good partner will be transparent and instructive (think accountant or financial advisor).