E-REDES
We distribute energy
We achieve a more sustainable future, working today on the energy of tomorrow.
We work daily to ensure a quality service, with the objective of becoming the European reference operator in the efficient management of electricity distribution grids.
The company EP - Electricidade de Portugal was born as the result of a merger process of 13 companies of the Portuguese electrical sector, nationalized in 1975.
The publication of the first EU directive triggers changes in the organization and jurisdiction of the European electricity sector.
This year, the first phase of the company's privatization takes place. This phase allows the sale of 30% of the capital.
In the fourth phase of privatization, the majority of EDP's capital becomes private (70%).
EDP Distribuição is born
As from 2006, all electricity consumers have been able to choose their electricity supplier. As a result, EDP Distribuição became responsible for managing supplier-switching processes.
Starts, in Évora, the InovCity project - the smart city. This is the first smart city of the Iberian Peninsula.
The new EDP brand appears, common to Portugal, Spain and Brazil, but the EDP Distribuição logo is differentiated by its exclusive symbol.
EDP becomes the leader of the Utilities Electricity, Water and Gas sector in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index World and Europe, obtaining the highest score ever, with 19 points.
EDP Distribuição wins the Most Effective Recovery of the Year award, given by the Business Continuity Institute, in recognition of the way the company was able to recover the network and restore services to all customers who were left without electricity following storm Gong, which hit mainland Portugal between January 19 and 23, 2013 .
EDP Distribuição joins Alliander, ENEL, EVN and other partners from industry and academia as a founding member of EE-ISAC (European Energy - Information Sharing and Analysis Center).
Obtaining certification of the Business Continuity Management System in accordance with International Standard ISSO 22301:2012 for Business Continuity, positioning the Company as a leader in the Iberian Peninsula and a European reference in the matter.
The EDP Distribuição app was launched and it is now possible to communicate meter readings or report power outages.
The Research, Development and Innovation Management System (SGIDI) is certified by Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS) and the Company is the first national utility to obtain certification in the area of Innovation.
DGF's Survey Area is certified in Quality Management in the ISO 9001:2008 standard by Empresa Internacional de Certificação, S.A. (eiC) on 11 November 2016, being the first area of EDP Distribuição to obtain this certification.
New digital channels dedicated to Municipalities are made available. The reserved area is presented to the Mayors at the Congress of the National Association of Municipalities.
EDP Distribuição reaches, for the first time, the result of zero fatal accidents, as a result of the work of the Operational Divisions, training and safety awareness actions.
EDP Distribuição approved its 2020 sustainability strategy, contributing to the agenda of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) was distinguished with the Good Practice of the Year award in the Environmental Protection category.
The Company obtains full certification of its operation under the Environmental Management System (EMS) by ISO 14001:2015. The Survey Area of the DGF transitions, in the follow-up audit of Quality Management, on January 10, 2018, to the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
The Digital Distribution project receives an Honorable Mention at the Portugal Digital Awards 2018 in the Best Digital Product & Customer Experience category.
EDP Distribuição is the first national company in the energy sector to be certified in Cybersecurity, according to the international standard ISO 27001. It also obtained certification of the Technological Knowledge Management System (SGCT), in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
EDP Distribuição customers have an exclusive service network consisting of 23 stores present in all districts of mainland Portugal.
DGF's Inspection Area renews its Quality Management certification on November 11, 2019, valid until November 16, 2022.
The InovGrid 2030 program was launched, which aims to make grids smarter, with a strong focus on technology and digitalization.
EDP Distribuição's rebranding process receives the green light from ERSE on August 12.
On January 29, 2021, EDP Distribuição will be renamed E-REDES. A new brand is born, guided by values and principles of trust, proximity, innovation and resilience.
