Energy Magazine July 2015 | Page 69

LATIN AMERICA
where we can see that we can improve electricity prices . We ’ re no longer dependent on oil and even though we still have supply sources derived from crude oil , the majority is renewable , especially the hydro electrics and sugar farm ideas ,” stated Alonso Duarte .

Company Information

NAME
Empresa Electrica de Guatemala S . A . ( EEGSA )
The future of the electricity company
EEGSA expects to keep a sustained growth of 3 to 4 percent annually as long as demand grows ( they have more than 1M customers ) and as part of its own growth closer to nearby communities .
INDUSTRY
Electricity , distribution
HEADQUARTERS
Guatemala
In terms of innovation , we foresee a development based on the Smart Grid . Through the pilot program this technology would mean a digitalization between the consumer and EEGSA . This means online payment , long-distance monitoring , consumer reports , and online consultations .
FOUNDED
1984
EMPLOYEES
550 + direct employees
REVENUE
USD $ 960 million
WEBSITE www . eegsa . com
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