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To subscribe to an energy contract and choose a supplier suited to your needs, it is important to know the fundamentals of the energy market in Belgium. In this article, you will find a wealth of information on energy suppliers in Belgium as well as on other organizations in the industry. You can also read our energy guides to get answers on all your questions about energy.
Who are the Players in the Belgian Energy Market?
Since the liberalization of the energy market in Belgium, there are 4 main actors in the industry:
- Energy suppliers
- Distribution Network Operators
- Transmission System Operators
- Regulators
The energy suppliers are the companies that will have direct contact with you over your supply of energy. The liberalization of the market allows you to choose which supplier you would like to take an energy contract with. From a consumer perspective, the purpose of the liberalization was to increase competition and provide more choices and innovation for the consumer.
The Distribution Supply Network Operators (DSOs) are in charge of distributing the supply from the transmission networks to your home.
The Transmission System Operators (TSOs) are in charge of the high pressure and high voltage transmission network from the energy sources, power plant or natural gas depot, throughout the country.
And finally, the regulators are in charge of overseeing the above players, and making sure that they all act within the frameworks of the law and in your best interest.
Energy Providers in Belgium
In Belgium, we have around 15 energy suppliers. Some only offer electricity or gas, while others offer both. Likewise, some are only available in specific regions of the country, while other are active throughout Belgium.
At CallMePower, we compare all the energy suppliers present in Belgium. We compare the providers based on price, but also on extra services and their reviews.
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Operators of the Distribution and Transmission Supply Networks
Among the players in the energy market, are the operators of the distribution and transmission supply networks.
DSOs have a specific area where they distribute gas and electricity from the transmission network to your home.
With regard to the TSOs, they are responsible for maintaining the high voltage network for electricity, and the high pressure network for gas. They are notably in charge of transporting energy to DSOs and large industrial groups that need a large amount of energy.
In French, the Distribution Supply Network Operators (DSOs) are called gestionnaires du réseau de distribution (GRD), and the Transmission Supply Network Operators (TSO) are called gestionnaires du réseau de transport (GRT).
Below is a table listing the DSOs, the area they cover, and their phone numbers.
DSO | Region | Phone Numbers |
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Ores |
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Gas leak : 0800 87 087 Power outage : 078 78 78 00 General enquiries : 078 15 78 01 |
Resa |
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Gas leak : 04 362 98 38 Power outage : 04 263 18 80 General enquiries : 04 220 12 11 |
AIEG |
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General enquiries and outages : 085 27 49 00 |
AIESH |
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Power outage : 060 45 91 60 |
REW |
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Gas leak : 010 22 42 43 Power outage : 010 22 26 53 |
Fluvius |
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Gas leak : 0800 65 0 65 Power outage : 078 35 35 00 General enquiries : 078 35 35 34 |
Sibelga |
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Gas leak : 0800 19 400 |
Who are the Regulators?
In order to ensure transparency and competition in the energy market, each region has its regulator which is governed by a federal entity, the CREG.
The regulators are responsible for:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of the market in accordance with the policies of the country
- Ensuring the transparency of the energy market
- Defending the interests of the consumers
- Advising public services
Below is a table listing the regulators, the area their authority covers, and their phone numbers.
Competent Authority | Region | Phone Numbers |
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La Commission de Régulation de l'Electricité et du Gaz (CREG) [The Electricity and Gas Regulatory Commission] |
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02 289 76 11 |
La Commission Wallonne pour l'Énergie (CWaPE) [The Walloon Commission for Energy] |
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081 33 08 10 |
Le Régulateur Bruxellois pour l’Énergie (BRUGEL) [The Brussels Energy Regulator] |
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0800 97 198 |
Vlaamse energieregulator voor aardgas en elektriciteit (VREG) [Flemish energy regulator for natural gas and electricity] |
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02 553 17 00 |