Associação Brasileira de Distribuidores de Energia Elétrica (ABRADEE) is the national trade association representing Brazil’s electricity distribution companies. A non-profit, it brings together distribution concessionaires from across the country to address common technical, operational, and regulatory issues in the power distribution segment.
ABRADEE conducts sector studies and benchmarking, promotes best practices in safety, service quality, reliability, and sustainability, and facilitates training and knowledge exchange among utilities. It engages with regulators and policymakers on regulatory frameworks and performance standards, publishes indicators and surveys on sector performance, and organizes the annual ABRADEE Awards to recognize operational excellence and customer satisfaction among Brazilian distribution companies.