CPFL Energia is a holding company in Brazilian electricity sector, operating through its subsidiaries in the distribution, generation and commercialization of electricity.

It is the largest private company in Brazilian electricity sector operating in free and regulated markets. The Company operates with the experience and the knowledge developed throughout its more than 90 years of history.

CPFL’s confidence in the country’s future is proved by the large investments made in electricity generation, distribution and commercialization capacity increase. This confidence is also reflected in the commitment to the company’s stability, to the management system’s excellence, to the impacts of its businesses on the Brazilian society, to the management of all its relationships and to the efficiency and quality in all its activities.

We believe that our development and outlook are reflections of the following strong features:

• Solid distribution base;
• Operation in the States of São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Minas Gerais, major economic and industrial centers in Brazil;
• Large experience in the planning, management and implementation of generation projects;
• Strength and relevance of our shareholders;
• Successful commercialization business.

The Company’s activities are regulated by Brazilian laws and its subsidiareis also follows the electricity sector’s regulations. The concession contracts are granted by Federal Government through its regulatory agency, National Electricity Agency - Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica – Aneel.