Energy and power: Do you know the difference between your sectors?

Jean-Michel Parle

Published on April 23, 2025

During my time working in the energy space, I’ve observed that many people use the terms energy sector and power sector interchangeably. Most speak similarly loosely when referring to the activities associated with each, for example energy planning versus power sector planning. Sometimes this is simply the shorthand of experienced practitioners, but occasionally it reveals a subtle misunderstanding.

This primer provides an overview of the energy and power sectors and argues why understanding the difference between them is key to understanding so much more.

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