Great question! Your local utility company is responsible for delivering energy (electricity and/or natural gas) to your business. In many states, they are also responsible for billing and supplying you with energy if you choose not to contract with a supplier. A supplier is an alternative option to your utility company from whom you can purchase electricity and/or natural gas supply in an effort to save money. Diversegy is a nationally recognized broker of energy and helps its customers find the lowest cost energy suppliers.