The Brazilian government submitted a proposal to reform the electricity sector, which promises to bring major changes to consumers and companies. The draft law, which was sent to the Civil Parliament by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, addresses three main points: the opening of the market, new tariff methods and identification justice.
The opening of the market is one of the most related aspects of reform. Currently, consumers have to employ energy from specific distributors in their areas. With the proposed change, there will be the freedom to choose for trade and industry as of March 2027, and for small voice, consumers and homes as of March 2028.
New tariff options
The project also provides the implementation of new methods of definitions. Among the options aVarious average in timeWhich would allow consumers to save by performing high energy consumption activities at a lower request. In addition, the introduction of the prepaid taxi method is considered, similar to what is already found in the cell phone.
The controversial point of repair is the “identification justice” proposal. This measure It will benefit up to 60 million Among the people, they give zero to those who consume up to 80 kW per month and a large discount for consumption of up to 120 kWh per month.
no Ww This Friday (18), Louise Paroso, CEO of PSR Consultance, who specializes in the electricity sector, evaluates the proposal as a “good renewal”. According to him, “It is not a wide renewal that would change the electricity sector upside down, but it has very important elements that the same sector discusses for many years.”
Barroso indicates that the main axis of reform is focused on Electricity bill capacity, Allow all consumers in Brazil to choose their electricity resource freely, similar to what is already happening in the cell phone.
Although it is not a complete revolution in this sector, the proposed reform promises to cause great improvements, especially with regard to the freedom of consumer selection and the ability to target the most appropriate to suit the different needs and consumer definition files.
