economy
May 8, 2026
EPM will transfer 2.8 trillion pesos to Medellín in 2026
Each year, EPM gives Medellín a portion of the profits it generates. This is how the city receives a dividend from its public company: that money finances roads, school meals, security, social care, schools and mobility projects in communities and rural areas.
TL;DR
- EPM's surplus transfer to Medellín will reach 2.8 trillion pesos in 2026, one of the highest amounts in recent years.
- The company's net profit in 2025 was 5.3 trillion pesos, a 9% increase compared to 2024.
- EPM managed over 22 trillion pesos in contracts in 2025, demonstrating its significant economic impact.
- The funds transferred to Medellín will finance roads, school meals, security, social care, schools, and mobility projects.
- EPM's future goals include strengthening energy transition, expanding renewable energy, modernizing public utility networks, and driving technological innovation.