Tarifas del servicio de energía podrían aumentar por decreto que expidió el Gobierno durante la emergencia económica
Amparado en la declaratoria de emergencia económica, el Gobierno nacional, a través del Ministerio de Hacienda, expidió un decreto con el que se cobrará una tasa del 2,5% sobre las utilidades a todas las empresas generadoras de energía.
TL;DR
- A new 2.5% tax on profits will be levied on all energy-generating companies in Colombia.
- The government states the revenue will be used to pay off energy system debts and guarantee service on the Caribbean coast.
- Industry groups argue the tax is essentially an 'autopago' to cover Air-e's debts and that consumers will likely bear the cost through higher energy bills.
- The government is considering measures to ensure those with more resources bear the increased costs.
- The tax is seen by some as unfairly targeting the generation sector, which they argue is essential for system operation.
- The government aims to raise over five trillion pesos through this decree and other emergency measures.
- Generators will make payments of 1.25% on February 2nd and another 1.25% on May 15th, 2026.