EPM delivered more than $243.5 billion in electricity sector transfers to 6 departments of Colombia in 2025
EPM delivered nearly $250 billion in transfers. Porce II hydroelectric power plant. Photo: Courtesy: EPM
TL;DR
- EPM transferred over $243.5 billion in 2025 to 193 municipalities in six departments.
- These transfers also benefited three regional environmental authorities and two national parks.
- The amount transferred increased by $48.5 billion compared to 2024, reaching $243.5 billion.
- This growth is attributed to increased hydrological contributions leading to higher hydroelectric power generation.
- The transfers are mandated by Law 99 of 1993 to support conservation and sustainable development.
- Funds contributed to environmental management by Corantioquia, Cornare, and Corpourabá, and national parks Las Orquídeas and Paramillo.
- 86 municipalities in Antioquia received funds, alongside areas in Magdalena Medio, Nordeste, Norte, Occidente, Oriente, and Valle de Aburrá.
- The resources support projects in environmental management, risk, basic sanitation, infrastructure, and ecosystem protection.
- While primarily from hydroelectric generation, funds also include contributions from other sources, including solar generation from the Tepuy solar park.
- The company emphasized community responsibility in identifying needs and proposing projects for the use of these funds.