Gobierno publicó borrador de resolución que aumentaría recibo de luz en Colombia
El Gobierno Nacional puso sobre la mesa una propuesta que podría impactar directamente el bolsillo de todos los usuarios del servicio de energía eléctrica en Colombia. A través de un borrador de resolución, el Ejecutivo plantea un aumento temporal en la tarifa con el fin de recaudar recursos para cubrir las deudas acumuladas por empresas del sector que se encuentran actualmente bajo intervención estatal.
TL;DR
- The government proposes a new charge on electricity bills in Colombia.
- This charge is intended to raise funds to cover debts of state-intervened energy companies.
- The Ministry of Mines and Energy acknowledges a 'systemic risk' in the Colombian electricity market.
- A surcharge of 8 pesos per kilowatt-hour is proposed for all electricity users nationwide.
- The objective is to cover Air-e's debt, which exceeds two trillion pesos.
- Air-e's financial crisis could affect the entire energy sector, as it represents 11.4% of national demand.
- The lack of payment by Air-e is impacting nine thermal power plants crucial for supply during dry periods.
- The proposed increase is equivalent to approximately 1% of the current tariff and will apply universally to homes, businesses, and industries.
- A six-month period is granted for the Commission of Energy and Gas Regulation to design a permanent mechanism to prevent future systemic risks.
- Regulatory adjustments will also be made to recognize firm energy from solar and wind sources.
- The proposal is currently in public consultation, with no set date for implementation.