Review of Pelotas River hydroelectric inventory studies approved

Fonte: ANEEL The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) approved the review of Pelotas River hydroelectric inventory studies at the section between its source and the reservoir pool formed by the Pai Querê Hydroelectric Plant (HEP).Elaborated by Piquiri Energética S/A, these studies total an inventoried power of approximately 135.5 megawatts (MW), distributed over seven utilizations.Agency approval […]

ANEEL, MME, MDS and distributors make a balance of the social tariff application

Fonte: ANEEL Representatives of the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL), Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), Ministry of Social Development and Combating Hunger (MDS) and energy distribution concessionaires met in ANEEL's CEPAT auditorium last Tuesday (12/13) for a balance regarding application of the Social Tariff for Electric Energy (TSEE). The social tariff is the object […]

Last transmission auction for 2011 will be held on 12/16

Fonte: ANEEL On December 16, the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) will hold the last transmission auction for 2011 (Transmission Auction no.006/2011). It will take place at 10:00 am at BM&FBovespa, in São Paulo.Prior registration will be necessary for covering the event from BM&FBovespa (Rua XV de Novembro, 275, Centro), in São Paulo.Professionals should send […]

Agency approves regulation of electrical sector ombudsmen

Fonte: ANEEL Last Tuesday (12/13), the Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency board approved the resolution that obliges all 63 electricity concessionaires in the country to install an ombudsman within 180 days after publication of the norm. The resolution also brings determinations, such as, the obligation of a structure to handle all consumers in the concession area […]