ANEEL Registers nearly R$600 million in new energy efficiency projects.

A ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) recorded the start of 154 energy efficiency projects between July and September 2026, with planned investments of R$ 595,82 million.

These initiatives are part of the Energy Efficiency Program (PEE) and have the potential to save 259.973,41 MWh of electricity per year.

The data comes from the third edition of the PEE Quarterly Bulletin, released by the regulatory agency. According to the survey, the new projects could also reduce peak-hour energy demand by 44.247,47 kW, equivalent to approximately 44,2 MW.

The public sector segment accounts for the largest share of planned investments, with R$ 248,63 million allocated to initiatives that could generate annual savings of 95,4 MWh. Following this are projects aimed at low-income populations, totaling R$ 177,54 million in investments and a potential savings of 72,6 MWh per year.

The trade and services sector ranks third, with a projected R$ 87,21 million and estimated annual savings of 51,7 MWh.

Other investments include educational facilities, public lighting, public services, and residential consumers.

Among the distributors, Copel led in the number of projects initiated in the quarter, with 31 initiatives and planned investments of R$ 20,71 million. Next were Energisa MS, with 17 projects, and Enel SP and Energisa SS, both with 11. In terms of financial value, CPFL Paulista stands out, with R$ 65,23 million planned for seven projects.

Completed projects total R$ 103,7 million.

The report also presents the results of 70 energy efficiency projects completed between July and September, totaling R$ 103,69 million in investments.

The completed initiatives resulted in energy savings of 57.053,82 MWh per year and a reduction of 13.018,95 kW in peak demand.

Projects aimed at low-income populations accounted for the largest share of resources allocated, with R$ 28,09 million, equivalent to 27,09% of the total cost.

The public sector comes next, with R$ 25,41 million, followed by the residential segment, which received R$ 25,40 million.

Among the distributors, CPFL Paulista led in the number of completed projects, with 20 initiatives and investments of R$ 48 million.

In addition to the projects that have been started and completed, the ANEEL It evaluated 169 initiatives during the third quarter, with an approved value of R$ 294,51 million.

The evaluated projects have the potential to save 160.193,23 MWh per year and reduce peak demand by 33.224,79 kW.

The residential segment received the largest volume of approved resources, with R$ 63,34 million, followed by low-income housing projects, with R$ 61,79 million, and public lighting projects, with R$ 48,76 million.

Among the highlights presented by the agency is the Luz Solidária project, from Equatorial Goiás, which aims to replace less efficient equipment in residential consumer units.

The initiative covers 14.745 consumers in 15 municipalities, with the replacement of 9.327 refrigerators, 9.520 air conditioners, and 20 light bulbs with LED models.

According to the report, the project had R$ 29,92 million approved by... ANEEL, with estimated savings of 12.393,72 MWh per year and a reduction of 1.565,81 kW in peak demand.

Another highlight is the energy efficiency project by Kordsa do Brasil, developed by Neoenergia Coelba, in Bahia.

With an approved budget of approximately R$ 2,12 million, the initiative includes the modernization of lighting, air conditioning, and industrial motor systems, as well as the implementation of speed controls and automation.

The project is expected to generate annual savings of 7.172,57 MWh and a reduction of 841,50 kW in peak demand.

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