Um study released by Instituto Polis, in partnership with IPEC (Intelligence in Research and Strategic Consulting), ready that Electricity bill is the item with the biggest impact on the budget of almost half (49%) of Brazilian families, next to food.
The research highlights that to remove their energy debtsNear 35% of respondents reported that reduced or stopped purchasing basic foods, such as rice and beans, and other consumer goods, including clothing, household appliances and electronics in general.
At the regional level, the survey shows that the impact of energy tariff in the daily lives of the population it is more serious in the north of the country, where two thirds (66%) of respondents highlighted that the electricity bill is the main burden on the household budget.
According to the Polis Institute, Electricity tariffs in the region tend to be more expensive due to a series of factors location specific, such as a lower population density and therefore a lower demand for energy, which can result in higher distribution and transmission costs.
“Electricity transmission infrastructure in these regions often faces significant logistical and geographic challenges, such as territorial vastness and adverse weather conditions, which can increase maintenance and operation costs”, points out the study.
Electricity bill rises more than inflation
Throughout the year 2024, average value of the electricity tariff paid by Brazilian consumers expected to rise 5,6%, according to a projection released by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency), in January.
A estimate is above the inflation predicted by the central bank for the period: 3,87% Last year, the Agency had informed that it expected an average increase of 6,8% in the value of tariffs. However, the increase was 5,9% – a value that was above inflation of 4,62% last year.
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The cost of distributing energy to final consumers has always been the biggest offender in the composition of the final price, even more so in regions where distances are greater.
Yet another reason to introduce public policies and apply private investments in the solar energy ecosystem.