In January, the Free Energy Market represented 43,2% of national consumption, totaling 20.374 GWh, a growth of 9,7% compared to the same period of the previous year.
The Regulated Market, with 26.769 GWh, accounted for 56,8% of consumption, registering a decrease of 5,3%. In total, national consumption reached 47.143 GWh, with a slight increase of 0,6%. The data was released by EPE (Energy Research Company), based on comparison with January 2024.
The industrial sector led the growth, with an increase of 3%. The residential segment also showed expansion (+1,4%), while the commercial segment saw a slight contraction (-1,7%). The “other consumption” category, which encompasses several sectors, including the rural sector, recorded the largest drop, with -3,2%.
Among the regions, the North showed the highest growth, with an increase of 4,3%, driven by industry. The Northeast and Southeast also grew, both with +0,8%. In contrast, the South had a slight decline of -0,3%, while the Central-West recorded the largest drop, with -2,2%.
In the last 12 months, accumulated energy consumption in Brazil was 560.528 GWh, an increase of 4,5% compared to the previous period.
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