The PEC (Proposed Amendment to the Constitution) presented by Congressman Lafayette Andrada (Republicans-MG), which proposes granting states of the Federation the power to directly explore, or by concession, electricity distribution services, has begun to receive significant approval from entities in the clean energy sector.
INEL (National Institute of Clean Energy) and MSL (Free Solar Movement) formally announced their support for the proposal, which represents one of the most relevant initiatives for decentralizing Brazilian electricity management.
According to the congressman, the bill seeks to modernize the governance model and allow each state the autonomy to develop distribution policies more suited to their regional realities, especially in areas where distributed solar generation has grown more rapidly. The entities believe the PEC strengthens the federative pact and can stimulate efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness in the sector by aligning energy decisions with local demands.
INEL President Heber Galarce emphasizes that the change is essential to eliminate obstacles and increase the efficiency of the power grid. "Currently, distribution regulation is centralized in the federal government, under the Ministry of Mines and Energy, under the responsibility of the Minister, which creates imbalances and obstacles, especially in regions that are leading the adoption of solar energy, such as the Northeast and the interior of the Southeast. States need to have the tools to act and offer cleaner and more efficient solutions," he states.
Along the same lines, Hewerton Martins, president of the Free Solar Movement, emphasized that decentralization can accelerate the energy transition. "Giving autonomy to states recognizes that clean energy is already a reality and requires governance that is closer to society and local challenges," he emphasizes.
The movement in support of the proposal has intensified. Organizations are mobilizing business owners, integrators, and solar energy consumers across the country to pressure Congress to secure the 171 signatures needed for the proposed amendment to officially begin processing.
In addition to symbolizing institutional progress, the proposal is also seen as a response to transformations in the electricity sector, which is facing a cycle of expansion in distributed generation and new business models driven by renewable sources.
With growing support from the solar sector, Lafayette Andrada's PEC is entering the public debate as an initiative that could redefine the balance between the federal government and the states in Brazilian energy policy, aligning the country with global trends toward decentralized and sustainable management.
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