The LT (Transmission Line) that connects Rio Branco in Acre to the municipalities of Feijó (AC) and Cruzeiro do Sul (AC) came into operation this Monday (16).
LT is part of the Amazon Energy program, established by Decree No. 11.648/2023, fur MME (by the Ministry of Mines and Energy).
The program's objective is to reduce dependence on diesel-based energy generation in the Amazon region, promoting greater efficiency and sustainability in energy supply.
In recent days, tests were carried out to assess the integrity and reliability of the LT, which allowed the connection of Cruzeiro do Sul to without (National Interconnected System).
According to Alexandre Silveira, Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the project brings positive results for the population. “The release of this transmission line is a victory for Acre and for all Brazilians, who will now have a lower cost with this measure.”
The municipality of Cruzeiro do Sul, in the interior of Acre, is the second largest municipality in the state, with a population of approximately 90 thousand inhabitants.
The city has faced challenges in the supply of electricity. In total, around 6 million liters of diesel are consumed annually in generating plants to meet local demand.
This dependence on diesel generates a high financial and environmental cost, with estimated expenses of R$240 million per year. In addition, the use of fossil fuels in generators contributes to the emission of polluting gases and to the environmental impact in the region.
The construction of the transmission line towers was carried out with the authorizations of the Ibama (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) and the Funai (National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples). The route crosses indigenous lands to optimize the route and reduce the length of the line.
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