Electrical sector associations and federal deputies have until August 31st to present suggestions for the text that aims to update the CBEE (Brazilian Electric Energy Code). The demand must be forwarded to the rapporteur of the matter, deputy Lafayette de Andrada (Republicanos-MG).
The deadline was determined by deputy Lucas Redecker (PSDB-RS), president of the special committee that deals with the matter, during a virtual meeting held last Friday (31). “I want to highlight the rapporteur’s sensitivity in this matter, with the inclusion of suggestions from entities and society as a whole”, highlighted Redecker.
According to the president, with the suspension of the work of the Chamber committees due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the suggestions will not be amendments, but will aim to contribute to the debate.
O new text presented by deputy Lafayette deals with energy generation, transmission and distribution in Brazil and aims to organize the sector. Furthermore, the parliamentarian highlighted that the text will bring more legal certainty, contributing to increased investment in the electricity sector.
Vehicle charging and B Wire
Among the new features for CBEE is the inclusion of vehicle charging, already considering electric vehicles, distributed generation and a social program based on the production of renewable energy. With regard to distributed generation, Lafayette de Andrada explained that the payment of TUSD (Fio B) must occur gradually.
Deputy Tiago Dimas (Solidariedade-TO) commented on the decision to charge Fio B. “I see charging for the use of distribution as something that could make this path difficult. But you have to try to be fair. I think the way you put it is satisfactory, because it was distributed between the commercial and residential parts.”
Parliamentarian Vitor Lippi (PSDB-SP) highlighted the importance of prioritizing the production of national energy equipment, as a way of generating jobs. “Brazil is one of the countries that can benefit most from wind and solar energy. If these companies are here, we will generate a lot of jobs, a lot of wealth, a lot of added value to Brazil.”
