Colombia Power Demand Jumps 6.49% as Savings Plan Charges Excess Use
Colombia's power demand rose 6.49% in July amid blackout threats; a savings plan now charges excess consumption, reservoirs missed their target, and gas autonomy has a 2032 deadline. The post Colombia Power Demand Jumps 6.49% as Savings Plan Charges Excess Use appeared first on The Rio Times .
Colombia's power demand surged by 6.49 percent in July, driven by extreme heat and the onset of the dry season, according to grid operator XM's latest report. The country's energy regulator, the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG), launched a mandatory energy-savings program on September 1, charging households and businesses for excessive use.
The program targets individual consumption, charging only those who exceed their personalized consumption target by more than 10 percent. The Caribbean region led demand at 2,278.12 GWh, followed by the country's center with 1,763.10 GWh and Antioquia with 1,049.57 GWh. Agriculture and fishing consumption also rose by 8.63 percent.
El Niño forecasts suggest a high probability of very strong intensity between October and December 2026, intensifying water shortages and the urgency to address energy demand.
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