📋 Tender Overview
The National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) has started Public Consultation No. 017/2024 , which aims to collect contributions for the 5th Resource Application Plan of the National Electric Energy Conservation Program (5th PAR Procel). Proposals can be sent until September 16 to the email: cp017_2024@aneel.gov.br.
For the 5th PAR, strategic projects related to energy efficiency in sectors such as Industry, Education, Buildings, Public Lighting, Sanitation, in addition to the Procel Seal, totaling more than R$300 million, were approved. Also considering resources related to advertising and support for consumers and the electrical system of the State of Rio Grande do Sul affected by extreme weather events, the total budget for the 5th PAR reaches almost R$400 million.
“Public consultation is important to strategically direct investments in various sectors. By doing so, we are not only reducing energy consumption, but also stimulating innovation and competitiveness in our industry. By participating in this process, we all contribute to ensuring that resources are applied strategically, maximizing benefits for the country and future generations,” said the Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira.
Created in 1985, Procel aims to stimulate the efficient use of electrical energy and reduce waste, contributing to the efficiency of goods and services and encouraging conscious consumption. The legislation that governs investments in Research and Development (R&D) and Energy Efficiency (EE) determines that 20% of the resources applied in EE must be allocated to Procel, with the Resource Application Plan being the instrument that programs these investments.
“The participation of civil society, the productive sector and energy efficiency experts is essential to further improve the plan and ensure that resources are applied to strategic projects in a way that maximizes benefits to society and the environment,” commented the National Secretary for Energy Transition and Planning of the Ministry of Mines and Energy, and coordinator of the Energy Conservation Coordinating Group (GCCE) of Procel, Thiago Barral.
