New measure by the Petro government would allow millions of Colombian households to pay less on their energy bills: how much would they save?

The Colombian government, led by President Gustavo Petro, has introduced a new regulatory package aimed at enhancing electrical energy security and encouraging conservation in response to drought conditions driven by the El Niño phenomenon. The measures include mandatory energy-saving plans for all national public entities.

In addition to the public sector mandates, the regulatory framework is designed to help millions of Colombian households reduce their electricity utility bills by lowering overall energy consumption. The initiative seeks to establish proactive rules to mitigate stress on the national energy system.