Consumers in Roraima will see some financial relief starting in September, as Aneel has approved an average 14.67% reduction in electricity rates for the local utility.
Electricity consumers in Roraima will receive positive news in their upcoming bills. The board of the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) has validated the recalculation of the tariff adjustment for Roraima Energia, establishing an average cut of 14.67% in the rates charged.
The decision comes in response to an appeal filed by the distributor against the rate applied in January of this year. With this adjustment, the new tariff structure is set to take effect in September, reflecting the use of strategic resources earmarked for lowering electricity costs.
The role of UBP resources
The drop in tariffs was made possible by an infusion of R$ 148.2 million from the Public Asset Usage (UBP) fund. These funds are specifically directed to reduce the tariff impact in areas under the jurisdiction of Sudam (Superintendency for the Development of the Amazon) and Sudene (Superintendency for the Development of the Northeast).
The measure aligns with the regulator’s initiative to use the ETLEP (Preliminary Balanced Limit Tariff Effect) to soften the burden on consumers. In August, Aneel had already structured the preliminary amounts that would be reverted to the regional electric sector.
The application of UBP resources aims primarily to ensure tariff affordability, guaranteeing that energy costs are balanced for the end consumer in regions with development challenges, such as the Roraima Energia concession area.
Cash flow and regulatory rules
Despite the positive news, Aneel maintained a strict stance regarding the company’s financial requests. The distributor had requested the early receipt of R$ 54.15 million—funds related to energy sales in the Regulated Contracting Environment (ACR)—in a single installment.
The amount, which is to be covered by the CCC (Fuel Consumption Account), is usually paid in 12 monthly installments between February 2026 and January 2027. The company cited cash flow management needs, but the regulator’s technical division denied the early payment.
According to the agency, the mismatch between revenues and expenses is an intrinsic characteristic of the current tariff regime and does not constitute an exceptional reason to alter the transfer schedule established by existing regulations.
Impact of SIN interconnection
This tariff process takes place at a historic moment for the state. Since January 1, 2026, Boa Vista has been integrated into the National Interconnected System (SIN). The connection has brought profound changes to how energy is priced and managed in Roraima.
The calculation now considers energy security charges, hydrological risk, and the CCC reimbursement regarding exposure to the short-term market. This integration is seen as a fundamental step toward stabilizing the power supply in Northern Brazil and ensuring greater cost predictability for the coming years.
