Light has submitted its strategy to the Aneel to curb energy theft, banking on the document’s validation during the 2027 tariff review.
The utility Light has taken a decisive step in its relationship with the national electric sector regulator. The company confirmed the formal submission of its load diversion mitigation program to Aneel, aiming to align guidelines for the next economic adjustment scheduled for March 2027, shortly after the service contract extension by the MME.
The issue of commercial losses has historically been one of the biggest obstacles to the financial health of the Rio de Janeiro-based provider. With significant diversion rates in low‑voltage networks, the company seeks regulatory backing to mitigate the impact of these incidents on its day‑to‑day operations and ensure greater economic balance in the coming years.
Operational challenges and the weight of energy theft
The irregularities in the networks place Light among the utilities with the highest diversion rates in the country, sharing statistical prominence with Amazonas Energia. Together, the two companies accounted for a substantial share of the national losses recently recorded. In high‑vulnerability zones, diversions reach critical levels, demanding robust investments and new technological approaches.
During the release of the latest financial data, the executive board expressed optimism about the acceptance of the proposals presented to the regulator. Executive Alexandre Nogueira noted:
We believe this plan can, indeed, support the next tariff review for Light. I expect we will see progress on this topic in the coming days.
New guidelines and financial control
The recent regulation requires operators to detail theft‑reduction targets by operating region, incorporating the calculation of micro and mini distributed generation. To enable the planned investments, Light‘s financial management adopts a strict stance on containing administrative expenses, projecting to keep operating costs below the cumulative inflation of the period.
The utility’s strategic plan includes billions of dollars in infrastructure investments over the next five years. However, executives emphasize that the success of this investment cycle hinges directly on a favorable outcome in the tariff review process conducted by the regulatory agency, thereby ensuring long‑term operational sustainability.