The president of the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED), Celso Marranziniassured that improvements are already beginning to be perceived in the electrical sectorwith the intervention of more than 26 substations, the acquisition of meters and the installation of 28 transformers. However, challenges persist in terms of collection and citizen responsibility.
Marranzini participated in a business lunch organized by the National Union of Entrepreneurs (UNE), where he highlighted that part of the financial deficit of the EDE falls on millionaire debts of companies of the State itself and of users that connect illegally to the system. He mentioned that several mayorships They owe about 75 million pesos to the EDE.
There are some mayorships that are more transparent and they pay, “but there are others that are less responsible,” he said.
The president of the CUED maintains the same speech that he issued after receiving the results of the distribution companies when he took office. By that date, he assured that he would achieve a complete transformation of the electrical systemwith a view to it being able to function, leaving profits for the State instead of losses.
He stressed that he does not accept exchanges for the electrical service nor requests for subsidies by sector, emphasizing that CUED pays for all its services and expects the same from entities and industries. “We put advertising in the media and we pay for it,” he stressed.
He reported that the investment made To date in the sector it amounts to 1,958.8 million pesos, with which they have been able to benefit more than 829,000 users who receive a more efficient and organized service.
In his assessment he spoke about fraud and said that not only do they increase technical losseswhich currently amount to an average of 38% in the distributors, but also overloads the transformers, affecting the quality of service for users regular. The goal is to reduce these losses to 27% by 2027, combining investments, management and strict anti-fraud measures.
Marranzini concluded his speech by highlighting that the year 2024 marks a turning point in the management of distributors. With a significant financial deficit, exceeding $1.45 billion annually, companies are committed to adopting more austere and transparent practices. “Change is not only possible, it is a reality where we must all be responsible,” he added.
