Parliament passes the Organic Law of the Electricity System and Service
The law regulates the grid, energy supply and international exchanges.
During its regular session on Tuesday, November 10, the National Assembly (AN) unanimously passed the Partial Reform of the Organic Law of the Electricity System and Service.
This law, the Parliament's 14th in 2026, is an important step in regulating the country's energy sector, following a debate that began on October 22 and took place over four sessions.
The new rules set the basic framework for regulating the grid and energy supply, including the rules for international exchanges. The law covers every stage of electricity generation, transmission, dispatch, distribution and sale.
The President of the Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, highlighted that the law allows private-sector investment and participation; however, this does not mean privatizing the electricity industry, but allowing private players to take part in electricity generation and self-generation and to carry out commercial transactions.
The State will remain responsible for ensuring electricity supply, giving priority to vulnerable communities.
After its approval, the reform will be sent to the National Executive for enactment and for drafting the regulations that will govern its application.
