He Ministry of Industry, Energy and Mining (MIEM) presented, this Tuesday at the Executive Tower, the programs to achieve greater efficiency in the use of energy in all aspects of society. In addition, it was reported that, from September 17, 2024light combustion vehicles they must have a legal energy efficiency labeling.
This label will contain information about the performance in kilometers per liter on the highway, mixed cycle, and city, as well as data related to the carbon dioxide emissions generated per kilometer.
Acting Minister of Industry, Walter Verryassured that Uruguay It is promoting its second energy transition, which promotes, among other things, electric mobility. Electric cars will be exempt from any labeling.
Then, the national director of Energy, Fitzgerald Stonemasonrevealed the approval of the renew program which aims to reward the first 3,000 people who purchase inverter air conditioners or class A water heaters. The benefit will consist of the return of 3,000 pesos of the purchase of any of these products. The process must be done by sending an email to the National Energy Directorate (ID) detailing the operation.
MIEM added support instruments for greater energy efficiency
As of March 27, all MSMEs in the country will be able to apply for the second call for the Support Program for Efficient MSMEsin an opportunity to achieve investments in energy efficiency and generate savings in this regard.
Agricultural producers who have purchased or installed solar water pumps since the declaration of the agricultural emergency will receive a refund of 25,000 pesos per applicant, with a maximum of 150 beneficiaries.
The DNE will advise and grant non-reimbursable financing to the Official Broadcasting, Performances and Shows Service (sodre) for up to 600,000 pesos for the purchase of efficient equipment and profitable electric mobility.
Cantero assured that an agreement was reached with the quartermasters departmental funds to grant non-refundable funds for the acquisition of high-performance heaters, water heaters, lamps and electric mobility, for an investment close to 600,000 pesos.
In another order, they will be granted 22 million pesos the Institute for Children and Adolescents of Uruguay (INAU) for the purchase of equipment in more than 340 centers. Along these lines, an agreement was reached with the Social Welfare Bank (bps), in order to improve the conditions of 83 homes for the elderly to which a fund of up to 6.8 million pesos for the purchase of air conditioners, heaters and refrigerators.
Likewise, the portfolio will grant 8 million pesos to Mevir for the purchase of efficient household appliances, and building lighting pilot projects. In addition, it was agreed with the Technological University (UTEC) the purchase of 30 assisted pedaling bicycles and their respective chargers for the Peach, Fray Bentosand Rivera. In turn, the program was announced get on buses in which 10 electric buses will be available for eight departments.
Source: Ambito
