The president of UTE, Silvia Emaldi, specified that this factor was reduced by 3% and was intended for a smaller adjustment in rates.
The government recovered 45 million dollars thanks to the plan energy efficiency with which he managed to reduce the flow of water loss by 3% electric power not invoiced, which at the beginning of the administration headed by the president Luis Lacalle Pou It was 12% and today it became 9%.
The president of UTE, Silvia Emaldi, He highlighted that “each percentage point means a turnover of 15 million dollars” and assessed that “the amount recovered contributes to a lower adjustment of rates”, and then specify that, taking this situation into account, there was a drop of 11% in real terms.
The plan of UTE to reduce the loss of energy It began in 2021, when this situation represented 12% of what was produced. “This meant not billing, due to irregular connections or modifications to the meters”, Emaldi reviewed.
“The objective is to optimize the company’s efficiency and ensure that it serves all customers with a lower rate,” the leader summarized the strategy, which also includes smart meters that prevent adulterations and an inspection plan, based on software with Artificial intelligence that determines possible irregularities.
UTE seeks to give access to a regular connection to 12,000 homes in 2024
Besides, Emaldi highlighted that UTE developed a social inclusion plan that aims to regularize the service of 12,000 households from vulnerable contexts during this year, a figure similar to that obtained in 2023.
Once in order, families automatically access the social electricity bonus, a tool created by the organization, in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Development (Mides), with discounts of between 80% and 90% of the rate.
“We want all Uruguayans “have access to quality, safe energy, and that they remain in the system on a regular basis,” said the head of UTE.
Source: Ambito
