The milestones and challenges that have marked electromobility in Chile
October 20, 2025 With the second-largest electric bus fleet after China, more than 1,100 publicly accessible charging stations, and an increase in sales of light electric vehicles, the country has positioned itself as a regional benchmark in electromobility. These advances are part of an ambitious plan that seeks to reduce the transportation sector’s CO₂ footprint over the next decade. At the end of 2017, the…
Climate action is dead, long live climate action – Opinion Column, Claudio Seebach
October 1, 2025 Despite opposition from denialist leaders and governments, the lack of progress in reducing emissions in many countries and sectors, and clear evidence that the climate system is changing faster than expected, climate action is not dead. Chile knows this well. Our country has just presented its new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 2025-2035, the main instrument through which the signatory countries of…
Government proposes advance payment for green hydrogen projects, raising concerns in the industry
The government proposes that green hydrogen projects in Chile pay 1% of their investment in advance after obtaining the RCA. Experts and unions warn that this measure could affect their financial viability and discourage multi-million-dollar investments. The government has submitted a bill to the Chamber of Deputies seeking to modify the application of the regional contribution for green hydrogen projects. The initiative establishes that companies must make a lump sum…
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The keys to reducing electricity consumption and saving on your electricity bill
Many have been surprised in recent months by high electricity bills , reflecting the rise in prices for this service following the 2019 rate freeze that remained in place until last year. This is why it’s crucial not to waste this resource and to learn habits that can reduce electricity consumption and, consequently, your monthly bill. For this, the head of the center at the Energy Transition…
Kids in Energy – Redinter in conjunction with CENTRA UAI
August 27, 2025 Today we experienced a transformative experience at the Paula Jaraquemada School in Iquique, where the first of three Kids in Energy bootcamps, a WEC Chile program, was held in the Tarapacá Region. Children participated in dynamic and immersive classes that brought science and energy into their everyday lives. Thanks to professors Danilo Jara and Felipe Larraín from the Adolfo Ibáñez University and…
CONFLICT BETWEEN INSTITUTIONS IN THE ELECTRICAL SECTOR
August 11, 2025 Mr. Director: I view with great concern the growing conflict between institutions in the electricity sector and the lack of leadership to adequately resolve it. This increases investment risk and hinders the safe and efficient operation of the system, increasing energy costs and affecting the speed of the transition to carbon neutrality. In 2017, the National Electricity Coordinator (CEN) was created. This…
ENERGY DECARBONIZATION AND RESILIENCE: THE CHALLENGES OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECURITY
August 11,2025 Chile seems to be advancing with determination along the path of the energy transition, with the firm intention of transforming its electricity matrix into one that is 100% renewable. The generation figures to date confirm that this path is being followed. According to statistics from Generadoras de Chile, the evolution of renewable energies since 2013 has been constant, and their share in…