More than USD 100 million has been invested by the Ecuadorian National Government in electrical infrastructure

This Ministry of Energy and Mines release was published using machine translation.

With the purpose of improving the living conditions of citizens, providing greater road safety and promoting economic development throughout the country, the National Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Electricity Distribution Companies, has allocated up to To date, more than USD 100 million in electrical works benefiting 2.1 million Ecuadorians.

So far in 2022, under the directive of President Guillermo Lasso, around 1,000 electrification projects have been carried out nationwide, focused on improving the quality of electricity service and public lighting, attending to the expansion of the electrical system due to the growth of demand and progress in rural electrification in the context of Universal Access to Energy. In addition, it is important to point out that, during 2022, around 38,000 lights have been installed in order to contribute to citizen and road safety, and the development of tourism enterprises and activities.

It is important to note that, from this date until the first half of 2023, the electricity distribution sector will invest approximately 150 million dollars in projects nationwide.

The Minister of Energy and Mines, Xavier Vera Grunauer, highlighted that, in the provinces of Pichincha, Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Azuay, Carchi, Loja, Bolívar and Cañar, more than USD 57 million have been invested for the development of electrification projects that have benefited around 319,000 residents of the area. In addition, the Electric Companies met citizen requirements such as: installation of new meters, billing support, technical support and maintenance that, among other actions, promote the quality of service and the progress of the places served throughout Ecuador.

“Having comprehensive services, in terms of electricity, contributes to development, security and improvement in the quality of life of citizens, that is why we promote new electricity generation projects that contribute to the revitalization of the economy and at the same time are friendly with the environment”, emphasized Minister Vera.

This State Portfolio, through the 10 Electric Distribution Companies nationwide, works 365 days a year to guarantee citizens a safe, reliable and quality electric power service.