Brazilian governors push tighter energy regulations in Paraíba and the Federal District

State officials in Brazil are pressing for stronger controls on the energy sector. In Paraíba, civil society groups, social movements and local communities have urged Governor Lucas Ribeiro to sign a bill that would require a minimum 1.5‑kilometre distance between wind turbines and residential, school, health‑care and other public facilities. The proposal, authored by Deputy Cida Ramos and approved by the state legislature, aims to protect public health while allowing further expansion of wind power, which currently totals about 1.1 GW with many more projects planned.

Meanwhile, Federal District Governor Celina Leão used the recent takeover of the former CEB by Neoenergia to launch a campaign for improved public‑service standards. She highlighted billing errors, frequent power outages and slow restoration times, and cited a draft law that would compel concessionaires to notify consumers at least 30 days before filing court actions over unpaid bills. Both initiatives reflect a broader push for regulatory safeguards and consumer protection in Brazil’s electricity market.