Energy sector updates in Brazil cover risk management and infrastructure

Various Brazilian entities are implementing initiatives related to energy management, risk mitigation, and electrical infrastructure.

BBCE has launched new functionalities for managing credit risk exposure in electricity contract portfolios. The updates allow operators to monitor credit limits based on mark-to-market (MtM) and net (NET) differences between purchases and sales, providing enhanced security for portfolio management through its EHUB BBCE platform.

In Acre, Energisa is providing consumer guidance on energy efficiency and safety during periods of high heat and drought. Recommendations include optimizing refrigerator airflow, setting air conditioners to 23 degrees Celsius to reduce consumption, and notifying the utility before increasing residential electrical loads to prevent overloads.

In Varginha, the Varginha Association of Engineers and Agronomists (AVEA) is hosting a technical meeting on electric mobility. The event focuses on the infrastructure, safety criteria, and technical sizing required to install electric vehicle chargers in homes, businesses, and condominiums.