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Enel Rio utility operations and power outage challenges

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Enel Rio utility operations ~~in Rio de Janeiro~~ and power outage challenges

Enel Rio reported that vehicle collisions with utility poles caused significant power outages in Rio de Janeiro during the third quarter of 2026. Between July and September, 92 collisions across 66 municipalities affected nearly 60,000 customers. For the period of January to September, total collisions reached approximately 280, impacting 120,000 customers. The highest number of accidents occurred in Campos dos Goytacazes, Macaé, Cantagalo, Niterói, and Maricá. Enel Rio noted that repairing or replacing a damaged pole takes an average of eight hours, and operational costs from these accidents are passed on to the sector. In response to service needs, the company announced the deployment of mobile service units in November to assist residents in Itaboraí, Saquarema, and Magé with debt negotiation, new connections, and service reconnections. Additionally, Enel Rio provided over R$ 1 million in funding to Niterói for the implementation of solar energy systems and energy efficiency measures to modernize public services. Following heavy rains in November, officials criticized Enel and Light for delays in restoring electricity to thousands of residents. Governor-elect Douglas Ruas coordinated with the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly to summon representatives from both companies, demanding an efficient response plan with specific goals and emergency protocols. In Araruama, Mayor Daniela Soares issued a note of repudiation against Enel after a storm left 4,496 customers without power, causing school suspensions. Enel reported that approximately 185 trees fell on power lines during the storms, complicating maintenance efforts.

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