Enel launches Public Call for Projects for energy efficiency with R$59,5 million available. Applications until March 7, 2025.
In February 2024, a Public Call for Projects revolutionary, officially titled CPP 001/2024, was launched with the aim of boosting the energy efficiency in Brazil. This initiative allocates R$59,5 million to innovative proposals, mainly covering a crucial segment: mining. Interested parties have until March 7, 2025 to submit their applications and take advantage of this unique opportunity to obtain funding. huge amount of resources made available highlights the commitment to transformative projects.
Mining is at the heart of this bold strategy. The current focus is on empowering the mining sector with sustainable and technologically advanced solutions, reinforcing the potential of mineral exploration in Brazil. This movement undoubtedly seeks to encourage more responsible and innovative practices, meeting the emerging demands of the global scenario. With the Public Call, a significant increase in the standards of the extractive industry is expected, driving sustainable growth and placing the country at the forefront of ecological mining practices.
Workshops and Registration: Crucial Details of CPP 001/2024
The Group’s distributors, including those in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Ceará, will hold workshops throughout the first half of 2025. These meetings will detail the selection procedures and provide essential clarifications for all interested parties in the Public Call. This approach aims to ensure transparency and maximize the number of qualified proposals.
- Enel Distribuição Rio Launches Innovation Opportunity in Energy Efficiency Projects in RJ
- Come Inspire as a Teacher Trainer in the UFRGS Distance Learning Rural Development Course!
- Well Decommissioning: Safe Paths to a Sustainable Future
- Schneider Electric and Cencosud Brasil: Together for Sustainable and Innovative Retail
Starting in January 2025, all proposed initiatives will undergo a rigorous evaluation stage, exploring their innovative potential and impact on the mining sector. With significant resources allocated, the expectation is that many innovative projects will ensure success in this final selection stage.
In short, CPP 001/2024 not only provides financial resources, but also paves the way for lasting partnerships in the mining sector. From its inception, this initiative will encourage industry players to think outside the box. The strategy symbolizes a new era for the extractive industry anchored in technological development and sustainability.
Sources consulted for the development of this content included official Enel press releases and interviews with industry experts published in the specialized press in early 2024.
“` `
Launch of the Public Call for Projects
In São Paulo, on December 13, 2024, Enel Brasil, one of the main private companies in the country's electricity sector, announced the Public Call for Projects, designated as CPP 001/2024. This initiative aims to project financing de energy efficiency at the company's three main dealerships in Brazil. The Public Call for Projects, open until March 7, 2025, invites customers of distributors in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Ceará to submit their proposals in accordance with the complete edital. In total, the fund allocated for the Public Call for Projects totals R$59,5 million, with R$10,6 million earmarked for projects of Street Lighting, while the remaining R$48,9 million covers several other categories of proposals.
Values and Eligibility Criteria
In the state of São Paulo, the Public Call for Projects accepts proposals with values between R$1 million and R$4,5 million. In Rio de Janeiro, the values vary between R$500 thousand and R$800 thousand, and in Ceará, from R$250 thousand to R$500 thousand. The Public Call for Projects is financed under the auspices of Energy Efficiency Program (PEE) of ANEEL. This measure aims to ensure a clearer and more equitable selection process. Interested parties can access the full notice through the website: https://enel.chamadapublica.com.br. Eligible participants for CPP 001/2024 include individuals and entities from the Commercial, Industrial, Residential, Rural, Public Power, Public Services and Public Lighting classes. Projects may involve several actions such as replacing equipment with more efficient models, updating motor systems, installing solar and photovoltaic heaters, and modernizing refrigeration and lighting systems.
Project Selection and Evaluation
Projects submitted under the Public Call for Projects will undergo a rigorous evaluation of mandatory documentation, quality of execution and innovation of the projects. registered proposals. This evaluation process follows methodologies defined by ANEEL, under analysis of a Judging Commission that evaluates and scores projects based on established criteria in the Public Call notice. Marcia Massotti, Sustainability Director at Enel Brasil, highlights the relevance of Public Calls of Projects promoted annually: 'Investing in proposals that have energy efficiency as their main focus, integrating technology and innovation, is a commitment with tangible benefits. In addition to reducing costs, these initiatives promote awareness about the responsible use of energy, playing a fundamental role in mitigating the effects of climate change.'
Contribution to a Sustainable Future
With this, Enel Brasil reinforces its commitment to supporting a fair energy transition and sustainable, in addition to promoting innovative solutions that surprise the Judging Committee with their interdisciplinarity. Projects that highlight green technologies and generate positive social impact are highly appreciated, not only for their potential to strengthen the energy sector, but also for their significant contribution to decarbonization and improving quality of life.
Public Call and Engagement Workshop
Scheduled for the first half of 2025, the Public Call for Projects Workshop will be held by Group distributors. The event aims to expand knowledge about the investments made, presenting innovative projects and the amounts that each state will receive. During the workshop, participants will be able to clarify doubts and better understand the timeline and legal aspects of the process. Since 1998, Enel Brasil's Energy Efficiency Program has invested approximately R$1,7 billion in 995 projects aimed at conscious consumption and improvement of electrical installations. Enel reaffirms its commitment to Sustainable Development Goals da UN Agenda 2030, promoting affordable and clean energy as outlined in SDG 7.
Source: Enel