The Call to Action of the Electric Sector in the Energy Transition of Diverse Economic Sectors

ONS Calls on Energy Companies to Actively Participate in the Energy Transition Across Various Economic Fields

Luiz Carlos Ciocchi, Director-General of the National Electric System Operator (ONS), stated at the opening of ENASE 2023 that it is of utmost importance for stakeholders in the sector to evaluate how they can assist in the energy transition of society.

The Green Power of the Electric Sector

At the national meeting of electric sector stakeholders (ENASE), an event celebrating its 20th edition, Ciocchi emphasized the crucial role of the energy transition. According to the Director-General of ONS, more than 80% of the energy generated and consumed by the National Interconnected System (SIN) already comes from renewable sources, including hydroelectric, wind, and solar. He noted that the electric sector must enhance this rate, but always aligned with contributions to other economic sectors.

The management of ONS has been systematically incorporating sustainability practices over the past three years. This initiative culminated in the formulation of the ASG+ policy, which is based on the pillars of ONS+ Green, ONS+ Human, and ONS+ Social. During the development of these guidelines, the importance of the energy transition was widely discussed, emphasizing that the sector’s actions must always consider the impacts of their decisions.

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The Role of Social Equity in the Energy Transition

“We will celebrate 25 years of ONS this year. We are proud of the work we have done and are looking attentively to the future. Currently, the energy transition is a heavily discussed topic, and Brazil already stands out in this area. Our analysis at ONS indicates that the electric sector needs to prioritize the pursuit of social equity in its actions. Otherwise, we will not be delivering to Brazilian society the best we can,” declared Luiz Carlos Ciocchi.

This scenario prompts stakeholders in the electric sector to contemplate how they can contribute to society and identify which sectors can receive support from energy companies in their respective energy transition processes. Ciocchi emphasized that professionals in the SEB maintain direct communication with representatives from areas such as transportation, mining, and other energy-intensive segments.

Challenges and Perspectives for the Energy Future

“I believe that identifying ways to provide effective contributions to companies and sectors in energy transition processes is one of the greatest challenges for all of us in the electric sector. We certainly have more issues to address and achievements to realize. However, our focus must also be on this: how to help other sectors in their transitions,” concluded Ciocchi.