Regulatory response to COVID-19 in the Ibero-American electricity sector: Policy implications and critical analysis of support measures

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dc.contributor.authorAguirre, Gerson
dc.contributor.authorLazo, Joaquin
dc.contributor.authorWatts, David
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-20T17:26:41Z
dc.date.available2025-01-20T17:26:41Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractThe confinement measures implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19 caused massive job destruction and increased residential electricity consumption due to the increased time people spent in their homes, putting millions of people around the world at risk of energy poverty at a time when they depended on it for tele-commuting, distance learning, recreation, and communication. Governments reacted quickly and introduced various emergency measures to secure the power supply. This article reviews and classifies the emergency measures implemented in the electricity sector in 22 Ibero-American countries, identifying the validity of the measures, the benefits provided, and the requirements to apply. The paper focuses on economic support mea-sures for residential customers. The main measures include the prohibition of disconnection of electricity service, deferment of payment of the electricity bill, installment payments of the electricity debt, and reduction of the electricity tariff. However, measures aimed at commercial and industrial customers and companies participating in the electricity supply chain are also reviewed. We argue that these measures, applicable not only during health crises but also during any event that confines the population for an extended period, should be targeted at the most vulnerable population to reduce fiscal expenditure and increase social impact.
dc.fuente.origenWOS
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113852
dc.identifier.eissn1873-6777
dc.identifier.issn0301-4215
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113852
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.uc.cl/handle/11534/91558
dc.identifier.wosidWOS:001090985700001
dc.language.isoen
dc.revistaEnergy policy
dc.rightsacceso restringido
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectRegulatory measures
dc.subjectEnergy poverty
dc.subjectEmergency measures
dc.subjectConsumer protection
dc.subjectIbero-America
dc.subject.ods11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
dc.subject.ods13 Climate Action
dc.subject.ods09 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
dc.subject.ods07 Affordable and Clean Energy
dc.subject.odspa11 Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
dc.subject.odspa13 Acción por el clima
dc.subject.odspa09 Industria, innovación e infraestructura
dc.subject.odspa07 Energía asequible y no contaminante
dc.titleRegulatory response to COVID-19 in the Ibero-American electricity sector: Policy implications and critical analysis of support measures
dc.typeartículo
dc.volumen183
sipa.indexWOS
sipa.trazabilidadWOS;2025-01-12
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