The Chamber of Deputies’ Mines and Energy Committee approved a bill expanding family farmers’ and individual microentrepreneurs’ access to micro and mini distributed electricity generation.
The committee approved the version prepared by rapporteur Júnior Ferrari (PSD-PA) for Bill 1228/23, introduced by João Daniel (PT-SE), and a related proposal. Ferrari retained the original goals while adjusting the measure to current legislation.
Under the approved text, beneficiaries could sell surplus electricity to distribution companies or public authorities.
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) would have to allocate at least 10% of the Workers’ Support Fund (FAT) resources under its management to micro and mini distributed generation projects for family farming and microentrepreneurs.
The bill amends Laws 9.365/96 and 14.300/22. The changes would reserve BNDES funding for these projects and regulate the sale of surplus electricity.
The proposal will next be reviewed by the Finance and Taxation Committee and the Constitution, Justice and Citizenship Committee. To become law, it must be approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
