After nearly three years of slow progress, Colombia’s energy communities program is finally starting to take shape, though not without criticism.
Read moreFrom the United Nations headquarters in New York, Lena Estrada Añokazi, Colombia’s Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), issued a global call to strengthen the role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the climate crisis.
Read moreA sweeping energy theft operation has been exposed across the Colombian departments of Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira, where electricity provider Air-e has launched a series of technical interventions to dismantle illegal connections and manipulated meters.
Read moreColombia has taken a significant step toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy future.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC) and the British Embassy in Colombia announced the creation of the Chevening – Ecopetrol Scholarships for a Just Energy Transition in Colombia.
Read moreThe municipality of Ariguaní, Magdalena, is facing a severe energy and potable water crisis.
Read moreResidents of Ariguaní, a municipality in the central region of Magdalena, held a team of workers from Afinia hostage for several hours. Their purpose was to prevent the company from cutting off power to three delinquent water plants. If the power had been cut, so would have been water services to the town.
Read moreThe Urrá Hydroelectric Plant has announced the restoration and paving of an 8.2-kilometer road connecting Tierralta to its operations center, addressing what the company calls a "historic debt" to the municipality.
Read moreEcopetrol (NYSE: EC), in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Fondo Acción, launched seven new energy communities across different regions of Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), will hand over 80 energy communities to indigenous councils in the department of La Guajira.
Read moreIn a bid to promote renewable energy and reduce electricity costs, President Gustavo Petro recently announced a CoP$150B investment aimed at installing solar panels on rooftops in the Atlántico, Magdalena, and La Guajira regions, where the energy company Air-e operates.
Read moreThe Colombian government has delivered the first 80 "Casas del Sol" (Solar Houses) in the La Guajira department, benefiting 1,438 Indigenous families from local tribes.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergía) and the Agency for Territorial Renewal (ART) formalized an agreement to promote a Just Energy Transition in the Middle and Lower San Juan and Lower Calima regions of Colombia.
Read moreMore than 200 participants, including representatives from indigenous, Afro-Colombian, Rrom, and raizal communities, gathered in La Guajira to discuss and enhance the mechanisms of prior consultation in Colombia.
Read moreThe Colombian government has inaugurated a new Energy Community in Barrancominas, Guainía, bringing 24-hour electricity to 405 families, predominantly from indigenous communities.
Read moreIn Cundinamarca, Colombia, a heated debate is unfolding over the environmental impact of energy megaprojects on the region’s critical "Bosque de Niebla."
Read moreFor over 24 hours, the entrances to three hydroelectric plants in the municipality of El Colegio, Cundinamarca, have been blocked by local communities, raising concerns about potential energy shortages in Bogotá.
Read moreThe high levels of solar radiation in Atlántico, surpassing other regions of Colombia, provide a unique advantage for developing projects to promote energy independence.
Read moreIn 2023, Colombia saw notable progress in overcoming energy poverty.
Read moreUnder the leadership of the National Consultation Authority of the Ministry of the Interior (MinInterior), a significant achievement has been made in La Guajira with the formalization of agreements involving 97 Wayúu communities.
Read moreArmed groups operating in Colombia's Amazon region have tightened their control, significantly hindering the government's efforts to curb deforestation, according to a recent analysis by experts from The International Crisis Group.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), together with the Non-Conventional Energy Fund and Efficient Energy Management (Fenoge), announced the start of a contracting process to implement energy communities across the country.
Read moreSince taking office, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has emphasized the need to revise the formula for calculating electricity tariffs to lower prices and provide relief to citizens.
Read moreBarranquilla's public transportation system marked a significant step forward sustainability.
Read moreMinister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Andrés Camacho, and Asocapitales Executive Director, Luz María Zapata, held a meeting to discuss proposals for the sustainable municipalities plan spearheaded by the entity.
Read moreThe government launched the Sustainable Energy Municipalities program.
Read moreCanutal, a village nestled in the Montes de María in Ovejas, Sucre, has transformed from a past marred by violence into Colombia's pioneering Comprehensive Energy Community.
Read moreThe Colombian government inaugurated three new energy communities in the department of Guainía, benefiting the indigenous reserves of Chatare, Carpintero, and El Venado.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), along with the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME), the National Association of Public Utilities and Communications Companies (Andesco), and the Territorial Development Finance Company (Findeter), presented the 10th Energy Efficiency Award in Colombia.
Read moreIn the town of Carraipía, La Guajira, approximately 2,300 residents have taken drastic measures in response to increased electricity tariffs imposed by Air-e, the company responsible for providing electric power.
Read moreIn a joint effort between the government and the mayors of the Cesar department, a proposal has been put forward to create an "agro-energy district" within the so-called "Corridor of Life."
Read moreThe Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB) has unveiled plans to further solidify its presence in Colombia's electric power transmission sector with a new project in the northern department of Bolívar.
Read moreA blockade at the Hidroituango project site jeopardized energy generation, according to EPM. But it now has been resolved for now.
Read moreResidents of the Las Malvinas and Adelita de Char neighborhoods in Barranquilla will be pioneers in benefiting from the pilot project of energy communities initiated by the Institute of Planning and Promotion of Energy Solutions for Non-Interconnected Areas (IPSE).
Read moreAs the U.S. sees a surge in large-scale solar project development, a recent study conducted by Berkeley Lab, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan delves into the intricate landscape of community perceptions surrounding these renewable energy ventures.
Read moreThe pioneering energy community situated in Medellín's El Salvador neighborhood, where 24 neighbors collectively sell electricity to the national interconnected system, left several lessons for coming initiatives.
Read moreIn a significant move aimed at tackling the humanitarian, economic, social, and environmental crisis plaguing the La Guajira region, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) announced a bill in the House of Representatives.
Read moreAmidst the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, Andesco urged heightened efforts in conserving electricity consumption.
Read moreThe mining-energy sector has engaged in dialogue with the community of Isla Grande, Bolívar, ushering in a new era of collaboration.
Read moreA standoff at a Celsia substation in Buenaventura has jeopardized the provision of energy services in the region.
Read moreIn Colombia, there are 11 registered offshore wind generation projects, all in phase 1, with a capacity of a little over 5GW, according to data from the Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME). However, the government's recent announcement of consultation drafts for the allocation of temporary occupation areas has raised doubts and concerns among investors and experts.
Read moreLa Guajira, Colombia’s preeminent department for renewable potential, is set to embark on a significant initiative at the onset of 2024 with the launch of the Energy Communities program.
Read moreThe Indigenous community in Colombia's La Guajira region has reservations about the wind energy initiatives, despite the region's enormous potential for wind power.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro announced the implementation of a clean energy pilot project in five neighborhoods of Barranquilla. The initiative aims to kickstart a shift in the model of electrical energy production on the Caribbean coast by encouraging residents to replace their roofs with solar panels.
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of the Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has been awarded six 'Works for Taxes' projects by the Agencia de Renovación del Territorio (ART) in Colombia.
Read moreThe VI Oil, Gas, and Energy Summit gathered industry experts to explore the implementation of the energy transition in Colombia's regions.
Read moreAs Colombia enters a period of reforms, particularly in education, certain disturbing realities are coming to light, especially in rural areas.
Read moreThe people of the Caribbean region have persistently voiced their concerns about the quality and high costs of essential public services, particularly electricity.
Read moreThe Arhuaca indigenous community in the northern Colombian department of Cesar is set to construct a self-sustained village equipped with solar energy generation facilities.
Read moreIn Guainía, a growing number of prolonged power failures have sparked worry among residents, prompting the Inspector General Office to call on the companies GENSA and EMELCE to provide an explanation for the situation.
Read moreOn its 72nd anniversary, Ecopetrol announced resources for social investment to boost energy transition.
Read moreThe resolute cries of a Wayuu indigenous individual at a renewable energy forum convened at La Guajira University in May made it abundantly clear that the path to developing such projects in this Colombian region will be longer and more challenging than anticipated.
Read moreRiohacha has been without functioning traffic lights for two days over an outstanding debt to Air-e spanning more than six years.
Read moreRecently, the former Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez, made the surprising announcement that the country's first wind farm, Jepírachi, would also be managed by nearby Wayuu communities. But doubts arose as the news spread through social media.
Read moreFENOGE and the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) have provided an update to the public regarding the possibility of continuing the operation of the Jepirachi wind farm.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia) has scheduled dialogues with the community for the collective and participatory construction of the energy communities’ policy.
Read moreSies Salud and Mamita Santa María Foundation have installed solar panels in a school located in the rural village of Comejenes, inhabited by members of the Wayuu indigenous community in La Guajira.
Read moreExperts question the feasibility and timeliness of the Wayuu community's partnership in energy projects in Colombia.
Read moreThe energy transition has met with resistance in La Guajira, creating challenges for authorities and the private sector.
Read moreDuring his visit to La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with authorities from the Wayúu community in the Nazareth district of Uribia.
Read moreGEB announced a milestone in the Colectora Line project.
Read moreOn his second day in La Guajira, President Gustavo Petro met with the municipalities of Nazareth and Uribia, the largest municipality in the country by area. The discussion focused on energy transition, a critical issue in the region as it serves as a leading example for the country's renewable energy plans.
Read moreAn editorial in El Heraldo discusses the decision of Enel Colombia's Board of Directors to indefinitely suspend the construction of the Windpeshi Wind Farm in La Guajira.
Read moreApproximately 100 Wayú indigenous authorities and leaders signed a petition to President Gustavo Petro expressing their concern and opposition to the installation of wind farms on the coast of Alta Guajira (Wüinpümüin).
Read moreEnlaza, a subsidiary of Grupo Energía Bogotá (GEB), has announced that it is close to completing the prior consultation process that will give the green light to the construction of two sections of the Colectora power transmission project in La Guajira.
Read moreThe University of the North and Promigas will provide two doctoral scholarships through the GreenGas Alliance to promote research in hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and usage.
Read moreA study conducted by Transportadora de Gas Internacional (TGI) in collaboration with the Regional Center for Energy Studies (CREE) has revealed that Colombians have a limited understanding of the concept of energy transition.
Read moreThe Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), Irene Vélez Torres, announced resources for the development of the first energy community in the country.
Read morePresident Gustavo Petro has called on Colombia's Acción Comunal to consolidate a great alliance with other popular organizations to build a vast network of electricity generation in the country.
Read moreThe Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) conducted an analysis of environmental conflicts related to megaprojects in Colombia.
Read moreThe first two units of HidroItuango are part of the generation matrix of the national system, but the country is wondering, what will the next step be.
Read moreThis is why inhabitants of the municipalities of Ituango and Toledo are preventing EPM’s personnel from accessing the Hidroituango power plant.
Read moreSocial organizations spoke about high energy prices in the Caribbean region, asking citizens to "raise their voices" against price spikes.
Read moreThe Ministry of Mines and Energy (MinEnergia), headed by Irene Vélez, led the Binding Regional Dialogue initiative in the Caribbean. These are part of the government’s Total Peace initiative.
Read moreThe Frente Amplio de Usuarios del Caribe and leaders of different trade organizations announced a protest to reject increases in energy prices.
Read moreThe inhabitants of Cabo de la Vela are celebrating the implementation of a new project that will provide electricity 24 hours a day.
Read moreRoadblocks in the municipality of Ubalá, Cundinamarca, continue to affect ‘El Guavio’ hydroelectric power plant, the largest in the country.
Read moreEnel Colombia announced that the blocks at the El Guavio hydroelectric plant continue to affect the operation of this important power generator.
Read moreEnel Colombia denounced that blockades have affected operations at the El Guavio hydroelectric power plant.
Read moreGrupo Energia Bogota (GEB) announced important progress in the construction of the Colectora project.
Read moreEaton, the power management company, has committed to decrease its carbon footprint by 50%.
Read moreActor and comedian Alejandro Riaño announced a strategy to replace the horses that give rides to tourists in the city of Cartagena with electric carriages.
Read moreThe Grupo Argos Foundation, in coordination with Cementos Argos, Celsia and Odinsa, announced aid to guarantee water security in rural areas of the country.
Read moreIndigenous leaders and young people from Wayú communities close to the development of energy transition projects in La Guajira, will be able to train as technicians in renewable energies.
Read moreNo I’m not referring to the pundits’ comments after Sunday’s presidential election round one, although I will briefly comment at the end, if only to bring last week’s pre-election Thursday Thought to a close.
Read moreEPM announced the completion of the new El Palmar plant nursery with the goal of continuing the production of native species in the area of influence of the mega project.
Read moreThe Constitutional Court gave the Ministry of the Interior two years to resolve 93 petitions filed by indigenous communities seeking recognition and registration in the Directorate of Indigenous, Rom and Minority Affairs.
Read moreWayuu communities ended protests at the Guajira 1 wind farm.
Read moreAndesco spoke about the way communities have been handling prior consultations and their negative effects on plans to expand coverage and quality of public services.
Read moreThe Caribbean region has historically suffered from a lack of electricity, but this situation is beginning to change, benefiting thousands of rural families.
Read moreDirector of the Victims Unit, Ramon Rodriguez, announced a return plan for the municipality.
Read moreThe Inspector General warned that the municipality of Ituango (Antioquia) is experiencing the largest forced displacement in the history of the department of Antioquia.
Read moreProjects awarded in the 2019 auction have delays due to several problems.
Read moreIDEAM's Forest and Carbon Monitoring System (SMByC) reported the hectares of forest lost during 2020.
Read moreThe world’s seven largest advanced economies agreed to stop international financing of coal projects that emit carbon by the end of this year.
Read morePutumayo suffered an environmental tragedy in 2017, due to an avalanche, and from that moment on, the 'Bosques de Paz' project began. This work received an international award recently.
Read moreAuthorities allocated resources from the General Royalties System (SGR) to develop electricity projects in several regions of the country.
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