• Brazil’s low-voltage commercial and industrial consumers can choose electricity suppliers starting November 25, 2027, under Decree 13.097/2026.
• Residential and other low-voltage consumers gain access on November 25, 2028, enabling direct negotiation of electricity prices and contract terms.
• Implementation remains subject to additional ANEEL rules covering tariffs, standard supplier offerings and switching arrangements.
• Local distributors retain responsibility for physical delivery, network maintenance and metering, providing temporary backup supply if a supplier fails.
• Backup tariffs are higher and increase over time; only distributors may provide this service through December 31, 2030.

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