From an Information Platform to a Transactional SICEP: New Rules for Electricity Contracting
On July 9, 2026, the Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued Resolution CREG 101 117 of 2026, which was published in the Official Gazette on July 15. The Resolution transforms the Centralized Information System for Competitive Solicitations (SICEP, for its Spanish acronym) into a transactional platform for conducting competitive processes for the purchase […]
CREG opens temporary window for direct energy contracting to serve regulated demand
Through CREG Resolution 101 125 of 2026, Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) opened an exceptional, temporary window allowing electricity retailers serving regulated customers to contract energy directly with market participants authorized to sell energy, without going through public calls for bids, in order to increase contract coverage during the 2026-2027 El Niño event. […]
Energy Savings: How Does CREG’s New Incentive Program Work?
The Colombian Energy and Gas Regulatory Commission (CREG) issued Resolution CREG 101 120 of 2026, establishing a temporary program of incentives for the efficient use of electricity by regulated users in Colombia’s National Interconnected System (SIN). The program was subsequently amended by Resolution CREG 101 126 of 2026, primarily with respect to its start date […]
CREG Resolution 101 066 of 2024: A Necessary Change or a Risk to Colombia’s Energy Security?
An Analysis of the New CREG Resolution on the Scarcity Price
Active Participation of Demand in the Energy Market
Following the guidelines set forth in Law 1715 of 2014, which promotes the use of renewable energy sources and efficient energy use, the Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) has just issued Resolution No. 101 043 of 2024. This regulatory framework promotes the active participation of consumers in the wholesale electricity market in Colombia, thus […]