Brazil Power-Bill Costs Jump Almost US$200 Billion in Senate Vote

Brazil's power-bill costs increased by nearly US$200 billion due to a Senate vote, with total extra costs reaching R$1.5 trillion (~US$294 billion) including Eletrobras law changes. Annual impacts will rise from R$44.2 billion/year (~US$8.7 billion) in 2032 to R$54.9 billion/year (~US$10.8 billion) in 2035, with mandated investments in natural gas thermoelectric plants and small hydro projects.