The regulator’s tariff proposal foresees an increase of 93 million euros in E-Redes’ regulated income in 2026, to 1,224 million, in the operation of the electricity distribution network, EDP announced today.
In a statement sent to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM), EDP, which owns the operator of the energy distribution networks, highlighted the forecast of “regulated revenues of 1,224 million euros in 2026 (including adjustments from previous years), an increase of 93 million compared to 2025, for the distribution network operation activity, developed by E-Redes, which are assumed as regulatory parameters for 2026-2029”.
The Energy Services Regulatory Entity (ERSE) released, on Wednesday night, the proposed electricity tariffs for 2026 and regulatory parameters for the period 2026-2029, which foresees an increase in the price of electricity for families in the regulated market of 1% from January 1st, which translates into an increase of between 0.20 and 0.37 euros on the monthly bill, including fees and taxes.
In a document with questions and answers that accompanied the tariff proposal, ERSE highlighted that “the tariffs for 2026 benefit from a smaller expected quantity of production to be acquired from producers with guaranteed remuneration, compared to 2025, and, consequently, include the recovery of less CIEG [Custos de Interesse Económico Geral]”.
The regulator also highlighted that tariffs in 2026 also benefit from tariff containment measures that are estimated to reach around 401 million euros.
“The combination of these effects on revenue allows the maintenance of the trajectory of reducing tariff debt, which decreases by 508 million euros, reaching 1,081 million euros at the end of 2026, reinforcing the sustainability of the electricity system and the stability of tariffs for consumers”, highlighted ERSE.
In the note released today, EDP also highlights that the regulator proposes regulated income of 47 million euros in 2026 for the supplier of last resort (SU Eletricidade), which is the company responsible for supplying energy to consumers in the regulated market.
The proposal now goes to the Tariff Council for an opinion, until November 15th, with ERSE taking the final decision by December 15th.