How has the draft National Electricity System Harmonisation Bill evolved during its passage through Parliament?
The text of the Law on the Harmonisation of the National Electricity System, dated 20 October 2025, introduced changes to the original 2022 bill, whilst remaining true to the spirit of the original proposal.
Therefore, in this report, together with our expert, Erick Jiménez, we will analyse:
- A structural shift towards a single, technical and independent operator.
- The separation of energy policy from system operation.
- The reconfiguration of the electricity market.
- A change in the nature of the electricity service.
- The updated text is in line with the objectives of the original project.
Following 43 months of legislative debate, the proposed structural reform presents regulatory and implementation opportunities and challenges that will be central to the well-being of Costa Rican society.
In this context, it is essential to discuss, with transparency and objectivity, how the eventual law will be aligned with current regulations, which are fragmented and not necessarily consistent.
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