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09-30-2009, 05:20 PM
New VP, same old problems. Celso Marranzini's appointment as the new head of the State-Owned Electricity Companies (CDEEE) was hailed as a new chapter in the electricity sector's history. However, little has changed for the consumer. Yesterday was one of the worst days ever, with energy deficiencies hitting 41%. Listin Diario reports that at one point close to half the country was under cover of darkness, as only 1,242 MW of energy was online, despite a demand of 2,115 MW. The problem is financial, as generation companies demand that the government meet arrears.
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