Transparency and Dialogue: Regulatory Controversies in São Paulo
Regulatory Analysis and EDP São Paulo Results
This document presents the main regulatory actions involving EDP São Paulo, addressing pole-sharing, concession renewal, and a timeline of relevant events. It also includes results of implemented initiatives, highlighting EDP’s commitment to service quality and transparency—essential to understanding the regulatory landscape and the company’s responses to sector requirements.
Cases
Mogi das Cruzes
In May 2025, Procon of Mogi das Cruzes fined EDP €13.8 million for failures in cable maintenance. The municipality obtained an injunction to regularize 18 streets. Between May and July, EDP inspected 23 km of network, removed 650 kg of cables, and regularized 190 points. Later, the São Paulo Court of Justice extended the deadline to 25 days and limited the obligation to the electrical network and illegal telephone lines.
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Caraguatatuba
In May 2024, the São Paulo Public Prosecutor’s Office filed a Public Civil Action for loose wires in more than 2,000 points in Caraguatatuba. In December, the Court ordered EDP to present an action plan within 90 days, rejecting a R$50 million indemnity claim. Since February 2025, the case has been suspended for agreement negotiations between EDP, MPSP, the Municipality, and telecom operators, recognizing the need for collaboration from telecommunications companies.
ANEEL Fines
A) Event – November 3, 2023 (R$16 million)
In October 2024, ANEEL confirmed a R$16 million fine for alleged deterioration in TMP and TMAE indicators after a 2023 weather event. EDP contested, demonstrating compliance with official DEC and FEC indicators. In November, the Federal Court temporarily suspended the fine and prohibited collection. Meanwhile, in May 2025, ANEEL recommended renewal of EDP SP’s concession to the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
B) Critical Areas 2021–2022
Fine for alleged deterioration in supply quality in 2021, related to the 2020–2021 Performance Plan (revised due to COVID-19). EDP contests, claiming compliance with official regulatory indicators.