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08/01/2016
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August will be the fifth month of green flag. Photo: Leo Martins / O Globo
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The tariff flag electricity for the month of August will be green, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). It will be the fifth month without extra cost to consumers.
At tariff system flags, the greater the difficulty of power generation is more expensive electricity bills. According to Aneel, the main factors contributing to the green flag in August are: the positive evolution of the wet season 2016, which reassembles the hydroelectric reservoirs; the power increase available on demand reduction; and adding new plants to the Brazilian electrical system.
The flag is applied to all consumers, multiplying consumption (in kilowatt hours, kWh) by the flag value if it is yellow or red. In red flag, the additional of R$ 3 (level 1) and R$ 4.50 (level 2), applied to 100 kWh consumed. The yellow flag is R$ 1.50, applied to 100 kWh.
Source: Extra
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