In the midst of the energy crisis, Milei decides to privatize four important hydroelectric dams. Why is this the worst possible decision? I give you three reasons.
With Decree 718/24, the government extends the concessions of the Alicurá, El Chocón, Cerros Colorados and Piedra del Águila dams, located in the Comahue region, and then puts the shares up for sale.
Why is it wrong?
1st less sovereignty
These dams were built with public funds and will end up in the hands of large private capitals. Although they are very expensive to build, the truth is that maintenance is very simple and they provide clean energy that supplies homes and industries.
Once again, the opportunity to recover them has been lost. Last year, Massa got rid of the problem and extended the concession for a year so that now “Privatization Advances” can do its thing.
2nd energy efficiency and the right to energy
The private model that all governments have supported has generated a very poor energy service and unaffordable rates. To top it all off, Cammesa has already announced that massive power cuts are coming.
Deputies from the Left Front, such as Christian Castillo, propose to stop this privatization and create an Interjurisdictional Hydroelectric Energy Entity (EIEH), with participation from the National State and the Provincial States, but managed by its workers, communities and popular users.
This would allow us to really know the costs of this energy and prioritize its distribution to families and popular sectors, guaranteeing the right to energy.
3rd energy crisis and pollution
The energy crisis is getting worse and, to make matters worse, the country’s energy matrix depends largely on hydrocarbons, which are the most polluting. Hydroelectric energy contributes approximately 7.6% of Argentina’s primary energy, has local environmental impacts but its great advantage is that it generates clean energy, that is, low in greenhouse gas emissions, which contribute to global warming.
The sale of these dams can only worsen the current situation, with less control over energy and its impacts, and more tariff increases and pollution for all of us.
Discussing an energy transition to meet the needs of the people, protect the environment and address the climate crisis is becoming increasingly necessary.
Source: www.laizquierdadiario.com
