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TE e TUSD: Energy Tariff and Distribution System Use Tariff
Which tariffs are published for each distribution utility?
Acronyms: ANEEL, Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency.
In one sentence
The two values ANEEL publishes for each distribution utility as the result of the tariff processes: the Energy Tariff (TE) and the Distribution System Use Tariff (TUSD). Together, they cover generated energy, transmission, distribution and sector charges; taxes are charged on top of them.
Real example
R$ 0.8212/kWhNature of the data: Calculated
Sep 30, 2026 · distribution utilities with a conventional residential B1 tariff in force
Source: ANEEL, Tarifas de aplicação das distribuidoras de energia elétrica. Reference up to Sep 30, 2026. Captured on Sep 30, 2026.
Residential tariff (in the ANEEL dataset: subgroup B1, conventional modality): the median, among distribution utilities with a tariff in force on the date, of the sum of TE and TUSD, without taxes.
The median is the middle tariff among the 81 distribution utilities: half charge less and half charge more, and each one counts once, whatever the number of consumers. The middle half charges from R$ 0.7598 to R$ 0.9033 per kWh. A consumption of 200 kWh in a month costs R$ 164.24 at the median tariff, without taxes or tariff flag.
Calculated: Deterministic transformation made by Scrutiniums, with a published formula.
Why it matters
How it is measured
In ANEEL's open dataset, in reais per megawatt-hour (R$/MWh), by distribution utility, subgroup, modality, class, subclass, time slot and validity period; divided by 1000, it gives the value per kWh.
Unit: R$/MWh in the ANEEL dataset; divided by 1000, R$/kWh
Not to be confused with
PLD (Spot price (Settlement Price for Differences))
The PLD is the price of the differences settled in the Short-Term Market. The bill of the consumer served by the distribution utility follows the TE and the TUSD, which ANEEL approves in the tariff processes, plus the tariff flag and taxes.
The TE and the TUSD are approved for each distribution utility in the tariff processes; the tariff flag is a surcharge per kWh consumed, according to the level triggered in the month, and does not apply to isolated systems.
The availability cost is not another tariff: it is a minimum quantity in equivalent kWh (30, 50 or 100, depending on the connection) multiplied by the TE and the TUSD of the class.
What cannot be concluded
- TE and TUSD do not include PIS/Cofins, ICMS or the public lighting contribution, which enter the bill on top of the tariff.
- The approved tariff is not the average supply tariff (revenue divided by energy sold), which depends on the market of each class.
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Official source
In other words: for each distribution utility, ANEEL publishes the TE and TUSD values that result from each tariff process.
Literal excerpt from the document
Portuguese only“Apresenta os valores das Tarifas de Energia - TE e das Tarifas de Uso do Sistema de Distribuição - TUSD, resultantes dos processos de reajustes tarifários das distribuidoras de energia elétrica.”
ANEELPage “Custo da energia que chega aos consumidores” (captured on Sep 30, 2026)
In other words: the tariff pays for energy, transmission, distribution and sector charges; PIS/Cofins, ICMS and the public lighting contribution are charged on the bill on top of the tariff.
Literal excerpt from the document
Portuguese only“A tarifa considera três custos distintos: Energia gerada + transporte de energia até as unidades consumidores (transmissão e distribuição) + encargos setoriais Além da tarifa, os Governos Federal, Estadual e Municipal cobram os seguintes tributos na conta de luz: PIS/COFINS, ICMS e Contribuição para Iluminação Pública (CIP), respectivamente.”
Documents accessed and text checked on Sep 30, 2026.