New guidelines for the voluntary migration of legacy permits to the current electricity regulatory framework enter into force
The Guidelines establish a temporary and voluntary procedure for migrating self-supply and cogeneration permits, together with their related contracts and associated Load Centers, to the structures contemplated under the Electricity Sector Law.
On June 18, 2026, Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Energy entered into force to regulate the voluntary and expedited migration of self-supply and cogeneration permits granted under the former Electricity Public Service Law, together with their related contracts, agreements and associated Load Centers.
The procedure incorporates administrative simplification, operational continuity and coordination among the Ministry of Energy, the National Energy Commission, CENACE and CFE. Key elements include the possibility of migrating Power Plants and Load Centers to different structures under the Electricity Sector Law, the integration of energy storage systems into certain renewable projects, and specific rules for formalizing new interconnection or connection agreements.
The Guidelines also establish technical and operational requirements, limits on capacity modifications, mechanisms for excluding associated Load Centers, and a detailed schedule for each stage of the migration process. Expressions of interest must be registered between June 19 and September 18, 2026, while migration applications must be submitted between September 21 and October 16, 2026.
Implementing the migration requires careful regulatory, technical and contractual coordination, particularly to preserve operational continuity and complete the transition to the Wholesale Electricity Market or the applicable supply arrangement.
