The definition of continuity indicator limits for electrical network sectors in electricity
distribution companies represents the primary regulatory aspect of electricity supply quality,
directly impacting consumer tariffs and investment decisions made by electric companies in
electricity distribution systems. In the context of electricity sector regulation, maintaining
continuity indices at appropriate levels is crucial to improving supply for consumers and
ensuring tariff accessibility. This study presents the Brazilian regulation of collective
continuity indicators for electricity supply, developed by the National Electric Energy Agency
(ANEEL), from its implementation to the present, analyzing how each regulatory change has
influenced the performance and development of the Brazilian electricity sector, with
particular emphasis on the State of Pará. Pará exhibits unique continuity indicators
compared to other states due to its concession area characteristics, including access
challenges, long distances, and low population density. ANEEL uses benchmarking among
distribution companies’ electrical sectors to establish performance targets at the end of each
tariff cycle; however, the current method for setting regulatory limits does not account for
factors that directly impact operational management or specific regional characteristics. This
dissertation aims to analyze the current methodology for defining continuity limits for the
electrical network sectors of electric companies in Brazil.
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