Watts Up in Mexico? A Spark of Change Ignites Energy Policy
Mexico's Energy Commission proposes guaranteeing electricity as a human right in the constitution and urges stricter regulations on oil and gas measurement. They also highlight energy-saving initiatives.
The Energy Commission, chaired by Congressman Manuel Rodríguez González (Morena), issued a positive opinion to the initiative of the Federal Executive, which reforms articles 25, 27 and 28 of the Political Constitution, on the strategic industries of the State. In addition, it approved the opinion on a proposal with a point of agreement regarding the measurement of hydrocarbons.
By 15 votes in favor and 10 against, he endorsed his opinion on the reference initiative, which establishes that the opinion will be the responsibility of the Constitutional Points Commission, and considers it pertinent that the points of view of the members of the Energy Commission be included in the considerations, to strengthen its foundation.
