Introduction to the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE)
The Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) is Mexico’s state-owned electric utility company, responsible for generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity across the country. As a key player in Mexico’s energy sector, the CFE plays an essential role in ensuring electrical supply and infrastructure development.
Programa Prioritario de Obras de Justicia Energética 2025–2028
The CFE has announced the execution of a Programa Prioritario de Obras de Justicia Energética 2025–2028, aiming to bring electrification to underserved communities in all 32 Mexican states. This ambitious initiative will involve the completion of 42,221 electrification projects with a total investment of 18,916 million pesos.
Funding and Administration
The funds for this program will come from the Fondo de Servicio Universal Eléctrico (FSUE), managed by the Secretaría de Energía, as part of a joint strategy for energy justice. This approach ensures that electricity access becomes more equitable across Mexico.
Targeting Underserved Communities
The CFE’s primary goal is to electrify 295,000 residents who currently lack access by the end of 2028. The program will focus on:
- 4,473 rural communities
- Indigenous communities
- Marginally connected urban areas
Benefits of Electrification
According to the CFE, these electrification efforts will:
- Reduce social inequality
- Promote sustainable and inclusive development
- Improve healthcare, education, and digital connectivity
- Decrease migration due to lack of opportunities
- Lessen vulnerability to climatic phenomena
Progress and Future Plans
By the end of 2025, the CFE has already benefited 93,000 people through 10,421 completed projects, totaling an investment of 7,142 million pesos. By 2025, they plan to execute 12,235 electrification projects with an investment of 8,055 million pesos, achieving nearly full electrical coverage (99.8%) nationwide.
Focus States for 2025
The states with the highest number of electrification projects planned for 2025 are:
- Veracruz
- Oaxaca
- Hidalgo
- Chihuahua
- Chiapas
These five states will see 7,782 projects benefiting 138,000 residents with an investment of 5,270 million pesos.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the CFE’s Programa Prioritario de Obras de Justicia Energética 2025–2028? It is an initiative by Mexico’s state-owned electric utility company to bring electrification to underserved communities across all 32 states, with a total investment of 18,916 million pesos.
- What funding sources support this program? The funds come from the Fondo de Servicio Universal Eléctrico (FSUE), managed by the Secretaría de Energía.
- How many people will be affected by this program? The CFE aims to electrify 295,000 residents by the end of 2028.
- What benefits will electrification bring to these communities? Improved healthcare, education, digital connectivity, reduced migration, and less vulnerability to climatic phenomena.
- How much progress has been made so far? By the end of 2025, the CFE has completed 10,421 projects benefiting 93,000 people with an investment of 7,142 million pesos.
