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This guide by Transforma provides a foundational explanation of energy concepts, the electricity market, and the process of a just energy transition (JET) in Colombia. It aims to demystify technical terms and combat misinformation to encourage public participation in shifting from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources.

This guide, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in collaboration with the Comisión de Regulación de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (CRA), provides a methodological framework for water utility companies to evaluate investments aimed at ensuring the continuity and coverage of aqueduct services. It emphasizes a comparative analysis between 'grey' infrastructure, demand management, and 'green' environmental investments (restoration and conservation) to manage the gap between water supply and demand, particularly during dry seasons.

The report analyzes Colombia's Law 2099 of 2021, which promotes energy transition by expanding tax incentives and 'public utility' declarations for non-conventional renewable energy sources (FNCER), including geothermal and hydrogen. It highlights the creation of the FONENERGIA fund and the strategic role of combustible gas, while warning of risks such as reduced environmental rigor, potential land conflicts in paramo ecosystems, and the fiscal cost of expanded tax exemptions.