Tamaulipas Pushes for Electric Tariff Reclassification With CFE

The Tamaulipas Ministry of Energy Development met with officials from CFE to advance efforts to reclassify electric tariffs in the state, the agency announced. The move aims to secure tariff categories that better reflect local temperature conditions and support household energy affordability.

The meeting, held in Tampico, was led by Roberto Rendón, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, following instructions from State Minister of Energy, Walter Ángel. CFE Gulf Center Division Manager Tomás Bourjac and other CFE representatives participated in the working session, which focused on reviewing the technical criteria used to calculate tariff zones.

Under current practice, CFE’s divisional office determines preliminary tariff values based on temperature measurements provided by Mexico’s National Water Commission weather stations. These calculations are then reviewed by CFE headquarters, where the final applicable tariff is set in coordination with the Ministry of Finance. State officials argued that the tariff structure should more accurately reflect the climatic conditions experienced by residents, particularly during high-temperature periods that increase electricity use.

Rendón said the state government will continue to work with federal entities to ensure tariff adjustments align with local needs. He emphasized that Governor Américo Villarreal has instructed the Ministry of Energy to prioritize policies that support economic well-being and expand access to affordable electricity.

The push for tariff reclassification comes as electricity consumption patterns across northern Mexico continue to shift. High summer temperatures have driven peak demand, reinforcing calls from state governments, industry groups and consumers for tariff structures that better match regional climate realities. Several states in the northeast have also pressed for adjustments to the federal tariff system, arguing that current classifications do not account for the growing frequency of heat events.

Electric tariffs have become a significant topic in the national energy agenda due to rising household consumption and the need to balance affordability with the financial stability of the power sector. Mexico’s electricity system is undergoing changes following new regulations issued under the updated Electricity Sector Law, which aim to strengthen state planning, expand clean energy capacity, and improve grid reliability.

Tariff debates have gained relevance for both residential consumers and industrial users. Northern states, which experience some of the country’s highest temperatures, have faced growing pressure to manage electricity demand and costs. These regions also concentrate industrial activity linked to nearshoring, making electricity pricing a factor in investment competitiveness.

Distributed generation, cogeneration and energy efficiency measures are expanding, but many households remain directly exposed to tariff classifications that vary sharply by climate zone. As a result, state-level initiatives to revisit tariff categories have become more frequent.