Colombia’s Energy and Gas Regulation Commission (CREG) has published draft Resolution 701 153 of 2026, which sets up a simplified procedure for connecting public EV charging infrastructure to local distribution networks. Approved at the commission’s session of 10 October and signed for publication on 20 October 2026, the draft is open for comments for 15 business days. Its central feature is a 100 kW threshold that decides whether a project needs a connection study.
Key Takeaways
- CREG’s draft Resolution 701 153 of 2026 proposes a simplified grid-connection procedure for public chargers.
- Projects at or below 100 kW of grid demand can skip the connection study in most cases.
- Network operators would publish open, monthly-updated capacity maps.
- Verified load management can reduce the capacity a site must request.
Key Figures
| Step | Proposed deadline |
|---|---|
| Network operator completeness check | 2 business days |
| Type 1 (≤100 kW): technical verification | 5 business days |
| Type 2 (>100 kW): network data to applicant | 5 business days |
| Type 2: applicant prepares connection study | up to 5 months |
| Type 2: operator evaluates the study | 20 business days |
What Changes
- Two routes: requests at or below 100 kW of maximum grid demand can be approved without a connection study unless technical criteria require one; requests above 100 kW need a simplified study.
- Capacity maps: network operators must publish a georeferenced tool showing indicative available capacity, with no login or customer number required, updated monthly.
- Online processing: every application, request and decision must run through a traceable online system, and operators may ask for corrections only once per stage.
- Demand management credit: where a verifiable active load-management system caps grid draw, the requested capacity can be that capped value rather than the full installed power.
The national operations council (CNO) would have four months to propose the technical criteria, and operators would then have 90 business days to put their systems online. The draft does not regulate charging prices, connector types or equipment certification, which remain with the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
What It Means
For site owners, the 100 kW line matters. A destination site built from AC units, or a small DC installation with load management, can stay in the faster Type 1 route. For example, a pair of EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC stations sharing power stays well under the threshold. Larger hubs should plan for the study and lean on the published capacity maps when choosing locations. Our commercial charging solutions page covers multi-charger site planning.
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