President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Mexican federal government launched the "Plan de Justicia Energética" to expand electricity and connectivity across the country.
The initiative aims to eliminate energy poverty by providing power to the most remote regions of Mexico. By targeting essential infrastructure, the government intends to ensure that schools and health centers have total connectivity to improve public services.
The program sets a target of 99.99% electricity coverage by 2028 [4]. To achieve this goal, the government has allocated an investment of 21 billion pesos [3]. This funding will support 2,318 planned electrification projects scheduled for completion by 2028 [2].
Emilia Calleja, director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), said the administration has already completed 17,016 works during this sexenio [1].
The plan focuses on the national territory, prioritizing areas that have historically lacked reliable access to the power grid. The administration said the effort is a matter of energy justice, a move to guarantee that basic utility access is not determined by geography or economic status.
By integrating electricity with digital connectivity, the government intends to create a foundation for better education and healthcare delivery. The 21 billion peso investment represents a strategic push to close the infrastructure gap before the end of the current administrative cycle.
“The program sets a target of 99.99% electricity coverage by 2028.”
This initiative represents a centralized effort to integrate energy access with digital infrastructure. By linking electricity coverage to the functionality of schools and health centers, the Mexican government is treating energy not just as a utility, but as a prerequisite for social services and public health outcomes.
