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PS advocates that municipalities should receive a share of renewable energy revenues
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PS advocates that municipalities should receive a share of renewable energy revenues

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 14:46

The Secretary-General of PS today advocated various reforms to local power, presenting proposals that aim to change how municipalities are financed and governed.

Among the main proposals is the allocation of a share of renewable energy revenues to municipalities, allowing these local authorities to directly benefit from clean energy production in their territory.

PS also proposes a new municipal electoral law, whose objective is to ensure greater stability to municipal executives, possibly changing rules for the election and functioning of municipal chambers.

These proposals arise in the context of a broader debate about the decentralization of powers and resources to local government in Portugal.

Why this matters

Citizens may benefit from more local revenues to invest in services and infrastructure, if municipalities receive a share of renewable energy revenues. The proposal for a new municipal electoral law may alter local governance rules, affecting political stability at the municipal level.

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