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The March editorial is entitled "Blackout in the SEN: A call for attention". It highlights the importance of having external audits to evaluate the origin and effects of the blackout, the operational restriction of the CEN that reduced the transit of power from 1,800 MW to 800 MW in the Nueva Maitencillo-Nueva Pan de Azúcar line between March 4 and 19, and the need to constantly review the regulations and technical criteria that govern the operation of the electricity system.

February's editorial is entitled "Law on Electricity Transmission: new mechanism for urgent works". It analyzes Law No. 21,721, which expedites the execution of urgent works in the electricity sector. It evaluates the modifications to the LGSE introduced, the investment limits in this mechanism to process urgent works and the possibility for generators to request extensions. The publication highlights both the potential for integrating renewable energies and the risks of additional tolls and higher costs for users.

January's editorial is entitled "Critical analysis of the electricity subsidy expansion bill". It reviews the bill that seeks to expand the coverage of the electricity subsidy, addressing its objectives, sources of financing and criticisms of the project, including the need for a reformulation to avoid distortions in the electricity sector and ensure effective support to vulnerable households.

October's editorial is entitled "The role of storage systems in carbon neutrality". It addresses the evolution of investment and development costs of BESS storage technology, as well as the characterization of the projects carried out in Chile and the future challenges for the system in this area.

September's editorial is entitled "Lack of evaluation of the impacts of public policies in the energy sector". It characterizes residential and non-residential consumption of the Chilean electricity system and then studies the importance of this type of analysis for the implementation of efficient public policies.