The Mining Energy Planning Unit (Upme) has announced that starting March 1, it will receive applications for a certificate enabling access to tax incentives for clean energy projects, energy efficiency, and hydrogen. This benefit also applies to electric and hybrid vehicles, per Resolution 000070 of 2026. Last year, the entity processed nearly 10,000 similar applications.
The Upme issued Resolution 000070 of 2026 to facilitate access to tax incentives set forth in Law 1715 of 2014. These incentives target projects in non-conventional clean energy sources and the purchase of electric or hybrid vehicles, such as motorcycles or cars. Indira Portocarrero, director of the Upme, stressed that 'in the National Government we promote decarbonization and accelerate the replacement of fossil fuels with clean energies'.
The process begins with submitting an application via the Upme's web application, where the required documentation for project evaluation must be uploaded. The entity does not directly grant the benefits but assesses the initiatives and issues the certificate needed to proceed with the process at the National Tax and Customs Directorate (Dian). Portocarrero added that 'each project we approve generates more investment, more employment, and less environmental impact. Additionally, we make the process at the Upme more agile and efficient so that citizens and entrepreneurs can quickly access the certificate and continue advancing toward a Just Energy Transition'.
In 2025, the Upme received approximately 10,000 certification applications, reflecting growing interest in these sustainable energy promotion measures. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to promote a just energy transition in Colombia.
