DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Emilio Contreras / El Caribe

In a strategic move to overhaul the country’s power distribution sector, the Unified Council of Electricity Distribution Companies (CUED) has appointed engineer Emilio Contreras as the new general manager of EdeEste, the Dominican Republic’s largest electricity utility.

The announcement, made on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, comes as President Luis Abinader’s administration intensifies efforts to stabilize the national grid and reform the financial health of the state-owned distributors. Contreras succeeds Mario Pizarro, who reportedly stepped down to attend to personal matters in his home country.

Contreras takes the helm of EdeEste at a critical juncture. The appointment is a central component of the government’s broader mandate to transform the utility’s operational performance. \

Key priorities for the new leadership include:• Expanding the...