A proposed electrical harmonization plan in Costa Rica could end nearly three decades of state-owned Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) exclusivity in the Central American power market. The initiative would allow private generators, municipal companies, and rural electrification cooperatives to buy and sell surplus energy within the Regional Electricity Market (MER). Currently, ICE holds a dominant position, controlling generation and distribution. This change aims to foster competition and potentially lower energy costs for consumers. Supporters argue it will modernize the energy sector and integrate it more effectively with the regional grid. The plan is currently under debate and its implementation would represent a significant shift in Costa Rica’s energy landscape.