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UPAC Guide 2026 · From Voluntary to Mandatory

What the DACG established

Chapter 4 · The obligation already existed. Since September 30, 2026, so have its rules.
Published September 30, 2026

The obligation already existed. Now its rules do too.

On September 30, 2026, CONUEE published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the General Administrative Provisions (DACG) for the Registration of High Energy Consumption Users (UPAC) and the Implementation of Energy Management Systems. They took effect the following day and repeal the 2018 provisions.

Art. 4

Criteria for being a UPAC

Annual consumption above 45 GWh of electricity or 70,000 boe of fuels in the previous calendar year.

Arts. 7 and 11

Registration and deregistration

Enrollment in the UPAC Registry; deregistration may be requested after three years, with one year's notice.

Art. 10

Mandatory information

Monthly energy and production data, measures, results and the system's level of progress.

Art. 13

EnMS elements

The minimum elements the management system must contain to be deemed compliant.

Article 13

What is required of the management system.

Minimum elements based on the current ISO 50001 or the equivalent Mexican standard.

80%

Minimum coverage

The system must cover at least 80% of the facility’s total energy consumption.

3

Current energy review

Objectives and targets based on an energy review no more than three years old.

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EnPIs for the main energy uses

Energy performance indicators for the main energy uses, with their continual improvement action plan.

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Controls and maintenance

According to the core activity and the scope of the processes within the system.

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Documented information

As required by the current ISO 50001 standard, or its Mexican equivalent.

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A responsible person per facility

A person responsible for energy management at each facility, who serves as the liaison with CONUEE.

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