Pluz Energía has scheduled temporary power outages across several districts in Lima for Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. These service interruptions are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance and the expansion of the regional electrical system. Affected residents and businesses in areas including Lima, San Juan de Lurigancho, Rímac, and Breña should prepare for localized service gaps during these maintenance windows.
Did You Know? The upcoming maintenance schedule spans from early morning to late afternoon, with some service interruptions in the Rímac district lasting as long as ten hours, specifically from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturday.
Schedule of service interruptions
Utility crews will begin work on Saturday, June 13, affecting three distinct zones. In Lima, the Pacasmayo and Av. Argentina (cuadra 4) area will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm. San Juan de Lurigancho will experience a localized outage for client PM1004 between 9 am and 5 pm. The Rímac district faces the most extensive impact, with numerous streets—including Av. Tarapacá, Av. Ricardo Bentín, and several blocks of Av. Guardia Republicana—scheduled for maintenance from 9 am to 7 pm.
On Sunday, June 14, work shifts to the Breña district. Residents and businesses located along Jr. 3 de Febrero, Av. Brasil (cuadra 8), Av. Centenario, and surrounding streets such as Jr. Huaraz (cuadras 16, 17) should prepare for a service suspension lasting from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm.
Expert Insight: Understanding the infrastructure impact
Expert Insight: These planned outages represent the trade-off between short-term inconvenience and long-term grid reliability. By performing systematic maintenance and capacity upgrades, utility providers aim to reduce the frequency of unplanned emergency blackouts. However, for households and small businesses in the affected sectors, the extended duration—particularly in Rímac and Breña—requires significant advance planning to mitigate disruptions to daily operations and refrigeration.
What happens next for affected residents?
Following the completion of these maintenance and expansion works, Pluz Energía is expected to restore service to all identified sectors by the conclusion of the stated timeframes. If the utility encounters unforeseen technical challenges during the upgrades, there is a possibility that service restoration could be delayed. Residents are encouraged to monitor their electrical status throughout the day and avoid using sensitive electronic equipment during the maintenance windows to prevent potential damage from voltage fluctuations upon the return of power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the power being cut in these districts?
According to Pluz Energía, the outages are required to perform necessary maintenance and expansion work on the electrical system.
Are all residents in the mentioned districts affected?
No, the outages are specific to the listed streets, blocks (cuadras), and specific client designations provided in the company’s maintenance schedule.
How long will the power be out?
The duration varies by location; outages range from eight-hour windows to ten-hour windows depending on the complexity of the work required in each specific sector.
How do you adjust your daily routine when you receive notice of a scheduled power outage in your neighborhood?
