The entity will be in charge of the formulation, planning and execution of the strategies and policies of the electricity sector, as well as the integration with the regional electricity market. 

Laprensa.hn reports that "...The Secretariat of Energy will have two undersecretaries: Renewable Energy and Electricity, and Hydrocarbons."

Source: laprensa.hn

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