The Public Utility Superintendency belongs to the planning sector, coordinated by the National Planning Department. The agencies ascribed to this sector are:

• National Planning Department: Designs and controls the country's economic, social and environmental development policies, in coordination with the appropriate ministries and local authorities.
• COLCIENCIAS - Colombian Institute for Science Development. Responsible for science and technology research in the country
• FONADE - Devoted to support large projects aimed at promoting the country's economic and social development