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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001292814-22-000221
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20220331
FILED AS OF DATE:		20220127
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20220127

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ENERGY CO OF PARANA
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001041792
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ELECTRIC SERVICES [4911]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14668
		FILM NUMBER:		22559902

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		RUA CORONEL DULCIDIO 800
		STREET 2:		80420 170 CURITIBA PARANA
		CITY:			FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC
		STATE:			D5
		ZIP:			00000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
		STREET 2:		1633 BROADWAY
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10019
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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>FORM 6-K</B></P>

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Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>For the month of January, 2022</B></P>

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charter)</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 18pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Energy Company of Paran&aacute;</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Jos&eacute; Izidoro Biazetto, 158<BR>
81200-240 Curitiba, Paran&aacute;<BR>
Federative Republic of Brazil<BR>
+55 (41) 3331-4011</B></P>

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mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.&nbsp;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 13.5pt">&nbsp;Form
20-F ___X___ Form 40-F _______</FONT></P>

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by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information
to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.&nbsp;</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-size: 13.5pt">&nbsp;</FONT></P>

<P STYLE="font: 13.5pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">Yes _______ No ___X____</P>

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<P STYLE="font: bold 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">COMPANHIA PARANAENSE DE ENERGIA - COPEL</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>Corporate Taxpayer&#8217;s ID (CNPJ): 76.483.817/0001-20</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">PUBLICLY HELD COMPANY</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">CVM Registration 1431-1</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0"><B>&nbsp;</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">SUMMARY OF THE TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SECOND</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center">ORDINARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS&#8217; MEETING</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt/12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 12pt 0 0; letter-spacing: 1pt; text-align: justify"><B>1. <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">VENUE</FONT>:</B>
<FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">Rua Jos&eacute; Izidoro Biazetto, 158 - Bloco A - Curitiba, PR, with the presence of the Board members
via video conferencing</FONT>. <B>2. <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">DATE</FONT>: </B><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">January 26,
2022 - 8:30 a.m</FONT>. <B>3. <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">PRESIDING</FONT>:</B> <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">MARCEL MARTINS
MALCZEWSKI, Chair; and DENISE TEIXEIRA GOMES, Secretary</FONT>. <B>4. <FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt">MATTERS DISCUSSED AND RESOLUTIONS:</FONT></B></P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>I.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received information and discussed
the matter related to the Company&#8217;s financial standing and budget execution;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>II.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt; background-color: white">unanimously
resolved, after hearing the Investment and Innovation Committee, that Management continues the necessary negotiations on business opportunities
in photovoltaic projects of Distributed Generated Power under the energy compensation system offered in Public Call 03/2020</FONT><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>III.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">unanimously approved, after
hearing the Statutory Audit Committee, the execution of a new Corporate Contract for Sharing Human Resources, approved by the National
Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL);&nbsp;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>IV.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">unanimously <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">approved
the</FONT> revision of the Data Privacy and Protection Policy - NPC 0322;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>V.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">unanimously <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">approved</FONT>,
after hearing the Statutory Audit Committee, the Annual Revision of the Related-Party Transaction and Conflicts of Interest Policy - NPC
0106; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>VI.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">unanimously <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">approved
</FONT>the Revision of the Ombudsman Policy - NPC 0307; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>VII.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">attended a presentation on
Copel Distribui&ccedil;&atilde;o S.A.&#8217;s Cultural Transformation Project, discussed the matter, and presented its considerations;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>VIII.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received a biannual report
on Compliance works, discussed the matters presented, and requested that periodic reports be prepared on the matter;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>IX.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received a biannual report
from the Ethics Committee and Whistleblowing Channel, discussed the matters presented, and requested that period reports be prepared on
the matter;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>X.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">attended a presentation by
the external audit, <FONT STYLE="background-color: white">Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Auditores Independentes, </FONT>on interim audit results
and internal controls, and discussed the matter;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>XI.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">recorded having received the
resignation letter of Jo&atilde;o Luiz Giona Junior from the position of Fiscal Council Member (alternate), effective as of December 21,
2021, and recorded that the position will remain vacant until the General Shareholders' Meeting is held;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>XII.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received a report from the
Statutory Audit Committee about various matters, and discussed the topics presented;</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>XIII.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received a report from the
Investment and Innovation Committee and the Sustainable Development Committee, and discussed the matters presented; </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>XIV.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">received a report from the
Chief Executive Officer on several corporate subjects and discussed the matters; and</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 28.35pt"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt"><B>XV.</B></FONT></TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; font-size: 10.5pt">held the Executive Session.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: justify"><B>5. SIGNATURES:</B> MARCEL MARTINS MALCZEWSKI -
Chair; DANIEL PIMENTEL SLAVIERO - Executive Secretary; ANDRIEI JOS&Eacute; BEBER; CARLOS BIEDERMANN; FAUSTO AUGUSTO DE SOUZA; GUSTAVO
BONINI GUEDES; LEILA ABRAHAM LORIA; MARCO ANT&Ocirc;NIO BARBOSA C&Acirc;NDIDO; MARCO ANT&Ocirc;NIO BOLOGNA; and DENISE TEIXEIRA GOMES
- Secretary.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt/12pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 6pt 0 0; letter-spacing: 1pt; text-align: justify"><FONT STYLE="letter-spacing: 0pt"><I>This
is a free English translation of the minutes of Copel&#8217;s 222nd Ordinary Board of Directors&#8217; Meeting drawn up in Company&#8217;s
Book no. 12.</I></FONT></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10.5pt Arial, Helvetica, Sans-Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.05pt"><B>DENISE TEIXEIRA GOMES</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>SIGNATURE</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 24.5pt">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 24.5pt">Date January 27, 2022</P>

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        Daniel Pimentel Slaviero</FONT></P>
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    <TD STYLE="vertical-align: bottom; font: 11pt Calibri, Helvetica, Sans-Serif"><FONT STYLE="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, Serif; font-size: 10pt"><B>Daniel Pimentel Slaviero<BR>
Chief Executive Officer</B></FONT></TD>
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<P STYLE="font: 12pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-align: center"><B>FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0 12pt">This press release may contain forward-looking statements.
These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future
economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words &quot;anticipates&quot;, &quot;believes&quot;,
&quot;estimates&quot;, &quot;expects&quot;, &quot;plans&quot; and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal
operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends
affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect
the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected
events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic
and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual
results to differ materially from current expectations.</P>
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