From Monday, July 1, people can start applying for electricity subsidy. Also known as a “light subsidy,” this program provides a discount on the electricity rate to those who meet established requirements.
It is important to note that the first of three gradual increases in electricity bills will begin today. The increase is due to a drop in rates since 2019, which left the power system with a $6 billion debt.
This increase in electricity rates This marks the start of the first of three adjustments to take place between 2024 and 2025.
What is electricity subsidy?
Electricity Subsidy or Electricity Subsidy 2024 is a purposeful initiative Providing monthly or bi-monthly discounts on electricity bills of the most vulnerable households. This benefit aims to reduce the financial burden of households facing financial difficulties.
This measure is part of the electricity rate stabilization law, Which establishes a transitional subsidy that will be applied between 2024 and 2026. This subsidy will be applied to the electricity bills of more than one million households belonging to the most vulnerable sector of the population.
The first call for the 2024 electricity subsidy started on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 00:00 and will end on Sunday, July 14 at 11:59 pm. Once this period is over, applicants will receive an email containing all the relevant details about their application.
The result of this call will be communicated in mid-September 2024. To know the exact date when this information was published, it is advisable to visit the official website of the subsidy www.subsidioelectrico.cl. This platform will be important to stay updated on the process and any official communication related to electricity subsidy.
Requirements to apply for 2024 electricity subsidy
- 40% of whom belong to the most vulnerable groupSocial Household Registry (RSH) Of the Ministry of Social Development and Family.
- Home with:
• At least one member is under care (children and adolescents, people with disabilities or people with functional dependency).
• At least one member identified as a caregiver.
• At least one elderly person. - Those who have updated their electricity bill payment. In case of first call, you can contact the service providing electric company or cooperative to regularize the payment status before July 31, 2024.
2024 electricity subsidy will be implemented From the second half of 2024.
Know how to apply for electricity subsidy
Visit the website to apply for 2024 electricity subsidy www.subsidioelectrico.cl And look for the application option, available from July 1. Once inside, you will need to enter your clavunica and provide the following information:
- Regions and communes
- The electric company or cooperative that provides the electricity supply
- Customer Identification Number (information that can be found on your ticket)
- Contact Email