In Cordova The authorities had anticipated that the increases in electricity ratesafter the resolutions published this Wednesday by the Ministry of Energy of the Nation.
To the removal of subsidies is added a new tariff table, all elements that will fully impact the final amount of the invoice. In the province, it is estimated that the increase in the total price will register increases of between 10 and 85 percent, depending on the category of each user.
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To begin analyzing the impact of the adjustment, it is necessary to identify the category. In the Epec tickets It is located on the left, below the billing information. In a small text mention if it is N1, N2 or N3.
In the case of N1, they are users who no longer receive subsidies. Category N2 reaches vulnerable households, while N3 represents middle class homes.
Rate increases
- N1: They are paying the value of the KWH at $44 and now it rises to $57. To this we must add the added value of distribution (VAD) and taxes. It is estimated that the final amount of the increase will be around 10%.
- N2: The price of KWH goes from $3 to $16 (plus VAD and taxes). At this level they calculate that an increase of 65% will be reflected in the final amount.
- N3: The KWH will increase from $4 to $25 (plus VAD and taxes) and they estimate a final increase of 85%.
In the case of N2 and N3, they will be the ones who receive the biggest shock, according to the amounts they have been paying until now.
Consumption caps
On the other hand, the Ministry of Energy implements changes in the subsidy scheme and establishes consumption limits to subsidize.
- N2: Until now they had no consumption limit, meaning they paid the same price regardless of how much they spent. Now they will have a subsidized price of up to 350 KWH per month. When this level is exceeded, the surplus will be paid at a free price.
- N3: Until now it had a limit of 400 KWH per month and now it will have a restriction of 250 KWH per month. The surplus will be collected without subsidy.
The impact of the electricity rate increase.
Key recategorization
Faced with the high rate that is expected with the next invoices, they highlight the importance of recategorize to avoid losing subsidies in those homes that deem it appropriate. It is worth remembering that Epec opened the process for its users in the province.
“All those people who have never done the procedure and who are not in a position to be in N1 but are of medium or low income should do it because if they do not do it in 60 consecutive days they will lose the subsidy and the costs will be very important,” he warned in Telenight Walter Scavinoexvowel of Public Services Regulatory Entity (Ersep).
Anticipating sharp increases, he added: “The impact is going to be very important if users do not take due note of this and do not control and maximize the level of consumption.”
