This week, the Executive communicated an update to the energy subsidy policy, which implies a reduction in subsidies based on income level and geographical location. To continue benefiting from subsidies from the national State, users must register in the Registry of Access to Energy Subsidies (RASE).
After complete registration, users will be classified into three levels:
- Level 1, which will not have subsidies
- Level 2 and Level 3, which will receive a subsidy of 71.9% and 55% respectively.
This restructuring follows the authorization by the Secretary of Energy of a rate increase of at least 65% for users with medium and low incomes.
Who has to register for RASE?
As tol RASEthe Government specified that only those who They are NOT previously registered.
Those already registered do not need to do so again, and can verify their registration with a phone call. Also offered is the option of update personal data already registered.
Finally, the Secretary of Energy announced a “transition period” which will include the verification of existing data in the RASE, the exchange of information for a more rigorous control of those registered and the continuous monitoring of the relevant variables, thus marking the beginning of a new stage in the management of electricity subsidies and the corresponding tariff adjustments.
What is the new rate scheme for gas and electricity?
The Government simplified the tariff scheme for gas and electricity, affecting households segmented into three levels: high (N1), low (N2) and middle income (N3).
Unlike previous adjustments, this new scheme distributes the cost of cutting subsidies among all users, including those with low and middle incomes.
- Level 1: They have no subsidy.
- Level 2: 350 kWh/month (base consumption) + excess consumption at full price.
- Level 3: 250 kWh/month (base consumption) + excess consumption at full price.
- Cold areas (Level 2): 700 kWh/month (base consumption) + surplus consumption at full price.
- Cold areas (Level 3): 500 kWh/month (base consumption) + surplus consumption at full price.
