The proposal for the new scheme is based on the adoption of both inclusion and exclusion criteria.
The Government revealed the fundamental parameters that will govern the implementation of a new subsidy scheme for gas and electricity. The focus now will incorporate criteria linked to family income, possession of assets and the adoption of a Basic Energy Basket (CBE) that will cover aspects such as consumption and the bioclimatic zone.
The new scheme proposal is based on the adoption of both inclusion and exclusion criteria. Furthermore, it contemplates the application of a CBE that will specify the minimum consumption levels necessary to guarantee the subsistence of various family groups in different regions, months of the year and supply modalities.
The central objective is to calculate the public resources that will be allocated to direct subsidies and determine the precise number of beneficiaries under this renewed scheme. The Ministry of Energy anticipates that the allocation of subsidies will be carried out considering the household as the unit where a person or group of people who share expenses resides. Consequently, the sum of income and assets of the cohabitants will be evaluated.
To carry out this comprehensive evaluation, a cross-check of information will be carried out that will cover aspects such as retirements and pensions, non-contributory pensions, electrodependents, social programs, independent employment, dependent employment, real estate, boats, automobiles, motorcycles and aircraft.
This multifaceted approach will allow ua more precise and equitable allocation of subsidiesensuring that those who need it most are the primary beneficiaries of this government energy support.
How to know if the subsidy applies to the electricity and gas rate
- Exclusion criteria:
- Own an aircraft.
- Own a boat.
- Own two or more real estate properties.
- Own a car less than 5 years old.
If you do not meet any of the exclusion criteria, your family income will be analyzed:
- Your declared income will be compared with the Basic Energy Basket (CBE)
- The CBE is calculated according to:
- Number of household members (1-2, 3-4, 5 or more)
- Residence biozone (6 levels, from very warm to very cold)
- Month to subsidize
- Services used (electricity, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas)
- Your home may be subsidized if the CBE represents more than 10% of your recorded income.
How to check if you receive the subsidy:
- Official form: [[se quitó una URL no válida]]([se quitó una URL no válida])
- My Argentina App: Download the application, log in with CUIL and look for the “My procedures” > “Energy” > “Social Rate” section.
Customer service line:
- Edenor: 0800-666-3366
- Edesur: 0800-333-3787
- Camuzzi Gas Pampeana: 0810-555-4279
- Naturgy: 0800-333-4272
Keep in mind:
- Rate segmentation is an ongoing process. Your data can be re-evaluated at any time.
- If you are not sure if you meet the requirements, you can consult with a representative of your energy distribution company.
Additional resources:
- Energy segmentation: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/subsidios
- Frequently asked questions: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/subsidios/preguntas-frecuentes
Source: Ambito
