He Electricity subsidya state benefit aimed at supporting Chile’s most vulnerable families in the face of rising electricity rates, has generated great expectations since the first call for applications was opened in July. This subsidy promises a half-yearly discount on the electricity bill, alleviating the economic burden in a context of rising electricity costs. Initially, the authorities indicated that the results of this first application would be revealed in September or October; however, an advance in the publication date has recently been announced.
The Government has confirmed that the results of this first postulation The subsidies will be available starting Saturday, August 31. This advance will allow families to know in advance if they have been selected to receive the subsidy, which is especially important for the financial planning of the beneficiary households. The results can be consulted through the official subsidy website, créditoelectrico.cl, as well as on the ChileAtiende portal.
He Electricity subsidy offers a one-time discount on the October bill, with amounts that vary depending on the number of household members. Households with only one member will receive a discount of $25,000, those with two or three members will receive $30,000, and families with four or more members will get a discount of $45,000. This one-time payment seeks to mitigate the impact of the increase in electricity rates on the most vulnerable families in the country.
If you are not selected in this first postulationthose interested should not be discouraged, since the Government has arranged an appeal process that will extend for five business days, from Monday, September 2 to Friday, September 6. During this period, applicants may submit their claims through the same website, subsidioelectrico.cl, to reconsider their inclusion in the list of beneficiaries.
In addition, the Ministry of Energy has reported that the Electricity Subsidy will remain in force until 2026, with different calls for applications. The next call will be made during the first half of October, although the date of the call has not yet been confirmed. date Exactly. The discounts for this new application will correspond to the period of the first half of 2025, that is, they will cover the months from January to June of next year.
