Until Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m., households in vulnerable situations in Chile can apply for the Electricity Subsidy. This benefit is designed to help families facing economic hardship by partially covering the cost of their electricity bills starting in the first half of 2025. Application is simple and completely online, taking approximately five minutes.
To access this subsidy, the first requirement is to be registered in the Social Registry of Households (RSH) and belong to the most vulnerable 40% of the population. This ensures that support reaches the families who need it most and ensures efficient use of allocated resources. The second requirement is to have the payment of electricity bills up to date. Complying with this point is essential to qualify, since it seeks to support those who, despite their efforts, need additional support to balance their expenses.
The third and last requirement is to be a residential customer of an electric company in the country, since this benefit does not apply to commercial or industrial customers. To apply, it is essential to have these three requirements, and they are not considered exceptions. This subsidy aims to directly address the needs of households and help cover an essential expense for daily life, especially in the winter months, when energy consumption is usually higher.
The process of postulation It is simple and is done by entering the official Electricity Subsidy website. Once there, you must click on the “Request it here” option and log in with the Unique Code, which is essential to complete the procedure. In addition, it is necessary to have the name of the electric company that provides service to the home and the customer number associated with the account, information that can be found on any recent electricity bill.
Upon submitting the application, applicants will receive a confirmation email indicating that the process has been successfully registered. This email will also serve as proof of application, so it is recommended to keep it until the assignment of the application is confirmed. subsidy. The official response will be sent later, and if approved, the aid will begin to be applied in the coming months.
