The Ministry of Energy has announced that next Thursday, January 2, 2025, the results of the second call for the Electricity Subsidy will be announced, a temporary benefit that seeks to alleviate energy costs for the most vulnerable households in Chile.
The subsidy, which will be applied between January and June 2025, is intended for families that are part of the 40% most vulnerable according to the Social Household Registry and, as a priority, those with electrodependent people. Beneficiaries will receive monthly discounts on their accounts lightwith amounts that vary depending on the size of the household: $71,652 for families of four or more members, $51,759 for those with two to three people, and $39,807 for single-person households.
To check if they were selected, applicants must enter the official website of the subsidywww.subsidioeléctrico.cl, using your Unique Key. Additionally, the information will be available through the ChileAtiende offices and its telephone service.
This benefit, part of the policies of support promoted by the government, represents significant economic relief in a context of growing concern about energy costs. The measure has been widely appreciated, although some critics have pointed out the delay in the publication of the results, initially scheduled for December.
With this announcement, the government reaffirms its commitment to the families most in need, offering a support directly to face the economic challenges of 2025.
