Starting in the first half of 2026, Chilean families will receive good news in their insurance accounts. light. The National Energy Commission (CNE) confirmed that a calculation error had been applied to the rates, which led to higher charges than appropriate. The correction of this difference will allow an average decrease of 2% at the national level, especially benefiting households that had been suffering the impact of the tariff unfreezing.
What are the areas of Chile that would have the greatest reduction in electricity?
The Minister of Energy, Diego Pardow, explained that the reduction in the cost of light will be applied gradually from January 2026. Although the general discount will be 2%, some areas of the country will have more notable discounts. In regions such as Atacama, Coquimbo and Valparaíso, households could see a decrease of between 6% and 8% in their bills, which makes a significant difference for families who allocate a large part of their budget to energy consumption.
The estimates, however, are still subject to a final technical report that will define the exact figures. Some experts anticipate that the benefit of light It could be higher in the south of the country, where electricity costs are usually higher. Regions such as Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aysén and Magallanes could register a drop of up to 9%, depending on the final evaluation of the regulatory bodies.
The tariff correction of light responds to a list of factors detected in the electrical system audit:
- A double application of the inflation index was identified in the calculation of rates.
- An overestimation of the projected income for the distribution companies was found.
The error was determined to have accumulated an economic impact of more than $100 million.
These points were reviewed by the CNE, which finally recognized the need to adjust the accounts of light to compensate users.
The reductions in light Not only do they imply relief for households, but they could also have positive effects on the local economy. With lower energy costs, SMEs and businesses will see an improvement in their operating margins, especially in colder regions with greater electricity demand.
