Government proposes differential energy tariffs to alleviate costs for the most vulnerable households
The National Government presented a draft resolution establishing transitional guidelines for applying differential tariffs in the electricity service to regulated end-users located in special areas of the country.
TL;DR
- The Ministry of Mines has presented a draft resolution for differential electricity tariffs in specific areas.
- The initiative targets vulnerable households in strata 1 and 2 located in special areas like rural zones and informal settlements.
- The goal is to alleviate service costs for these families and ensure service continuity and efficiency.
- The measure is temporary and intended to address situations where some electricity retailers have a high concentration of vulnerable users, leading to payment difficulties.
- Retailers applying these differential tariffs must inform relevant authorities and report monthly on their calculations and results.
- This aims to ensure equitable access to electricity and prevent socioeconomic instability for operators.