The Subsecretaría de Energía confirmed that results for the 2026 Electric Subsidy will be released during August 2026. Following the close of the application period on June 5, thousands of households across the country await notification of their eligibility for the state benefit, which is designed to offset rising electricity costs for vulnerable families.
How much will the electricity bill discount be?
The subsidy is not a fixed amount for all applicants; it is determined by the number of residents in a household, as recorded in the Registro Social de Hogares. According to the Subsecretaría de Energía, the benefit covers the second half of 2026 and will be applied to electricity bills in six monthly installments starting in September 2026.
Discount tiers are structured as follows:
- 1 household member: Total semestral discount of $17.346 (approximately $2.891 per month).
- 2 to 3 household members: Total semestral discount of $22.548 (approximately $3.758 per month).
- 4 or more household members: Total semestral discount of $32.224 (approximately $5.370 per month).
Did You Know? The subsidy is specifically calculated to provide a six-month reduction in energy costs, with the total benefit amount tiered based on the size of the family unit registered in the official government social database.
What to do if you have changed your address
Applicants who have moved since their initial registration must update their information to ensure the benefit is applied correctly. Beneficiaries have a 15-business-day window starting from the date the August results are published to update their client number.
Updates can be processed through the SIMPLE platform or by visiting regional offices of the Superintendencia de Electricidad y Combustibles (SEC). Failure to update this information may result in the loss of the subsidy or the credit being applied to a previous address.
Avoiding fraud and phishing attempts
Authorities have issued a warning regarding potential scams involving WhatsApp messages and SMS. The Ministerio de Energía stated that they will never request passwords or bank details, nor will they send external links or attachments for result notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I know if I received the subsidy?
The results will be released during August 2026. The system will send an automatic notification to the email address provided during the application process.
How is the discount applied to my bill?
The subsidy is divided into six monthly installments and will begin appearing as a credit on your electricity bills starting in September 2026.
How can I safely check my result?
The only secure way to check your status is by logging in with your ClaveÚnica on the official benefit portal. Do not open links or files sent via text or messaging apps.
Are you prepared to verify your details on the official platform once the August results are released?
