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Social Electricity Tariff: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how low-income families in Brazil can access significant discounts on their monthly electricity bills through this social program.

The Social Electricity Tariff is a program designed to provide lower electricity costs for households facing financial hardship.

Who it's for

This scheme is available to low-income families who are officially registered in the CadÚnico system.

What you get

If you qualify, you will receive a significant discount on your monthly electricity bill, helping to reduce your overall household expenses.

What it costs you

There is no direct fee to join the program, but you must maintain an active and updated registration in the CadÚnico database to remain eligible.

The catch to know

The discount is not applied to your account automatically. You must take the extra step of informing your local utility company about your CadÚnico status to start receiving the benefit.

How to apply

  1. Ensure your family is registered and active in the CadÚnico system.
  2. Contact your electricity provider to report your status.
  3. Provide your documentation to the utility company to request the discount.
  4. Check your next electricity bill to confirm the discount has been applied.

For more details, visit the official portal: https://www.gov.br/aneel/pt-br/assuntos/tarifa-social