Residential users who wish to continue receiving the subsidy on their electricity and gas bills must re-register in the Registry of Access to Energy Subsidies (RASE) before September 4. However, mere registration does not guarantee the granting of the subsidy, since the application will be evaluated by the Ministry of Energy. How do I know if I am already registered?
The The extension ordered by the Ministry of Energy, headed by Eduardo Rodríguez Chirillo, seeks to reduce the number of users who receive state aid and to ensure that more families pay full rates, such as those paid by higher-income sectors.
Previously, under the administration of Alberto Fernández, an automated system had been created that, based on the social rate, extended subsidies to households even if they had not registered in the RASE.
In this context, more than one million households in extremely vulnerable situations had been counted, which due to lack of connectivity or ignorance of the resolution, had not been registered.
The measure was intended to protect these families, preventing them from being left without assistance due to lack of access to the registry. However, Javier Milei’s administration intends to carry out “the largest fiscal adjustment in history”, which affects the most vulnerable residential users.
To find out if a household is eligible for any financial assistance on electricity rates, you must go to the official website of the Electricity Regulatory Entity (ENRE) and complete an online form. This form must include the Edenor or Edesur account number, as appropriate.
Registration for electricity and gas subsidies: how to complete the RASE form, step by step
Argentines who want to apply for or maintain energy subsidies must complete a registration form free of charge.
The scheme divides residential users into three categories: the lowest-income group (N2), with greater subsidy coverage; an intermediate group (N3), which receives subsidies up to a consumption limit; and the highest-income group (N1). The latter will no longer receive subsidies and will start paying the full rate.
How to apply for the subsidy online
- To register, you must have your ID, electricity and gas bills, personal income data, email address and CUIL number for both the owner and any cohabitants on hand.
- Then, you must enter www.argentina.gob.ar/subsidiosor access the Mi Argentina application, tap on “complete the registration form” and accept that the information declared is true.
- Fill in your personal, work and financial details. Then, press the “Next” button.
- Complete the service details, first for gas and then for electricity, if you need both subsidies. Both the customer/account/service number or supply identifier (NIS) and the meter number can be identified at the top of each bill.
- Complete the details of everyone living in the home, including their assets and income.
- Submit the request. The National Government will analyze the data and then send a response to the user by email.
What are the categories of users of the services?
There are three categories of users that are divided according to different characteristics. The values of the Total Basic Basket (CBT) for a household of four people were taken from the data reported by Indec, corresponding to July 2024.
High Income (N1)
- Households with total monthly income equal to or greater than $3,152,268 (3.5 CBT).
- Exceptions apply to cold zones with a threshold of $3,845,767.
- Owners of three or more vehicles less than five years old, three or more properties, or luxury boats.
Average Income (N3)
- Total monthly household income between $900,648 and $3,152,268 (1 to 3.5 CBT).
- Owners of up to two properties and one vehicle less than three years old.
- Households with disabled people have tight thresholds.
Low Income (L2)
- Income less than $900,648 (1 CBT).
- They may own a property and, in certain cases, a vehicle less than three years old.
