The national government has implemented a new tariff scheme for electricity distribution companies Edenor and Edesur, following the introduction of a system of targeted subsidies, which will impact upcoming bills.
The measure is retroactively effective from January 16, 2026, and applies to all residential users, including those who generate their own energy and inject it into the grid.
The new scheme unifies previous benefits under the framework of the Focused Energy Subsidies (SEF) regime. This system aims to allow vulnerable households to access a block of basic electricity consumption at reduced prices, restructuring the previous subsidies for levels 1, 2, and 3 of the segmentation.
The measure was officially established through Resolutions 21/2026 and 22/2026 of the National Electricity Regulatory Entity (ENRE), published in the Official Gazette this Thursday.
This change will result in an increase in future bills, which will also be subject to a monthly adjustment for inflation.
The technical procedure sets consumption blocks based on seasonality.
For high-demand months, including January, February, May, June, July, August, and December, the subsidized cap is 300 kWh per month.
In contrast, for low-demand months like March, April, September, October, and November, the basic consumption limit is reduced to 150 kWh per month.
Regarding the economic impact, the regulation stipulates that during the year 2026, an additional extraordinary subsidy of up to 25% on the price of basic consumption will be applied.
This percentage is added to the general subsidy established on the Seasonal Price (PEST) of electricity.
The Secretariat of Energy has the authority to adjust this percentage as needed, as long as it does not exceed the 25% cap.
Finally, the new tariff schedule determines that Public Interest Entities and Neighborhood Clubs will receive the subsidy on 100% of their total consumption, not being subject to the aforementioned basic block limits.
The distribution companies have a five-day deadline to publish these new schedules in mass-circulation newspapers.
