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Avoid Aneel's increase: Discover how to save up to 65% on your electricity bill! Find out everything about the social tariff program and reduce your electricity costs.
At the end of June, the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) announced the activation of the yellow tariff flag for consumers of the National Interconnected System (SIN). This means an increase in the energy bill of R$1,88 for every 100 kilowatt-hours consumed. With this change, many families need to find ways to save on their electricity bills so as not to overload their household budget.
Electricity Bill: how to save with the Social Tariff Program
One of the most effective ways to save on your electricity bill is through the Social Electricity Tariff program. This program is aimed at low-income families and provides a considerable reduction in the monthly energy bill.
In Pará, for example, around 1 million families are already benefiting from the program, according to the Customer Relationship analyst at Equatorial Pará, Alexandro Freitas. However, there are still 690 thousand families that are entitled to this benefit, but do not yet take advantage of it.
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To be part of the program, families must meet some requirements. The main one is registration in the Single Registry for Federal Government Social Programs (CadÚnico) and have a monthly family income of up to half the minimum wage per person. It is important to note that the energy bill does not need to be in the name of the holder of the Social Identification Number (NIS), which facilitates the registration process.
Reducing your energy bill: updating your registration is essential
To ensure the continuity of the discount on the energy bill, it is essential that beneficiaries keep their registration updated. The family responsible must gather documentation from all family members and take it to the Social Assistance Reference Center (CRAS). In the state of Pará, for example, 80 thousand families need to update their data to avoid losing the benefit.
Alexandro Freitas highlights the importance of this update and highlights that, for indigenous people and quilombolas, the reduction can reach up to 100% in the first 50 kilowatts consumed. This benefit is crucial to ensuring that these communities can have access to electricity without compromising the family budget.
Saving on your electricity bill: criteria for participating in the Federal Government program
To register for the Social Tariff program, families must meet some specific criteria. In addition to being registered with the Single and have a family income of up to half the minimum wage per person, other conditions include:
- Receive Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC) as a person with a disability or elderly person over 65 years of age;
- Have a person in the family who makes continuous use of electrical equipment for health reasons.
In the case of families with members who need electrical equipment on an ongoing basis, the family income can be up to three minimum wages. It is also necessary to present a medical report that details the patient's clinical information, the necessary equipment and the period of treatment.
Tips for reducing your energy bill on a daily basis
Even with the benefit of the Social Tariff, adopting energy-saving practices in everyday life can help reduce your electricity bill even further. Some tips include:
- Unplug electronic devices when not in use;
- Use LED lamps, which are more economical and durable;
- Take advantage of natural light as much as possible, opening windows and curtains during the day;
- Avoid excessive use of air conditioning units and opt for fans on less hot days;
- Keep electrical appliances up to date to ensure they are running efficiently.
These practices, combined with the benefit of the Social Tariff program, can make a big difference to your energy bill at the end of the month.
Aneel and the impact of tariff flags
Aneel's decision to activate the yellow tariff flag directly impacts consumers' pockets. To the tariff flags They are a system that signals the cost of generating electrical energy, according to production conditions. When the yellow flag is in effect, it means that the conditions for energy generation are less favorable, resulting in a higher cost for consumers.
For many families, this increase can be a challenge. That's why programs like the Social Tariff are so important, as they offer a way to alleviate this impact, allowing low-income families to save on electricity bills and maintain access to electricity in a more sustainable way.
Saving on electricity bills is a growing concern for many families, especially with rising energy tariffs. The Social Electricity Tariff program, promoted by Aneel, is a valuable tool to help low-income families reduce their monthly energy costs.
By keeping records up to date and adopting energy-saving practices, it is possible to face the challenges imposed by tariff flags and guarantee a more affordable electricity bill for everyone.
