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More Than 1.8 Million People Will Benefit from the New Rule That Expands the ICMS Exemption on the Electricity Bill. The Measure Goes into Effect This July
Since July 5, the new electricity bill rule in the Social Tariff for Electric Energy (TSEE) has been in effect, established by the Provisional Measure No. 1,300/2025, in the state of Bahia.
The measure benefits low-income families registered in the Single Registry, who now have free electricity consumption of up to 80 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month.
Before the change, this benefit was only available to those consuming up to 50 kWh per month.
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Exemption Applies Only to Electricity
Despite the free consumption of up to 80 kWh, it’s important for consumers to stay alert. The electricity bill may have other charges.
Some municipalities in Bahia, for example, charge the Public Lighting Contribution (CIP), even for those consuming below the new limit.
The amount of the CIP is defined by municipal laws and may still appear on the bill.
Before and After the Change
With the new rules, a family consuming 80 kWh, which previously paid R$ 30.73 just for electricity, now pays nothing for that consumption.
However, if they exceed this limit, they will pay the full price for the excess. For example, if the consumption is 100 kWh, the charge will be for the additional 20 kWh.
The measure, for now, does not change the number of beneficiaries. In the Neoenergia Coelba area, around 1.8 million low-income families remain served.
Before the change, these consumers paid, on average, R$ 49.39. Now, the average bill is expected to drop to R$ 25.80 — considering only the electricity tariff, excluding taxes and other contributions.
End of Tiered Discount
The previous rule offered discounts of up to 65% for those consuming up to 220 kWh/month, tiered.
With the new regulation, the focus has shifted to total exemption for those consuming up to 80 kWh, and full tariff for any excess amount.
Bill Still Includes Taxes
The electricity bill is not composed solely of the consumption tariff. It also includes federal, state taxes, and the CIP, defined by the municipalities.
Therefore, even those who have exemptions under the new rule may continue to pay some amount, depending on the city they live in.
How to Request the Benefit
Those who meet the criteria can apply for the Social Tariff even if the bill is not in their own name. To do this, they must contact Neoenergia and present their CPF and an identification document with a photo.
In the case of indigenous people, the RANI (Administrative Registry of Indigenous Birth) is accepted.
Although it is not mandatory, having the bill in one’s own name facilitates automatic access to the benefit and receipt of important information.
Who Is Entitled
Those who have the right to the Social Tariff include:
- Families registered in the CadÚnico, with an income of up to half the minimum wage per person;
- Families with an income of up to three minimum wages, with a dependent member requiring essential electrical appliances;
- Families with an elderly person aged 65 or older, or a person with a disability receiving BPC with an active NB.
With information from NeoEnergia.
