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Buenos Aires Province to End Energy Subsidies for Gated Communities on Jan. 1, 2026

Officials say the shift aims to focus limited aid on low-income households during a national redesign of the subsidy system.

Overview

  • The change affects about 79,500 users, including roughly 66,900 in Greater Buenos Aires under Edenor and Edesur and 12,600 in interior areas regulated by OCEBA.
  • Lower‑income households may continue receiving the provincial social tariff only if they register with OCEBA and meet eligibility criteria.
  • The national government’s proposal under consultation consolidates three user categories into two, with subsidized consumption caps of up to 300 kWh in high-demand months and 150 kWh in temperate months.
  • Provincial officials said middle‑income users will lose national subsidies under the new framework, though some may still qualify for the provincial benefit if registered and eligible.
  • Minister Carlos Bianco announced the measures and indicated further implementation details will be provided in the coming weeks.