The government is reclassifying users from countries that requested energy subsidies

The government revealed that 2,854 homes in Cordoba suffer from inappropriate gas and electricity subsidies. Georeferencing and typology were used to reclassify N1

05/12/2025 – 08:42 AM

The national government has conducted a new review of the allocation of subsidies for gas and electricity in closed neighborhoods and countries, allowing us to conclude that these users are high-income, and have allowed Detecting more than 2,800 families who incorrectly requested and enjoyed this feature.

Within the framework of the National Energy Subsidy Targeting Programme, the National Government is implementing a Comprehensive review of your energy subsidy record (RASE) through the intelligent intersection of geographic information, administrative records, and public and private databases.

This new phase includes the analysis of gated communities in the province of Córdoba, where 2,854 families were identified who received subsidies despite residing in countries and neighborhoods with high purchasing power.

The applied methodology uses tools Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Satellite images and standards provided by regulatory agencies. Thanks to this approach, supplies classified as N2 and N3 were detected among the regions showing a clear ability to contribute, which means there is a clear error in the inclusion.

Reclassification from RASE

As a result, all residential RASE users located within geo-referenced developments will be so Reclassified to Level 1 (High income) according to the standards set to ensure fair distribution of support.

Reclassify users They may request a review through the remote processing platform. (TAD), but they bear the burden of proving that the exclusion is invalid.

This procedure completes the first phase of the operation, in AMBA and in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires More than 15,518 users have already been discovered and reclassified Who received benefits incorrectly. Together, the two reclassifications represent financial savings of approximately $3.56 billion, enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the support system.

The Government expressed that, through these measures, it reaffirms its commitment to A fair, transparent and non-discriminatory support systemwhich takes care of public resources and focuses help only on those who really need it. The process of cleaning the registry will continue in all regions of the country To promote a sustainable and just system.

New support system

A few days ago, the government announced New targeted support plan For residential users of electricity and gas that Javier Miley’s government will implement starting in January, contains three relevant changes.

He will be the first of them Eliminate current tariff fragmentation According to family income; Then gradually Reducing state compensation For the medium and low-income sectors during 2026, and finally a new assistance program for low-income bottled gas consumers that will be directed through virtual wallets.

Replacement of the customs aid system inherited from the Alberto Fernández administration It will represent financial savings for the liberal administration in disbursing subsidies that will range between US$700 million and US$1,000 million over the next year.