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The summer electricity subsidy is about to take effect in Mexicali and San Felipe, as part of the annual support program designed to alleviate household expenses during the hot season. The measure was confirmed by the Baja California government and will begin to be implemented on May 1, 2026.
This program is implemented every year due to the significant increase in electricity consumption in the region, where the use of cooling systems becomes essential during the summer. In this context, the subsidy aims to prevent the increased demand for electricity from translating into a greater economic impact on households.
In previous years, this support has been implemented in coordination with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), benefiting more than one million users in the state. The strategy has been considered one of the most important policies for containing household spending on basic services during the hottest months.
For the 2026 cycle, state authorities announced that more than 1.485 billion pesos will be allocated to maintain the preferential rate scheme, which is automatically activated on residential electricity bills.
The subsidy will begin appearing on bills starting May 1, 2026, the date the program officially begins operating in both municipalities. It will remain in effect until October, coinciding with the period of highest electricity demand in the region.
The scheme includes four consumption ranges, the main one being 1 to 750 kilowatts, where the lowest subsidy rate applies. The majority of beneficiaries fall into this range.
According to the state government, the support will reach more than 1.2 million users, representing broad coverage for households in Mexicali and San Felipe. The goal is to reduce the impact of electricity consumption without affecting the quality of service.
Authorities in the state of Baja California indicated that these types of support schemes, such as the summer electricity subsidy in Mexicali and San Felipe, are maintained as a policy to protect the family economy, especially in areas where high temperatures force the constant use of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Source: mibolsillo
