Who is Entitled to the People's Light Program in 2026?
To have access to Light of the PeopleFamilies need to meet specific socioeconomic criteria defined by the Federal Government.
The main requirement is to be registered in Single Registry for Social Programs (CadÚnico) with the monthly family income per capita within the stipulated limits.
This means that each family member must have an income equal to or less than a certain amount for the benefit to be applied to the electricity bill.
Families registered in the CadÚnico with income per capita from to half the minimum wage have the right to total exemption from energy tariff for consumption up to 80 kWh per month, which zeroes out the electricity bill within that consumption range.
Furthermore, starting in 2026, families with income per capita across half a minimum wage they also receive partial discount, which includes exemption from the Energy Development Account (CDE) contribution for monthly consumption of up to 120 kWh, reducing the bill amount.
Other categories are also included, such as seniors aged 65 or older and people with disabilities who receive the Continuous Benefit Payment (BPC)as well as indigenous and quilombola families Registered in the CadÚnico (Single Registry for Social Programs) within the required income bracket.
These criteria aim to ensure that the Luz do Povo program fairly and effectively benefits families in situations of social vulnerability throughout Brazil by 2026.
Practical example
Maria, a resident of the interior of Maranhão, receives Bolsa Família (a Brazilian social welfare program) and is registered in the CadÚnico (a Brazilian social welfare program).
By updating your registration, you became eligible for the benefit linked to the Luz do Povo program, significantly reducing your monthly energy bill.