Summer heat often brings a bigger electricity bill. Many people fire up air conditioners and fans. This makes power use jump way up. Knowing this, the CFE, the national utility company, offers special deals. These discounts help families manage costs during the hottest months. But these savings do not last forever.
Understanding the Special Electricity Rates
When temperatures climb, so does the need for cooling. Air conditioners and fans work hard. This causes electricity bills to rise. To help people in very hot areas, the CFE put these plans in place. They want to ease the financial burden for millions. These folks live where heat waves hit hardest.
This isn’t a simple price cut. It is a special rate that began on May 1, 2025. This rate applies during summer and other high-demand times. If you live in a selected area, the lower price kicks in automatically. You do not need to do anything extra to get it.
Who gets to enjoy these lower rates? The discounts are for those on specific tariffs: 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, and DAC. But there is a catch. Your region must have extreme weather. The average temperature must be above 33 degrees Celsius. Many areas qualify for this special help.
- Baja California
- Campeche
- Coahuila
- Colima
- Chihuahua
- Chiapas
- Guerrero
- Morelos
- Nayarit
- Nuevo León
- Oaxaca
- San Luis Potosí
- Sinaloa
- Sonora
- Tabasco
- Tamaulipas
- Veracruz
- Yucatán
Deadline for Discounts and the DAC Tariff Warning
These special rates are helpful, but be careful. The discount period ends in October 2025. After that date, your bill will return to the normal rate. The change happens automatically. No one needs to switch it back.
Your savings depend on how much power you use. The discount stays active until October. However, if you use too much electricity, you could lose the benefit. You might get moved to the DAC tariff. DAC stands for Doméstica de Alto Consumo, or High Consumption Domestic. This tariff is more expensive. If you are a pensioner, you might qualify for other discounts.
The DAC tariff applies to homes that constantly use more power than allowed. This maximum use is set for their specific area. To avoid DAC, watch your energy use closely. Follow the CFE’s tips for saving electricity.
Smart Ways to Save Electricity
Perhaps you do not live in a region that gets these discounts. You still need ways to cut down your energy use. The CFE can cut off power for unpaid bills. So, it is smart to prevent problems with these simple actions:
- Use natural airflow: Open windows at night. Keep curtains closed during the day.
- Choose fans over air conditioners. Fans use less electricity.
- Maintain your air conditioner. Clean its filters. Make sure it works right.
- Place your AC unit in a cool spot. Keep it away from heat sources and direct sun.
- Set your thermostat to 25°C (77°F). Dropping it even one degree can raise power use by up to 6%.
- Let in natural light during the day. This cuts down on needing light bulbs.
- Switch old light bulbs to LED lamps. LEDs save over 80% on energy.
- Unplug devices not in use. Adjust your refrigerator temperature as advised by its maker.
- Dry clothes outside on a line. Avoid using an electric dryer.
The electricity discounts end in October 2025. After that, these smart habits become even more important. Using energy wisely helps your wallet. Take advantage of the special rates now, if you qualify. Use these months to save money.