The minimum amount of electricity used in a month by a typical user to satisfy basic needs that can be efficiently and economically satisfied by means of this form of final energy. The level of basic consumption will be as determined by law. Currently it is 200 kWh per month according to Act 188 of 1995. This consumption is the basis for granting subsidies to users in socioeconomic strata 1, 2 and 3, as specified in Annex 2 to Resolution CREG 077 of 1997.