After last year’s upgrade, Social Bill Bonus It goes back to previous access needs for families in economic and physical hardship. Applied directly to bills, these benefits help reduce essential utility costs. With the renewal scheduled for 2025, let’s see who can benefit from it, how they work, quantities and requirements.
Who has the right to it.
To receive the social bonus, certain economic requirements must be met, which are measured by the ISEE. Families must submit a Single Substitute Declaration (DSU) to obtain the ISEE certification required for assessment. The latest requirements for 2025 are as follows:
- For less than four dependent children, the ISEE limit is set. 9.530 euros.
- For families with four or more dependent children, the ISEE limit is 20 thousand euros.
Households with an ISEE between 9,530 and 15 thousand euros can also benefit from the social bonus, with a bonus equal to 80%, as provided in the Arera press release of January 10, 2024, for electricity and gas consumers. The difficulty for is related to the social bonus. Situation Condominiums are also entitled to request bonuses, provided residents respect ISEE’s prescribed limits.
How much are the social bonuses of electricity price?
Social bonuses, valid for a 12-month period, include discounts on electricity, gas and water, calculated based on average consumption and family unit composition.
The electricity bonus is applied directly to the bill and is reserved for households that meet ISEE requirements. It provides a basic compensation, which is calculated on the basis of the number of family members. An exceptional contribution was introduced for the first three months in 2024, designed to support families during the winter, but was not renewed for 2025.
The social bonus on electricity bills is determined based on the composition of the family unit and the level of economic hardship, with an annual amount expressed per point of withdrawal (POD). The general bonus amount is divided as follows:
- 1-2 member families: 113.46 Euros per year.
- A family with 3 members: 146.40 Euro per annum.
- A family with 4 or more members: 161.04 Euro per year.
Gas bonus amount
The gas bonus depends on seasonal needs, being higher in winter, when consumption for heating increases, and lower in summer months, when gas is used mainly for cooking and domestic hot water. is limited to the production of Hence, the amount is higher in the winter months and is distributed as follows:
- Families of up to 4 members: For domestic hot water and/or cooking use, the bonus ranges around 11.04 euros, depending on the climate zone. If heating is included, the amount rises to 53.32 euros (for the coldest areas, such as zone F). For gas consumption that includes domestic hot water, cooking and heating, the bonus can reach €64.64 in harsh climates.
- Families with more than 4 members: For domestic hot water and/or cooking, the bonus rises to around 15.64 euros in the coldest regions. If the gas is also used for heating, the amount increases significantly, with a maximum of 54.87 euros in regions with severe winters. The maximum amount of 61.64 euros is reached when the gas is used for domestic hot water, cooking and heating in cold climates.
The water bonus covers 18.25 cubic meters of water annually for each family member, which equates to about 50 liters per day per person. The relief applies to all major water cost items, such as water, sewage and purification fees, and varies based on tariffs established by the local water manager.
