The social bonus for domestic users (electricity, gas and water) has been extended until December 31, 2024, offering an important benefit for low-income families or families in economic difficulty. This support aims to reduce the impact of bills, especially for large families and those with modest incomes
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What is the Electricity, Gas and Water Social Bonus
The social bonus for users is a benefit intended for families with specific economic conditions, which allows them to obtain a discount on electricity, gas and water bills.
Managed by ARERA (Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment), the bonus is aimed at families in economic difficulty or with a component with disabilities who need medical equipment powered by
electricity.
Requirements to Get the Bonus
The social bonus for bills is available to families that meet specific income requirements and household composition. Here’s who can benefit from the bonus:
- ISEE income:
- Up to 9,530 euros for families with up to 3 dependent children.
- Up to 20,000 euros for large families with at least 4 dependent children.
- Supplies:
- Direct supply: The user must be registered to one of the members of the family unit and intended for domestic use. It must be actively or temporarily suspended due to arrears
- Condominium supply: The user must serve the condominium where the house is located and must be active for domestic use.
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How the Bonus Works
The social bonus is applied directly to the electricity and water bill, while for gas the amount varies depending on the time of year and the climate zone. To request the benefit, it is necessary to submit the Single Replacement Declaration (DSU) annually, thus obtaining a suitable ISEE certificate. In the case of a condominium supply, the citizen must provide the PDR code to the service manager
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How much is the bonus
The value of the social bonus depends on the type of user and the composition of the family unit. Below are the details on the amounts for 2024
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1. Electric Bonus
- 1-2 components: 142.74 euros per year.
- 3-4 components: 183.00 euros per year.
- More than 4 components: 201.30 euros per year.
2. Bonus Gas
The amount varies quarterly and depends on the climate zone and the use of gas (heating, cooking, hot water).
3. Water Bonus
The benefit guarantees a minimum quantity of drinking water (50 liters per day per person), corresponding to about 200 liters per day for a family of 4 people.
How to Claim a Social Bonus
The bonus is automatically applied to the bill once the family unit has submitted the DSU and obtained a valid ISEE certificate. A separate application is not required for direct electricity, gas and water supplies. For condominium users, it is necessary to provide the PDR code to the service manager
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Disbursement Timing
The bonus is credited to the bill about 3-4 months after the presentation of the DSU for electricity and gas, while for water, the credit takes place within 6-7 months. In the case of condominium supplies, eligibility checks take up to
60 days.
The 2024 social bonus for gas, electricity and water represents an important support measure for low-income families, making it possible to significantly reduce household expenses. To take advantage of the benefit, it is essential to submit the DSU annually and to comply with the established requirements, in particular those relating to income and
family composition.
