An extraordinary contribution will come into force in 2026 to lighten the cost of the electricity bill for families in greater economic difficulty. The bonus, equal to 55 euros per year, will be intended for families with an ISEE of up to 15,000 euros and large families with at least four dependent children and an ISEE of no more than 20,000 euros. This is additional help compared to the social bonus currently in force, designed to offer further breathing space in a context of still high energy prices.
Who is included in the group of beneficiaries
According to the estimates contained in the explanatory report of the latest draft of the energy decree, the new contribution will be able to reach around 4.5 million families, a very large audience that reflects the spread of energy vulnerability in the country. The overall cost of the measure is quantified at 250 million euros, financed through the resources of the Energy and Environmental Services Fund (CSEA). The bonus will be automatically recognized in the bill of resident domestic customers, without the need for new questions from interested parties.
What does the relief consist of?
The 55 euro contribution aims to further reduce the outlay for the supply of electricity during 2026, adding to the discounts provided by the ordinary bonus for very low incomes. The measure is designed to partially offset the increase in prices recorded in recent years: according to recent data, in fact, electricity tariffs for vulnerable users remain higher than in previous periods, despite the interventions already adopted.
Criticism from consumer associations
Although welcomed as a sign of attention towards the most vulnerable groups, the new bonus was judged insufficient by various consumer associations. The National Consumers Union recalls that in 2025 the extraordinary contribution had reached 200 euros, a much more significant amount and also intended for families with ISEE up to 25,000 euros. Codacons also underlines that one-off interventions are not enough to stably combat high energy prices, highlighting the need for structural measures that truly reduce the burden of bills on families and businesses.
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