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Electricity & gas · Spain
Checked 2026-09-27

🤝 Is there help with energy costs in Spain?

The short answer

Many countries have a social tariff, a discount or an allowance for people on a low income, and free advice on saving energy.

📜 The rules in Spain

Help if money is tight

Electricity bill discount for vulnerable consumers: 42.5% (57.5% for severely vulnerable) until 31 December 2026, then 35% and 50%. Apply through a reference supplier (comercializadora de referencia). Beneficiaries also receive the bono social térmico heating aid automatically.

Bono social eléctrico y bono social térmico 🔗 bonosocial.gob.es
Official source: miteco.gob.es · Checked 2026-09-27

Regulated price

PVPC: regulated electricity price for individuals and micro-businesses up to 10 kW, sold only by reference suppliers; it changes every hour with the wholesale market. TUR: government-set gas tariff for up to 50,000 kWh a year, sold by last-resort suppliers and updated quarterly.

PVPC (electricidad) / TUR (gas) 🔗 miteco.gob.es
Official source: cnmc.es · Checked 2026-09-27

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what existsThe schemes in Spain are listed below, with who qualifies.
  2. Check if it is automaticSome discounts are applied automatically. For others you have to apply.
  3. Get free adviceFree energy or debt advice can help you lower your bills and deal with arrears.
  4. Talk to your supplierAsk about a cheaper tariff or a payment plan, and register as a vulnerable customer if that applies.

📇 Who to contact

Bono social eléctrico y bono social térmicoDiscount or support scheme for energy costsIf you have a low income or receive benefits🔗 www.bonosocial.gob.es
CNMC - Comisión Nacional de los Mercados y la CompetenciaSupervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules🔗 www.cnmc.es

❓ Questions

Do I have to apply?

It depends on the scheme. The details for Spain are on this page.

Who gets the discount if I rent?

Usually the person named on the energy contract.

Is there help for heating oil or wood?

Some countries have separate heating allowances. Ask the social services of your municipality.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-27

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