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Italy Drafts Energy Decree With €55 Power-Bill Bonus and SME Charge Relief

The proposal uses sector‑fund cash for immediate aid, sketching a CDP‑backed plan to spread system costs that still awaits formal approval.

Overview

  • The latest draft sets a one‑off €55 electricity credit in 2026 for households with ISEE up to €15,000 or with at least four children and ISEE up to €20,000.
  • About 4.5 million households would be covered at an estimated cost of €250 million, funded through the CSEA rather than the state budget.
  • For low‑voltage SMEs, the text foresees a 2026 cut to the Asos component worth roughly €11.5 per MWh, with a projected cost of around €750 million from CSEA resources.
  • A structural option under study would reprofile up to €5–6 billion per year of system charges via long‑term CDP bonds, lowering bills in the near term but increasing total costs through interest.
  • Implementation remains pending Council of Ministers consideration and ARERA decisions, with cabinet timing reported as accelerated but not yet confirmed.