COVID-19 New Bono Social Electricity And Cooling/Heating

There is a further extension from December 2020.

As approved in the Consejo de Ministros on the 29th of September 2020. Electrical social bonus for family units in which some of its members are unemployed, on ERTE or have had their working hours reduced for care reasons. Likewise, all those who have the right to this social bonus will also have the thermal bonus.

🏘️Households with at least one member of the family unit who is unemployed, in ERTE or with reduced working hours due to taking care of a family member

👩🏻 Entrepreneurs facing similar circumstances that result in a substantial loss of income

It is necessary to meet certain income criteria, in this case, the same that are needed to access the social bonus as a vulnerable consumer⤵️

Further info in Spanish here.

In English, Iberdrola website.

In English, Endesa website.

💡Direct 25% discount on the electricity bill

✔️The beneficiaries will also receive next year the thermal voucher to cover heating/cooling costs.

To access, a responsible declaration of the owner is enough. It is thus facilitated that those who need it can have the social bonus immediately.

All the details in Spanish:

HERE

Application form.

https://energia.gob.es/bono-social/Documents/modelo-solicitud.pdf

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.