Electricity Social Bonus and thermal Social Bonus: new features you should know about

The Spanish Government has adopted the Electricity Social Bonus and the Thermal Social Bonus as measures tto support vulnerable families. In this post, we’ll walk you through the most recent updates.

How to apply for the Electricity Social Bonus

To apply for the Electricity Social Bonus, contact your Provider of Last Resort (POLR). This type of suppliers offer regulated market tariffs (VPSC).

You will need to attach the following documentation:

• Electricity Social Bonus application form. This can be downloaded from the LRR websites or physically filled in at one of their offices.
• Photocopy of identity document or Foreign Resident document for all members of the family unit.
• Current official certificate of registration, which includes all members of the family unit.
• If it is a family unit, you will need to present the official family registration book, marriage certificates, birth certificates, registration of being a de facto couple or official documentation that accredits it. From now on, to accredit a cohabitation unit, only a sworn statement will be required.
• Officially registered large families (3 or more minors) should provide a photocopy of the current certificate in force.
• Single-parent families should submit a copy of the official family registration book and certificate of registration in force.
• If any member of the cohabitation unit falls within any of the following categories, it is mandatory to provide supporting documentation from the social services:
  • Recognised disability equal to or greater than 33%.
  • Victim of gender violence.
  • Victim of terrorism.
  • Recognised Grade II or III dependency.
  • Electricity-dependence (requires a signed and stamped medical certificate).

Remember that once you are granted the Electricity Social Bonus, you will also be eligible for the Thermal Social Bonus. The subsidy amount for the Thermal Social Bonus is determined by your climate zone and consumer category.

To check whether you meet the requirements to apply for the Thermal Social Bonus as a vulnerable consumer or consumer in a situation of severe vulnerability, take a look at this content.

And remember, in some cases you’ll need to renew your Social Bonus to continue to benefit from it.