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Applying for the social electricity discount (bono social) (Murcia)

Discount on the electricity bill for vulnerable consumers on the regulated price (PVPC). In 2026 it is 42,5 % (vulnerable) and 57,5 % (severely vulnerable).

Who: Individuals who hold the electricity supply contract for their main home, on PVPC and with up to 10 kW of contracted power, who meet the income requirements or belong to the listed groups.

Our English summary of the official information, which is in Spanish (official name: Solicitar el bono social eléctrico).

Checked against the official pages on 11 October 2026.

Our English translation; the official pages and forms are in Spanish.

Cost
Discount on the bill of 42,5 % (vulnerable) or 57,5 % (severely vulnerable) between 1 January and 31 December 2026

What you need

  • Application form of the reference supplier (comercializadora de referencia)
  • DNI or NIE of the account holder and the household members
  • Padrón certificate
  • Libro de familia (family book), if applicable
  • Large-family certificate or other supporting documents, if applicable

Step by step, online

  1. 1Check on bonosocial.gob.es which reference supplier applies to you
  2. 2Download the form and the required documents
  3. 3Send it to the supplier through its website, by email or by post
  4. 4Wait for the reply; if approved, the discount appears on your bill
Bono social: information and forms

Where

  • The chosen reference supplier (COR), through its customer service channels

Official sources

This guide summarises these official pages (in Spanish; the page titles are theirs). Amounts and deadlines are those they publish; if they change, the official page prevails.

Frequently asked questions

What documents do I need for “Applying for the social electricity discount (bono social)”?

According to the official information: Application form of the reference supplier (comercializadora de referencia); DNI or NIE of the account holder and the household members; Padrón certificate; Libro de familia (family book), if applicable and Large-family certificate or other supporting documents, if applicable.

How much does “Applying for the social electricity discount (bono social)” cost?

According to the official page: Discount on the bill of 42,5 % (vulnerable) or 57,5 % (severely vulnerable) between 1 January and 31 December 2026.

Where is it done?

It is done online; it is handled by Ministry for the Ecological Transition (bono social). Online, on its official website or e-office. In person: The chosen reference supplier (COR), through its customer service channels.

Who can do it?

According to the official information: Individuals who hold the electricity supply contract for their main home, on PVPC and with up to 10 kW of contracted power, who meet the income requirements or belong to the listed groups.

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