Compare the top energy tariffs providers in Italy — see cover, features and typical rates side by side.
19 live offers compared from 19 providers, from €0.20 /kWh di elettricità. Updated daily.
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Elettricità e gas da A2A, il colosso multiutility italiano. Opzione di energia elettrica 100% rinnovabile.
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€0.21 /kWh di elettricità
Tariffa fissa per elettricità e gas del gruppo Eni. Prezzo bloccato per 12 mesi.
€0.21 €/kWh
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€0.22 /kWh di elettricità
Energia da Hera, la multiutility del Nord-Est Italia. Pacchetti combinati di elettricità e gas.
€0.22 €/kWh
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Il più grande fornitore di energia in Italia. Pacchetto combinato di elettricità e gas con contatore intelligente incluso.
€0.23 /kWh di elettricità
Fornitore di energia indipendente italiano. Prezzo fisso garantito per 24 mesi: nessuna sorpresa in bolletta.
€0.23 €/kWh
An energy tariff is the contract that sets how much you pay your supplier for electricity (luce) and gas. In Italy, tariffs are sold on the Mercato Libero (free market), where suppliers compete on price and conditions. Following the end of the regulated Mercato Tutelato (maggior tutela) for household electricity on 1 July 2024, most families now choose a free-market offer, while non-vulnerable customers who did nothing were moved to the Servizio a Tutele Graduali (STG). Vulnerable customers (elderly, low-income, medically dependent, disabled) retained the regulated tutela conditions.
The market is overseen by ARERA (Autorità di Regolazione per Energia Reti e Ambiente), which sets rules, monitors suppliers and publishes reference conditions. The Acquirente Unico handles procurement for protected customers, while the SII (Sistema Informativo Integrato) manages the data behind switching and metering. Your local distributor owns the network and reads the meter, but you can freely choose any seller. Switching supplier is free and typically completes within a few weeks, with no interruption to supply.
Prezzo fisso (fixed) — the unit price per kWh (and per Smc for gas) is locked for a set period, usually 12 or 24 months, giving budget certainty even when wholesale markets swing.
Prezzo indicizzato (variable) — the price tracks a wholesale index: the PUN (Prezzo Unico Nazionale) for electricity and the PSV for gas, plus a fixed supplier spread. Bills fall when markets are calm and rise when they spike.
Dual fuel (luce + gas) — combining both supplies with one provider can unlock discounts and a single point of contact.
An Italian energy bill splits into several components. The materia energia (the energy itself) is the only part your tariff choice controls. The rest are regulated: trasporto e gestione contatore (network and meter management), oneri di sistema (system charges funding renewables and social bonuses), and taxes — accise (excise duty) plus IVA at 10% on gas up to threshold and generally 22% on electricity for non-residential use, with 10% commonly applied to domestic electricity.
Use the free official comparison tool, the Portale Offerte run by ARERA and Acquirente Unico, which lists every regulated and free-market offer neutrally. Enter your annual consumption (shown on your bill in kWh and Smc) to rank offers on real cost, not just the headline unit price. Check whether the price is fixed or indexed, the contract length, any monthly fixed fees, and whether discounts require paperless billing or direct debit (domiciliazione).
The Italian market features large incumbents and challengers. Enel Energia is the largest electricity seller, followed by ENI gas e luce (Plenitude), A2A Energia, Hera Comm, Edison Energia, ENGIE Italia, Illumia and Poste Italiane. Many now offer green tariffs where the electricity is backed by Guarantee of Origin certificates from renewable sources.
Electricity unit prices on current offers typically sit in the range of roughly €0.20 to €0.23 per kWh for the energy component, before network charges, system charges and taxes are added. A typical household using around 2,700 kWh a year will see the total bill shaped as much by the regulated components and standing fees as by the unit rate, which is why comparing full annual cost matters more than the per-kWh figure alone.
Will my supply be cut off if I switch? No. Switching only changes who bills you; the physical supply and meter stay the same.
Am I still protected after the end of the tutelato? Vulnerable customers keep regulated conditions. Others are on the free market or the transitional STG service and can move to any free-market offer at any time.
Is a fixed or variable tariff better? Fixed suits those wanting predictable bills; indexed can be cheaper when wholesale prices are low but carries more risk.
The cheapest Energy Tariffs in Italy is €0.20 /kWh electricity from A2A Energia.
Giraffy tracks 5 energy tariffs across A2A Energia,Sorgenia,Axpo Italia,Pulsee,Duferco Energia suppliers in Italy. The lowest tracked tariff is €0.20 /kWh electricity. Your actual bill depends on usage, property size, and tariff type — compare based on estimated annual cost for a typical household.
A fixed tariff locks your unit rate and standing charge for a set period (typically 12–24 months), protecting you from price rises. A variable tariff can go up or down with wholesale energy prices. Fixing is worth it when wholesale prices are expected to rise; staying variable is better when they're likely to fall.
The unit rate is what you pay per kWh of electricity or gas you actually use. The standing charge is a daily fee you pay regardless of usage — it covers the cost of maintaining your connection. Both figures appear on your bill and should be compared when switching suppliers.
A smart meter automatically sends your usage readings to your supplier, ending estimated bills. You don't need one to switch suppliers — your new supplier can read your old meter or you can submit manual readings. Smart meters are being rolled out across most markets; installation is free from your current supplier.
Switching is typically straightforward — you sign up with a new supplier and they handle the switch, including notifying your old supplier. In most markets, the switch takes 5–21 working days and requires no service interruption. Your direct debits, meter readings, and any exit fees need to be settled first.
Fixed-term tariffs often charge an exit fee (typically £30–£150 per fuel) if you leave before the end date. Variable tariffs usually have no exit fees. Check your current contract before switching — if you have several months remaining and the exit fee is high, it may be cheaper to wait.