Free market or electricity and gas protection services

The free electricity and gas market allows consumers to freely choose their energy supplier and customize prices based on specific needs. The free market offers greater flexibility and the possibility of obtaining discounts and additional services. For those who prefer to remain in the greater protection service, the rules established by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and the Environment (ARERA) guarantee regulated tariffs and greater stability in costs.

In this overview, we will explore the characteristics and advantages of the free energy and gas market in Italy and of the greater electricity protection service.

Free electricity and gas market in Italy

The free market for electricity and gas guarantees consumers the possibility to freely choose their energy supplier, selecting the offer best suited to their needs.

One of the main characteristics of the free market is the possibility of looking for the most convenient solution suited to one's consumption habits.

The transition to the free market is a simple and free process. Consumers can change supplier at any time, without interruptions in supply or replacement of the meter.

The free market also offers greater flexibility. Consumers can choose between different types of contracts, including fixed or indexed price offers. Fixed price offers guarantee price stability of the energy component for a given period, while indexed price offers follow the market trend. This flexibility allows consumers to adapt their contract to their needs and economic situation.

Furthermore, the free market also offers additional services and innovative solutions. By choosing Enel Energia you will have the mobile app available to monitor consumption, the activation of the Bolletta Web to receive the bill in digital format, the possibility of requesting electronic invoicing, participation in the ENELPREMIA WOW! program and different payment methods. These services make supply management more convenient and personalized for consumers.

Among the Enel Energia offers, Scegli Oggi is designed specifically for those coming from the protected market. Free your energy and move to the free market with Enel Energia!

Greater electricity protection service

The greater protection of electricity service is an option provided to users who wish to have their supply regulated under the economic and contractual conditions established by the Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and the Environment (ARERA).

The main characteristics of the greater light protection service are:

  • Regulated tariffs: in the enhanced protection service, the tariffs are established and regulated by ARERA. This means that the price of electricity is defined at a national level.
  • Quarterly update: in the enhanced protection service the tariffs are updated quarterly by ARERA
  • Standardized contract: the contract for the enhanced protection service is standardized and does not provide for the possibility of customizing the contractual conditions. The conditions are established by ARERA to guarantee adequate protection for consumers.

Gas protection service

The gas protection service is specifically intended for domestic users and condominiums with domestic use, with the economic and contractual conditions established by the Authority. All natural gas suppliers are obliged to include the protection service among their offers. This service is limited to domestic and condominium users with domestic use that consume up to 200,000 cubic meters of gas per year.

The total price for gas supply and commercial management of customers - expenditure for natural gas - in the protection service is established and updated periodically by the Authority, and is made public on its website. In addition to the cost of gas, the bill also includes the costs relating to gas transportation, meter management, system charges and taxes. These costs must be paid by all customers, regardless of whether they are served in the free market or in the protected service.

Power offers

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Scegli Oggi

Take advantage of the discount on the list price of the energy component locked in for the first 12 months

30% if you come from the Protected Service
Power price fixed for the first 12 months
Power Price
Prezzo originale
0,2805 €/kWh *
barrato. Prezzo attuale
0,19635 €/kWh *
al kilowattora
CCV Power Price
120 €/POD/Year**

*The price refers to the energy component only (VAT and taxes excluded) discounted by 30% and fixed for the first 12 months. If you come from the free market, the discount will be 15% and equal to €0.23843/kWh. This price includes network losses which are applied as defined, published and updated by ARERA. **The price refers to the marketing and sales fee (CCV Luce) which, for the first 12 months of supply, will be equal to 120 €/POD/year (excluding VAT and taxes), to be paid on a monthly basis.

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Enel X 360 Plus Protection Service included
Scegli Oggi Relax

Protect your home and take advantage of the discount on the list price of the energy component blocked for the first 12 months

20% if you come from the Free Market
35% if you come from the Protected Service
Power Price
Prezzo originale
0,2805 €/kWh *
barrato. Prezzo attuale
0,18233 €/kWh *
al kilowattora
CCV Power Price
120 €/POD/Year**

*The price refers to the energy component only (VAT and taxes excluded) discounted by 35% and blocked for the first 12 months. If you come from the free market, the discount will be 20% and equal to €0.22440/kWh. ** The price refers to the marketing and sales fee (CCV Luce) which, for the first 12 months of supply, will be equal to 120 €/POD/year (excluding VAT and taxes), to be paid on a monthly basis. For the first 24 months of supply, the Enel X Protection 360 Plus service is included at a cost of €4.90 per month.