What is important to know
In 2024, Italy will switch to the free market for electricity and gas supplies.
For many years the energy sector was managed through the protected market, which included prices and supply conditions set by the national energy regulator: an approach that aimed to ensure fair prices and universal access to energy, especially for more vulnerable consumers.
Since January, the official transition to the free market has started to impact the economic choices of consumers who, in many cases, still have doubts and uncertainties about the consequences of this change.
Let’s try to clarify.
What does the transition to the free market mean for consumers?
With the free market, consumers can choose between a higher number of suppliers and tariff plans: this allows them to decide independently which offer is best suited to their different needs.
Furthermore, the competition mechanisms generated by the switch could lead suppliers to offer more competitive prices and promotions, allowing users to save.
How can change bring benefits?
To gain the greatest possible benefit from the transition to the free market, consumers can follow some simple suggestions:
- Compare offers
Before choosing a new supplier it is essential to “study” the situation and compare the available offers. To do this quickly and easily, you can consult the many dedicated online services.
- Monitor consumption
It is important to keep track of your energy consumption to identify any waste and, if necessary, change supplier.
- Make common sense choices
Investing in energy-efficient equipment and adopting responsible consumption habits can help reduce long-term costs, even in the free market.
This, in addition to being useful for managing expenses, is essential from a sustainabilty perspective.
In short, the transition from the regulated market to the free market offers users freedom of choice and potential savings on energy costs.
However, with a potential advantage also comes greater responsibility.
In fact, to have concrete benefits it is necessary to be well informed about the options available.
To train to become aware consumers and citizens, capable of managing their economic choices in the best possible way, the Museum of Saving organizes events and webinars, and offers laboratories and workshops dedicated to all age groups.
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