Clearer electricity bills: MITECO’s proposal
In June, MITECO proposed clearer tariff, cost and self-consumption information on bills. Consultation closed on 6 July; the proposal does not establish that the changes took effect.
What was announced
On 22 June, MITECO proposed changes to the information shown on electricity bills. The stated aim was to make tariffs, costs and self-consumption data easier to understand, helping customers interpret their electricity supply.
The consultation closed on 6 July. This news describes that proposal; it does not by itself confirm that every change has entered into force or that suppliers are already using one new standard format.
When assessing solar panels or an EV charger, a bill remains useful for checking contracted power, purchased energy and cost structure. In a home with self-consumption, distinguish own generation, grid consumption and compensation for exported energy. Clearer presentation should not be confused with a guaranteed reduction in the bill.
What it means for your home
Distinguish a proposal from an effective rule and review the official text before changing a contract or installation.
Source
Facturas de luz más claras: la propuesta de MITECOAnnouncement date: 22.06.2026
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Image: MITECO / materiales de prensa — Illustrative photograph of a paper bill and calculator; it does not show the proposed new bill format