How to read your electricity bill
The bill looks complicated, but only a few things really matter. Here's what to look at.
A real bill, explained
Tap the orange numbers: each one tells you what to look at.
Energia Esempio
S.p.A. · Mercato libero
S.p.A. · Mercato libero
Bolletta luce
n. 2026/0457812
emessa il 20/10/2026
n. 2026/0457812
emessa il 20/10/2026
Intestatario
Lucía Gómez
Via Roma 12 · 20121 Milano (MI)
Codice cliente 0012345678
Lucía Gómez
Via Roma 12 · 20121 Milano (MI)
Codice cliente 0012345678
1Importo da pagare€ 87,40
2Da pagare entro il12/11/2026
1. Amount to payThe total you have to pay. It's the biggest number on the first page.
3Periodo di fatturazione: 01/09/2026 – 31/10/2026
Dati della fornitura
| 4Codice POD | IT001E12345678 |
| Indirizzo | Via Roma 12, Milano |
| Tipologia | Domestico residente |
| Potenza impegnata | 3 kW |
| 5Offerta | Luce Casa · prezzo variabile |
6I tuoi consumi
| Lettura precedente (31/08) | 12.450 kWh · effettiva |
| Lettura attuale (31/10) | 12.660 kWh · stimata |
| Consumo del periodo | 210 kWh |
Gen-FebMar-AprMag-GiuLug-AgoSet-Ott '25Set-Ott '26
7Sintesi degli importi
| Spesa per la materia energia | € 32,20 |
| Spesa per il trasporto e la gestione del contatore | € 17,90 |
| Oneri di sistema | € 6,30 |
| Imposte (accise e IVA) | € 13,00 |
| Canone TV | € 18,00 |
| Totale bolletta | € 87,40 |
8Per pagare
Codice di pagamento
3020 0000 4578 1200 34
Posta · tabaccheria · banca · online
3020 0000 4578 1200 34
Posta · tabaccheria · banca · online
Sample bill with made-up figures.
The key points
- 1Amount to pay
The total you have to pay. It's the biggest number on the first page. - 2Due date
The last day to pay. After that, late-payment interest may appear on the next bill. - 3Billing period
The months this bill covers. It usually comes every 1 or 2 months. - 4POD code
Your meter's code, starting with IT. You need it to switch supplier, complain or connect power. - 5Your plan
The plan's name and whether the price is fixed or variable. If variable, the cost can change every month. - 6Usage
How many kWh you used. «Stimata» means the meter wasn't read: an adjustment (conguaglio) will follow. A self-reading avoids it. - 7Cost summary
What you're paying for. «Materia energia» changes most between offers: that's where you can save. - 8How to pay
Use this code to pay at the post office, a tobacconist or in your banking app. With direct debit it pays itself.
Tip: if your supplier allows it, send a self-reading («autolettura»: a photo of the meter numbers through their app or website). You'll pay for what you really use and avoid surprises.
If you can't pay on time, contact the supplier straight away: you can often ask to pay in instalments. If you don't pay for a long time, supply can be reduced or cut off.
Words to know
Tap a word to hear how it's pronounced.
BollettabillScadenzadue dateImportoamountConsumiusageConguaglioadjustmentAutoletturaself-readingFornitoresupplier
General information, updated October 2026. For your case, always check with the relevant office.