Switching electricity supplier in Italy: key dates and changes
Before choosing a contract, it helps to know when the new terms can start. Official ARERA guidance for November and December 2026.
Two dates to remember
10 November 2026: last day to submit switching requests using the old process.
1 December 2026: the new processes apply. These dates are set out in points 6 and 7 of ARERA Resolution 58/2026/R/eel.
From 11 November, requests can no longer be submitted through the old process. This should not be confused with a shutdown of all SII functions or cancellation of requests already accepted.
What does “24 hours” mean?
It is the fast technical stage for household customers with an active, non-suspended supply point and no active Cmor charge. A preliminary check comes first; other cases follow the ordinary procedure. It is not a promise of activation the day after signing.
Before signing
The reform concerns electricity. Check the outgoing contract’s terms. Signing on 10 November does not guarantee same-day submission: ask the new supplier which start date it can actually arrange.
For NOAH, an informed choice means comparing price, terms and the start date. A faster switch is useful when it supports a decision you fully understand.