It is probably important for every user to know what and how much they are paying for. Electricity bills are higher one month and lower the next. But did you know that the final amount you pay includes not only the electricity you use, but also other services and important ingredients? It is actually the price of electricity is a tariff consisting of many different components. Let's take a look at how to calculate the price of electricity, why it is so and how to find out the rates you pay.
What makes up the price of electricity?
In a general sense, the price of electricity consists of two parts:
· Supplier part
· State regulated part
Part of the electricity supplier
An independent electricity supplier is one of the two entities involved in the electricity process (ESO is the other). You pay the supplier a final rate for electricity and supply (per kWh). This fee is indicated in the contract (if the price is fixed) or the instantaneous consumption is continuously calculated (if the price is variable).
Additional fees such as service, administration or other fees may also apply. They depend on the supplier.
State regulated part
Even if you have a contract with an independent energy supplier, you also have to pay for consumption to the state, since it manages a large part of the energy infrastructure. Those funds are allocated to service, network development and solving unexpected problems.
The state is paid a fixed, regulated portion per kilowatt-hour (kWh). It is recalculated twice a year (01-01 and 07-01). ESO is also paid for transmission of electricity, VIAP (Fees for services in the public interest) and an additional component for distribution. You can find detailed information about what makes up the price on the ESO website.
It is also important to mention VAT. An additional 21% is added to the cost of each service.
How to find out the average consumption?
Knowing the electricity rate per kilowatt-hour and your average consumption can help you figure out how much you're paying for electricity. You can find out the average consumption in 5 ways:
1. Login to your ISP self-service platform. There you should find account information and a history of declared readings.
2. Contact your independent supplier. You can call the customer service line on a special phone, write an e-mail. by mail or come to the customer service point.
3. Contact ESO +370 660 01852 or online.
4. Log in to mano.eso.lt self-service
5. Log in to the app through which you pay utility bills (eg Perlas Go, Viena Skaskaita). There you will find an archive of payments and consumption.
How do I find out my ESO plan?
The state-regulated part of the electricity price and all infrastructure related to electricity networks are supervised by ESO (Energy Distribution Operator). It may also be relevant to many that the ESO service plans available to users are different. Depending on your consumption, the ESO plan and rates per kilowatt hour and monthly components may vary. How do I find out my ESO plan?
· You can contact your independent electricity supplier. After presenting the contract or customer number, specialists will be able to check which ESO plan you are supplied with energy.
· You can log in to your supplier's self-service platform. For example, if you are a customer of Elektrum Lietuva, you will see your ESO plan through self-service.
· You can contact the Energy Distribution Operator or join the already mentioned mano.eso.lt self-service. This information is also there.
