Subsidies

The Special Electricity Subsidy aims to support household electricity consumption during periods of increased air pollution caused by particulate matter (smog).

It was introduced through a Joint Ministerial Decision and provides a discount on the cost of electricity consumption for residential consumers when air pollution levels are high.

The goal of the subsidy is to reduce the use of fireplaces and wood-burning stoves on days with high levels of particulate matter in the air, encouraging consumers to switch to electric appliances for heating instead.

You can check the smog report history for your region by selecting the desired area here.

Eligible beneficiaries include all electricity consumers with low-voltage connections, such as those benefiting from the Social Household Tariff (SHT) and the Solidarity Services Tariff (SST).

Beneficiaries of the Social Household Tariff (SHT):

SHT consumers are entitled to a zero-charge for energy consumption for twice the number of days the short-term measures are implemented.

In the event of smog-related measures, a 70% discount on energy costs is provided to SHT consumers with a quarterly consumption of up to 2,000 kWh for the duration of the short-term measures.

Electricity suppliers are required to inform SHT beneficiaries they represent through the bills they issue regarding the implementation of these provisions.

See relevant Government Gazette

Other Household Consumers:

For the duration of the short-term measures, the energy consumption charge for the competitive part of the electricity supply tariff is reduced to 30% of the household tariff of each electricity supplier. The quarterly consumption scale limits, for both the competitive and the regulated part, as defined in each Electricity Supplier’s residential tariff up to the consumption limit of 2000 kWh.

Electricity suppliers must inform eligible household consumers through their bills about the application of these provisions.

See relevantGovernment Gazette