Higher rates applied for the night rate only meter!
In recent months, Energyprice.be has noticed that the price of energy for night rate only meters has risen. Find out the reasons for this increase.
Even historically competitive suppliers for this type of meter have become more expensive. So, what solutions are available so that you can curb this price increase?
What is a night rate only meter?
The night rate only meter works only during off-peak hours and allows powering electric heating devices, known as storage heaters, and/or water heaters, also used during these off-peak hours.
NB: The off-peak period spans 9 hours, schedules are available from your system operator (DSO). However, unlike the dual meter, Saturdays and Sundays are not considered off-peak periods in the case of night rate only meters. In some cases, the distribution system operators provide a daytime recovery whose modalities may vary. Find out which is your distribution system operator and contact it for further information.
Of course, the power accumulated during off-peak times can be used during peak times.
So, how does it work, exactly?
The night rate only meter requires a separate electrical circuit. Moreover, only heating installations (storage heaters, water heating…) can be connected to it. Generally, it cannot be used during daytime barring a few odd exceptions. To find out the conditions applicable to you, we invite you to contact your DSO.
The night rate only meter is an additional meter that must be linked to a standard or a dual meter. The night rate only meter generally has the same EAN code as the “traditional” (standard or dual) meter but may also have its own EAN code.
Did you know that night-only rates increased in 2015?
For some months, Electrabel and other suppliers have begun to warn their customers of the increase in the electricity price per kWh for night rate only meters so that they come more into line with the off-peak kWh price of dual meters. This increase is usually applied when the contract is renewed automatically, one year after signing it.
So, households whose contract expired in August, had the unfortunate surprise of seeing their bill increase significantly because of the increase in the kWh price coupled with the in September 2015
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It is important to not limit yourself to night-only rates because, as explained above, you also have standard or dual tariff consumption, even for gas! So the best thing is to compare all the details of the deal in order to choose the most attractive supplier for your energy consumption profile.