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5 MIN · Module

Reading an electricity bill

Unlocking the small print so low-income households can claim every reduction.

Two numbers matter most

On any EU electricity bill, two figures matter: • kWh USED, your actual consumption in the period. • PRICE PER kWh, the rate you pay, separated from the fixed 'standing charge'. Many member states offer SOCIAL TARIFFS for low-income households, discounts of 25-60% on the consumption rate. They are not automatic. You have to apply through your national energy regulator…

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