The average household will have to pay more than double in 2024

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Winter electricity reserves will continue to drive up the price of electricity in 2024. In addition to higher grid costs, grid operator Swissgrid is also charging for winter reserves for the first time. That costs the average household more than double what it costs in 2023.

In general, such a household with an annual consumption of 4,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) will have to pay Swissgrid tariffs of 146 francs in 2024. In 2023, this factor in the electricity bill will again be 70 francs. The tariff, which has more than doubled, is due to the increase in transmission network prices and the costs of winter electricity reserves.

92 francs have to be paid for the services of the network operator. This is seven percent of the annual electricity bill. In 2024, compensation for hydroelectric reserves and backup power plants will be added to this increased tariff. This costs the average consumer an additional 54 francs.

Tariff increases for active losses

Swissgrid explains the strong price increase for the basic service of the transmission grid with system services. Their tariffs will increase from 0.46 cm per kWh in the current year to 0.75 cm in 2024. According to the grid operator, higher procurement costs are expected to provide the control power. It also has to reduce a deficit caused by the sharp rise in electricity prices.

In addition, the active loss tariff will increase from 0.30 to 0.34 centimetres per kWh. Here too, according to Swissgrid, the reason for this is the sharp increase in procurement and construction costs in a high price environment. (SDA)

Source :Blick