Electricity Transfer Fees: A Hidden Danger for Consumers?

A recent study conducted by Omakotiliitto revealed that there are significant differences in electricity transfer fees among companies. The Home association, a small house residents’ interest organization, compared electricity transmission prices and found that the basic fee for transfer ranges from EUR 4.70 at the cheapest to EUR 40.66 at the most expensive per month. Järvi-Suomen Energia had the highest basic fee for transfer, followed by Kajave (39.5 euros per month) and Koorevesi Sähkö (39.48 euros per month). On the other hand, Kerava Energy had the cheapest basic fee, followed by Tampereen Energia Sähköverkola and Haukiputaa Sähkoosuuskunnta.

When comparing energy fees for electricity transmission, Enontekiö Sähkö had the most expensive price at 6.75 cents per kilowatt-hour, while Rovakaira had the cheapest at 1.69 cents. The survey highlighted that spending habits and living situations determine whether the emphasis on the electricity bill is on the basic transfer fee or the energy fee. Almost half of the companies surveyed had increased their prices since last year, while two companies lowered it and 37 kept it unchanged.

The Energy Agency confirmed a new supervision model last year to oversee pricing of electricity transmission companies, which has faced opposition from many companies. Chairman of Homeowners Association Ari Rehnfors expressed his desire for more drastic measures to lower electricity transmission prices, stating that current control model favors monopoly companies. The survey on electricity transmission prices was conducted by Omakotiliito KTI Kiinteistötieto.

In conclusion, this report sheds light on significant variations in electricity transfer fees among companies and emphasizes the need for fair and transparent pricing policies to protect consumers from exploitation by monopoly companies in the energy industry.