You can now opt for monthly billing based on the amount of electricity you've actually consumed over the month.
If you choose this type of contract from your supplier, you'll receive a bill calculated based on your actual electricity consumption each month. This means you'll no longer have any instalment bills or annual regularisation.
No impact on your rate
Whether you have a fixed or a variable rate, nothing changes in terms of the price of electricity per kWh. You'll still pay the "energy" section of your bill at the price set by your supplier in line with the terms and conditions of your contract (compare the offers from suppliers in Brussels here).
There will also be no change to the "distribution" section of your energy bill. You'll still read the single or dual hourly rate, just as before.
Why an actual consumption monthly billing?
Monthly billing based on actual consumption gives you a clearer insight into your energy costs and consumption patterns. By paying your energy expenses as you go, you'll avoid the nasty surprise of a significant annual regularisation.
But be careful, your bills may vary considerably from one month to another, especially if you use a lot of electricity for heating in the winter. It is important to be aware of this aspect before choosing this type of billing.
How do I get it?
To be able to enjoy monthly billing based on your actual consumption, you'll have to meet certain conditions.
- Have a smart meter, essential for calculating your extractions and any injections each month.
- Enable remote reading of your consumption data.
- Choose an energy supplier that offers this option.
Did you know?
Enabling remote reading of your smart meter comes with other benefits.
- Consumption tracking on the My Sibelga app.
- Automatic reading of your meter.
- Access to new services, such as a dynamic rate.
- Improved management of Brussels' electricity grid.