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Examining the impact of the capacity tariff
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This study involves investigating the impact of the new tariff structure for residential end-users. As of mid 2022, the way in which the network tariffs, a part of the electricity bill, are composed, will change. Whereas network tariffs are currently primarily consumption-based, and therefore based on kWh offtake, in 2022 the Flemish Electricity and Gas Market Regulator (VREG) will introduce a new tariff carrier, the so-called capacity tariff. This capacity tariff will be determined for consumers
with a digital meter will be determined on the basis of their average monthly peak-hour power term - while households with a conventional meter will have to pay a fixed contribution for that power term.
Based on historical consumption data, the impact of the changing network rates on the electricity bill is mapped out for various types of households (small or large consumers, with and without electrical
(accumulation) heating, presence of solar panels, protected customers, etc.). This impact is examined for both the conventional and the digital meter and compared side by side. For households with solar panels, both consumers with a reversing counter and households with a digital meter that are billed on their actual consumption are considered.
Finally, the role of the capacity tariff in the energy transition is examined and if the capacity tariff promotes the desired electrification. More specifically, the electrification of mobility and heat demand in the form of electric vehicles and heat pumps will be examined, given their role within the Flemish Energy and Climate Plan
with a digital meter will be determined on the basis of their average monthly peak-hour power term - while households with a conventional meter will have to pay a fixed contribution for that power term.
Based on historical consumption data, the impact of the changing network rates on the electricity bill is mapped out for various types of households (small or large consumers, with and without electrical
(accumulation) heating, presence of solar panels, protected customers, etc.). This impact is examined for both the conventional and the digital meter and compared side by side. For households with solar panels, both consumers with a reversing counter and households with a digital meter that are billed on their actual consumption are considered.
Finally, the role of the capacity tariff in the energy transition is examined and if the capacity tariff promotes the desired electrification. More specifically, the electrification of mobility and heat demand in the form of electric vehicles and heat pumps will be examined, given their role within the Flemish Energy and Climate Plan
Number of pages: 104
Publication year:2021
Accessibility:Open