Charged for Energy usage whilst electricity turned off?

What part of the bill states you have used 3.3KW as the Consumption Section will be KWH, otherwise it maybe the Standing Charge and Meter Equipment Rental that form part of the Bill regardless of whether the Electric is on or off in your property.

"Your Bill Details" :-

Billing period 01/12/2019 - 25/12/2019 Bill number * Date of issue 26th December, 2019 Payment due 03/01/2020 Invoice based on actual meter reading Account name * Work Permit:  * Supply contract reference no. *

"Bill Summery" :-

ENERGY 9,76 €
SERVICES AND OTHER ITEMS 3,05 €
VAT 21% s/12,81 € 2,69 €

"See a breakdown of your bill and consumption" :-

ENERGY Capacity invoiced 3,3 kW  x  24 days  x  0,123288 €/kW day 9,76 € TOTAL ENERGY 9,76 €
SERVICES AND OTHER ITEMS Meter equipment rental 24 days  x  0,02663 €/day 0,64 € Home Electrical Protection 0,81 month  x  5,95 €/month 4,82 € Home Electrical Protection Discount 50% s/4,82 € -2,41 € TOTAL SERVICES AND OTHER ITEMS 3,05 €
TOTAL AMOUNT 12,81 € IVA 21% s/12,81 € 2,69 € TOTAL DUE 15,50 €
CONSUMPTION
Time Period From Reading To Reading Consumption/Capacity Active energy PEAK 01/12/2019 001373 25/12/2019 001373 0 kWh Activ energy off-peak 01/12/2019 001333 25/12/2019 001333 0 kWh Last reading: REAL 

I only just noticed that last line that states "Active energy Peak 0kWh" and "Active energy off-peak 0kWh"

I am now guessing that under "Bill Summery" in the "Energy" box, they state the tariff standing charge for 3.3KW and just add the amount you consume to that "Energy" box amount without differentiating? My previous bill for when I was there looked like this:-

 ENERGY 23,90 €
SERVICES AND OTHER ITEMS 4,06 €
VAT 21% s/27,96 € 5,87 €
 

Hi Pete. Not too worry your bill is correct and no Electricity has been consumed whilst it has been switched off.

Active Enery Peak and Active Energy Off Peak readings of 0kw confirm this.

The 3.3 kw is the Electrical supply capacity you are signed up for and refers to the maximum load in kw you are allowed to use at any one instant within your property. I.e. you are contracted Not to try and use Power via lights, sockets, heating, cooking and washing etc at any one time that would add up to more than 3.3 kw. The Trip switch in your fusebox or in your Electricity meter is designed to trip out if that happens and will need resetting after you have reduced some of your power consumption.

The items you have been billed for are : Standing charge at 9.76 euro,  Meter rental at 0.64 euro,  Home Electrical protection ( optional ), for your fixed Electrical wiring and for some appliances at a discounted charge of 2.41 euro. Total of 12.81 euro, add tax of 2.69 euro and your total bill is 15.50 euros.

LeckyLes 

Thanks Les, wish they had a separate box for usage and tariff though. Next month I expect I will be back with my next bill asking the same question though!

On your electric bill or any thing else do not hesitate to ask, even after years of living here in Spain I am still learning so don't worry, just ask.

No probs Pete.

Even though iberdrola are part of the same Energy conglomerate  as Scottish  Power, the way they bill you is entirely different.

As John  says , we all learn new things every day, and this Forum is a great place to do just that.

LeckyLes 

Hi Peter, Les has given a good summary of the billing. If you want more info, look at:

https://www.costablancaforum.com/area/almorad%C3%AD-spain-11/utilities-electric-gas-water-recommendations-advice-in-almorad%C3%AD-29/jims-guide-iberdrola-part-1-bills--contracted-power-68330/

Also ask yourself if you really want to keep the two protection items, as they're optional.

Thanks Jim.