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Hi folks, hope all getting better out there. Sorry to trouble you, just wanted to know if when not in property and not using electricity what kind of charges are you expected to pay? I have zero use since Dec, yet Iberadola have charged around 25-30 euros last four months since my last trip, is this like a rental/service charge or what? would be helpful for advice. Intend on returning soon, should be there now but hopefully will get out by summer's end. Stay sate all, Lyn Stoneman
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:58pm
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Hi Lyn,
You don't say what "potencia" your property has, but it will almost certainly be down to the standing charges, which seem to make up a disproportionate amount of the bills in Spain.
There's lots of information on the forum, in "Jim's Guides", that you may find helpful - scroll down to the section titled "Utilities in Spain":
Jim's guides - your complete guide to Spain
Kind regards,
Kim
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 4:54pm
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:37pm
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We had ours yesterday for one month no usage 17.55€ when we were there for s week in February with hot air con and radiators on for a while in the evening it was 26€ for the month. We are on 3.5 level. Think that's right
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:15pm
Hi it’s the standard charge ours are €35 per month. It’ll be on your bill you can view online.
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Hi Lyn, and welcome to the Forum.
Just as in The UK and elsewhere there are standing charges for Utiliy Services, such as in this case for Electricity Supplies.
In Spain, the Standing charge varies in step with the amount of Power capacity you have agreed in your contract.
I dont have information on your contract but the amount you quote does not seem excessive.
LeckyLes
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:48am
LeckyLes wrote on Thu Apr 16, 2020 9:06pm:
Hi Lyn, and welcome to the Forum.
Just as in The UK and elsewhere there are standing charges for Utiliy Services, such as in this case for Electricity Supplies.
Read more...
In Spain, the Standing charge varies in step with the amount of Power capacity you have agreed in your contract.
I dont have information on your contract but the amount you quote does not seem excessive.
LeckyLes
Thanks for tepl
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:30pm
Hi
My electric is also high. It's around 40€ Per month with it turned off. I'm with iberdrol. I've just sent an email asking about it and asking if they estimated it.
Slips wrote on Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:30pm:
Hi
My electric is also high. It's around 40€ Per month with it turned off. I'm with iberdrol. I've just sent an email asking about it and asking if they estimated it.
Your bill should state whether it is based on an actual meter reading.
Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:38pm
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Slips wrote on Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:30pm:
Hi
My electric is also high. It's around 40€ Per month with it turned off. I'm with iberdrol. I've just sent an email asking about it and asking if they estimated it.
If you don't understand your bill, look at the links I posted above.
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