From next year there will be a new tariff for using Luxembourg's electricity network, regardless of the amendments to the electricity price cap.

The network costs are a main component of electricity bills, in addition to the price of the energy itself and taxes. Currently, the network handles electricity consumption.

The regulator ILR says solid costs for the expansion of the network are partially sufficient, along with the energy transition and trends leading towards more electricity use. However, the public should be encouraged to use their electricity more intelligently, to avoid racking up high bills.

When looking at the new tariffs for the network, the public should consider distributing their electricity consumption more efficiently throughout the day. For example, avoid having multiple appliances such as washing machines, dryers, hobs, or electric car chargers running at the same time between midday and 2pm. The new tariffs are a direct response to such overuse, which is becoming increasingly common in our society.

The ILR added that it was not a bad idea to use less electricity, or to rely on other sources such as solar panels or photovoltaics to boost one's own energy production.

For further information, visit the ILR website.