Form - 3. Rates

Nicolas Vodoz Updated by Nicolas Vodoz

Billing rates

In this section, define the billing rates that will be included in the statements and charged to residents.

Electricity from the electrical grid

Electrical energy is measured in kWh.

Electrical energy is billed for both electrical meters and charging stations for electric vehicles.

By default, the local distribution system operator (DSO) is selected based on the building's address.

Then choose the electricity rate from the electrical grid for the site or building by referring to an electricity bill from the DSO or by contacting them.

It is then possible to manually edit these rates. This can also be done later via the online portal.

Community - Electric metering and groupings

If a photovoltaic installation is connected to the building, the owner also sets the rate at which they wish to sell the photovoltaic electricity consumed by the residents.

Legally, the solar rate must not exceed the standard rate of the DSO, which is the rate that a resident would pay if they were directly supplied by the DSO.

In order to encourage resident participation and increase the self-consumption rate, it is recommended to apply a rate 20% lower than the standard product of the local DSO.

Mobility - Charging stations for electric vehicles

Enter a rate per kWh for usage of the charging stations. By default, the DSO rates selected above are applied for charging electric vehicles; the owner is free to edit them.

When the owner provides one or more charging stations to their tenants, they can increase the kWh rate in their favor to amortize their investment and cover maintenance costs.

Optionally, also enter a fixed monthly rental rate to charge users of the charging stations. For an individual station, it is recommended to apply a rate of CHF 30.00 to CHF 40.00 per month.

eBike

By default, the simple rate of the DSO is applied. There is the possibility to enter a higher rate to amortize the installations.

Washaccess

By default, the rate of CHF 1.00 / kWh recommended to cover both energy costs and equipment amortization is applied. The owner is free to modify it.

See Billing rates for more information.

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