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Billing rates

Everything measured by meters can be billed.

Other fixed fees such as management fees can also be charged.

Rates are defined during administrative setup and can subsequently be modified via the online portal.

1. Electricity

Electricity is measured in kWh.

It is billed for electricity meters, electric vehicle charging stations, laundry managers, etc.

A different rate is applied depending on the origin of the energy (solar or grid) and the time it is consumed during the day or the day of the week.

In the context of the RCP in rental buildings, pricing is regulated. See Pricing within the scope of the RCP.

We have the following different electricity rates:

Grid Electricity

  • Single-rate grid tariff: a single rate for the entire day (24/7)
  • Dual-rate grid tariff: High rate (also called Peak Hours - HP) and low rate (also called Off-Peak Hours - HC).

The choice between single or dual rate is generally defined by the supply method of the local Distribution System Operator (DSO).

The DSO also defines the peak and off-peak hours. Generally, the rate is low overnight, as well as all day on Saturdays and Sundays.

Solar Electricity (from the photovoltaic installation)

  • Single-rate solar tariff: a single rate for the entire day (24/7)
  • Dual-rate solar tariff: High rate (also called Peak Hours) and low rate (also called Off-Peak Hours).

Power Fees

In some cases, the system operator invoices power fees (in kW).

These fees correspond to the maximum power peak consumed during a month or a year.

It is defined by the maximum amount of energy (kWh) consumed during a 15-minute interval and multiplied by 4.

By entering a power rate on the portal, these power fees are distributed among the site's users proportionally to their individual power peak and appear on their invoice or individual statement.

Surcharge for certain solutions

For Mobility (charging stations), Washaccess (laundry manager) and eBike (electric bike charging) solutions, the owner can set an increased kWh rate to cover both electricity costs and the costs of providing and amortizing the equipment.

For example, it is recommended to apply a rate of CHF 1.00 to CHF 1.50 per kWh for the use of laundries and electric bike charging.

2. Other fixed fees

Fixed fees are charged regardless of consumption.

These mainly include the following items:

  • Climkit management fees according to the solutions in place
  • DSO meter subscription allocated among consumers
  • Rental or provision of a charging station by the owner. Recommended price: CHF 30 to 40 per month.

The owner or manager is free to charge these to the residents or not. If they are charged, these items appear distinctly on the statements or invoices sent to the residents.

3. Thermal energy and water

Generally, thermal energy (heating) and water are not billed directly, but the related expenses are simply distributed proportionally to individual consumption (see Expense statements below).

Nevertheless, it is possible in some cases to bill this type of consumption with a rate per kWh for thermal energy and per m³ for water (thermal contracting, camping, etc.)

Climkit does not collect advance payments.

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