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Billing rates

Everything measured by the meters can be billed.

Other fixed fees, such as management fees, can also be billed.

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

1. Electricity

Electricity is measured in kWh.

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

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

Within the framework of an RCP in rental buildings, pricing is regulated. See Pricing within the framework of an RCP.

We therefore have the following different electricity rates:

Electricity from the grid

  • Single grid tariff: unique rate for the entire day (24/7)
  • Double grid tariff: High rate (also called Peak Hours - HP) and Low rate (also called Off-Peak Hours - HC).

The choice between single or double rate is generally defined by the local distribution system operator's (DSO) supply method.

The DSO also defines the high-rate and low-rate hours. Generally, the rate is low during the night, as well as all day Saturday and Sunday.

Solar electricity (from the photovoltaic installation)

  • Single solar tariff: unique rate for the entire day (24/7)
  • Double solar tariff: High rate (also called Peak Hours) and Low rate (also called Off-Peak Hours).

Power fees

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

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

It is defined by the maximum amount of energy (kWh) consumed during a 1/4 hour and multiplied by 4.

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

Surcharge for certain solutions

In the case of Mobility (charging stations), Washaccess (collective laundries), and eBike (e-bike charging) solutions, the owner can set an increased rate per kWh 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 laundry rooms and e-bike charging.

2. Other fixed fees

Fixed fees are billed independently of consumption.

These mainly consist of the following:

  • Climkit management fees according to the solutions in place
  • DSO meter subscription distributed 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 pass them on to residents or not. If so, these items appear separately on the statements or invoices sent to residents.

3. Thermal energy and water

In general, thermal energy (heating) and water are not billed directly, but related costs are simply allocated proportionally to individual consumption (see Expense statements below).

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

Climkit does not collect advance payments.

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