The Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin) approved a new investment option electric rate named BT5-Iwhich offers differentiated prices from the electricity according to the hours of use. In a first stage, this alternative will allow 100,000 users included in the Smart Metering Pilot Plan benefit from cheaper fares at certain timesesteeming savings between 5% and 19% on your electricity bills.
Taking into account this new tariff option, the smart meters They will record the electricity consumption of each home according to the time of day. These will be divided into three schedules:
- Base (11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.)
- Half (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
- Tip (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)
By making use of electricity in the base and average hourly blocksthere will be a reduction of the electricity rate of up to 19%, while if the highest consumption is carried out in rush hourwould generate a increase Out of 8%.
New electricity rate option: since when has it been in force?
This new alternative electric rate It will come into effect from September 1 as part of a pilot plan implemented to 30,000 users, and which, by the end of 2023, is planned to be extended to more consumers.
“Right now there are 30,000 users who have a smart meter both in Lima and in some regions. By the end of the year, it will be extended to 80,000 users,” said Miguel Révolo Acevedo, manager of Osinergmin’s Rate Regulation, in a interview with RPP.
If your electricity consumption is greater from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, you would have a reduction in your bill of up to 19%. Photo: diffusion
The official pointed out that the first objective is contribute to the modernization of the electricity sector. “In an era of smart cities and smartphones, now we also need a smart or intelligent rate,” he adds. It is important to note that the new rate is optional and applies only to those who implemented a smart meter. On average, if a family used to pay S/70 for 100 kilowatts, now they will save S/14 (-19%).
How much is the cost of the smart light meter?
The cost of this meter amounts to US$40, which is three times more expensive than a conventional one. If a user wishes to switch to the new metering system, he will have the facility of being able to finance and pay S / 2 per month for a period of 15 years on average. This amount will be charged on the electricity bill that is paid monthly.
As Révolo explains, the trial has initially been proposed for each district of Lima, each made up of groups of 60 or 80 users. “Once the pilot is finished, it will be extended to all users, who can go to their supply company in Lima, be it Enel or Luz del Sur, and pay for a meter change”, details.
30,000 users in Lima and regions already have smart or intelligent meters. Photo: Enel.
Source: Larepublica
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