Energy suppliers send very high bills to many customers. But it is possible to avoid unpleasant surprises.
4500€ electricity bill! Yes, this is the amount that is asked to be paid to a customer of an electricity supplier. An exorbitant sum for this individual. But he is not the only one in this situation, far from it. Other households that have subscribed to an electricity subscription with EDF or Engie (among others) have also received bills ranging from 1650 to 3000€. Problem is, these astronomical amounts are not errors made by energy companies but are indeed due.
These notes, particularly heavy, will continue to be sent by suppliers, due to the increase in energy costs. In 2023, electricity prices will jump by 25%, after months of price shields. The backlash hurts the wallet a lot. And if you’re not yet feeling the effects of this increase, don’t rejoice too soon: everyone is going to have to check out. If some have already received the bad news, it could reach you very quickly.
The date on which you risk seeing the bill soar depends on your subscription. Indeed, the French pay their electricity subscription on a monthly basis at a generally fixed price, established by the supplier at the start of the contract, based on the consumption of the previous year and/or on the electronic equipment installed in the dwelling. . Each month, the same monthly payment is paid for 11 months. During the 12th month after the start of the contract, a regularization is carried out by the supplier. The date therefore depends on the subscription date which you can find on your contract.
The adjustment allows you to reimburse the customer if he has consumed less than expected or to calculate the surplus to be paid if the consumption has been greater. Or that prices have increased. This is when the addition could sting. Be careful, therefore, if you are paid monthly, your adjustment bill could soar.
However, to avoid a very unpleasant surprise (without avoiding regularization), it is possible to smooth it out over several months. For this, it is better to count on an increase in your monthly payments. To carry out this operation, you should contact your supplier directly by telephone. An option to seriously consider to save yourself the big financial blow of regularization.
