To help households following the exceptional increase in electricity prices due to the tense situation on the electricity markets, the government has introduced a state contribution measure to stabilise electricity prices for residential customers at their average level of 2022, for all residential customers with an annual consumption of less than 25,000 kWh.
This measure applies automatically, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024.
In order to achieve our global goal of saving energy, please visit www.zesumme-spueren.lu for information on how to reduce your energy consumption.
FAQ
Who does the measure apply to?
The measure applies to all customers with an annual consumption of less than 25,000 kWh.
How long will this measure apply?
This measure applies automatically, from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024.
What steps do I need to take?
This measure applies automatically, no action is required.
The state contribution will be reflected immediately (from 1 January 2023) in the advances and bills to be paid by customers.
How much can I save per year thanks to this state contribution?
Examples of standard clients based on weighted averages:
Example 1
For a typical flat with an annual consumption of 3,500 kWh, the electricity price increase announced by the suppliers would have caused additional costs of about 430€ per year. On average, these additional costs will be fully compensated for by this state measure.
Example 2
For a typical single-family home with an annual consumption of 5,000 kWh, the electricity price increase announced by the suppliers would have caused additional costs of about 610€ per year. On average, these additional costs will be fully compensated for by this state measure.
I have an electric car, can I benefit from the subsidy on the price of electricity?
Yes, you can benefit from the subsidy on the price of electricity.
If you charge your electric car at home, you benefit directly from the temporary price reduction for electricity.
If you charge your electric car at a charging station accessible to the public, located in the territory of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, you can benefit from a price reduction.
This measure applies automatically from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024 if your mobility service provider has registered.
You can check here if your mobility service provider is on the register of providers applying the price reduction.