Glossary
Electricity bill terms in plain words.
kWh (kilowatt-hour)
The unit of consumption; energy is billed by it.
kVA (contracted capacity)
Your connection's capacity. It affects some network charges. Most homes have 8 or 12 kVA.
Fixed fee
A monthly supplier charge independent of usage.
PSO (ΥΚΩ)
Public service obligations: a regulated charge, the same with every supplier, tiered by usage.
Renewables levy (ΕΤΜΕΑΡ)
A per-kWh levy supporting renewable energy.
Excise duty (ΕΦΚ)
The excise duty on electricity.
Final / Advance bill
A final bill uses an actual meter reading; an advance bill uses the supplier's estimate and is reconciled later.
Early-exit fee
A charge for leaving before a fixed-term contract ends.
Municipal fees and ERT
Third-party fees collected through the bill. They're the same with every supplier.