2024-08-29 12:06:33
The Average Node Price Report, published by the National Energy Commission (CNE), stated that electricity bills could rise by up to 22% on average in October.
Electricity bills could rise by up to 22% on average during Octoberaccording to what was revealed in the Average Node Price (PNP) Report, published by the National Energy Commission (CNE).
This new increase will be added to the one that materialized last June.when the distribution service charge was unfrozen, and which was verified in Julywhen the energy price and transmission charge were updated.
According to El Mercurio, the report states that the average increases in electricity bills that will be recorded in October for consumers of less than 350 kWh -which include residential customers-, will vary between 12% and 22% compared to those recorded in July.
Meanwhile, regarding customers with consumption above 350 kWh, The increase would be between 2% and 8%according to calculations made by academic Humberto Verdejo, from the University of Santiago.
Where the biggest increases in electricity bills would occur
From the figures published by the CNE it can be seen that The largest increase in electricity bills would occur in Copiapó, where it would reach 22%.
Further back are:
- Coquimbo (21%)
- Santiago (21%)
- Antofagasta (18%)
- Talca (8%)
- Conception (8%)
According to what was specified by the media, the differences in rates are based on the fact that End-user level values depend on their geographic location.