For ease of visualisation, the tariff rates are translated into the graphs (below) showing:
- Electricity price per month as a function of electricity consumption, for the limited-capacity single-phase domestic tariffs of the seven electricity distributors (Figure 1).
- Electricity price per month as a function of electricity consumption, for the standard single-phase domestic tariffs of the seven electricity distributors, in each of the three consumption ranges detailed above (Figure 2.1, Figure 2.2 and Figure 2.3).
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Figure 1: Limited capacity (subsidised) tariffs: Monthly electricity prices, inclusive of VAT, as a function of kWh consumed per month.
Figure 2.1: Standard tariffs: Low consumption (0 – 1000 kWh): Monthly electricity prices, inclusive of VAT,
as a function of kWh consumed per month.
Figure 2.2: Standard tariffs: Medium consumption (1000 – 2000 kWh): Monthly electricity prices, inclusive of VAT,
as a function of kWh consumed per month.
Figure 2.3: Standard tariffs: High consumption (2000 – 4000 kWh): Monthly electricity prices, inclusive of VAT,
as a function of kWh consumed per month.