It doesn’t make up for everyone: instead of generating savings, which was the purpose of the government program, e -lar can shoot electricity invoice.
The, announced by the government with the promise of reducing families’ energy costs, may have the opposite effect in some cases.
Deco protest that, instead of savings, many families risk facing increases in the light bill that may exceed 360 euros per year.
Deco’s main criticism focuses on replacement of gas heater with electricityacumulators electricalthe only solution funded for water heating. According to Deco, this exchange represents a considerable increase in the accounts of families with natural gas, as more efficient alternatives, such as heat pumps, were excluded from the program – heat pumps could allow annual savings of about 350 euros compared to butno gas water heater, says the organization of consumer rights.
Another point that has been raised by Deco arrests with the Impact of Electrification more household equipment. Many dwellings will have to increase the contracted power, raising monthly fixed costs. Also adding necessary works in detailed electrical installations, expenses that are not covered by state support.
The organization criticizes exclusive bet on active measuresas the purchase of equipment, without contemplating structural interventions, such as thermal insulation. For Deco, without these improvements, many families will be able to see energy costs rise, even using more efficient equipment.
Also the lack of clear safety rules in the replacement of gas appliances and the target of Deco concerns. The regulation points out that the voucher can only be used in a supplier, restricting competition and penalizing families in zones with less offer.
As E -lar applications open on September 30. Support can go to vulnerable families and 1,100 euros to the middle class, covering 30,000 aggregates across the country.
