"There is no increase in the price of energy for bakeries" - According to OSHEE, any movement by the subjects is abusive
Dorian Koça/SCAN The Electricity Distribution Operator (OSHEE) has clarified that there is currently no increase in the price of electricity for bakeries. The billing scheme for these entities has been in place since April and was determined after full agreement with the entities themselves. OSHEE clarifies that the concept of "peak hours", which is being discussed recently, is a specific concept established in 2016 by ERE, as the institution charged by law for determining tariffs in the energy sector; - The peak time during which the price for the consumed energy is applied is: o For the period November 1 - March 31 from 18:00 to 22:00 o For the period April 1 - October 31 from 19:00 to 23:00 . OSHEE clarifies that, only during peak hours, for private entities, the price is 15% more expensive than the usual price. The concept of peak energy is an international concept, used throughout Europe and beyond. The peak hour is the hour when energy consumption is highest and the price of energy in the markets is quite high. Therefore, regulatory entities intervene with such measures to favor the reduction of consumption in these hours. Also, OSHEE clarifies that nothing has changed since November 1. ERE's decision on peak energy is applicable from 2016 to all private entities that have smart meters installed (only smart meters are capable of reading consumption according to schedules). "As a result, any price increase by bakery entities is unfair and abusive", OSHEE emphasizes. According to data from the company, there are currently around 1600-1700 bakeries registered as such. Meanwhile, the peak hour energy price has been applied to bakeries since 2016 and there have never been any complaints about this fee. Since April 2024, the new tariffs for bakeries have entered into force. The concept of peak hours is also applicable to these rates. OSHEE clarifies that in close cooperation with the Association of Bread, Pastry and Pastry Manufacturers, with the aim of fair and non-discriminatory application of electricity prices for bakery ovens, they proposed new prices for bakery ovens in ERE. These prices reflected the concrete situation of the business of bakeries, which already carry out combined activities, such as patisserie, coffee bar, etc. The categories approved by ERE in April 2024 are as follows:
- Category I - Only bakery/flour production, The selling price of electricity is 7.6 Lek/kg.
- Category II - Bakery, accompanying flour products, pastry shop, The selling price of electricity is 9.5 Lek/kWh;
- Category III - Bakery, accompanying flour products, patisserie, coffee service (espresso), The selling price of electricity is 12 lek/kg.
OSHEE clarifies that until April 2024 for categories II and III the price has been 14 l/kHh, i.e. higher than the current rates approved by ERE. The price of electricity for bakeries and categories of businesses that produce bakery products is subsidized by the state. According to OSHEE, this price does not reflect any cost of energy and the government subsidizes it as a social measure for the population. The very close cooperation with interest groups, such as the Association of Bread, Pastry and Dough Producers, has resulted in a fairer charging of subjects and the support of a fair competition between different categories of bakeries. Regarding the period May-September 2024, the number of bakery entities that are invoiced today is about 1600, divided according to three categories.
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