What are regulated charges on a Greek electricity bill?

Regulated charges are set by Greek law and paid by all consumers regardless of supplier. They include ADMIE (transmission), HEDNO (distribution), ΥΚΩ (Public Service Obligations) and ΕΤΜΕΑΡ (Renewable Energy Levy).

Why is VAT only 6% on electricity in Greece?

Electricity in Greece is taxed at a reduced VAT rate of 6% instead of the standard 24%, in accordance with EU regulations for essential goods.

What is the ERT fee on Greek electricity bills?

The ERT fee is an annual €36 charge for the Greek public broadcaster (ERT) collected through electricity bills, prorated based on the billing period.

How are municipal fees calculated on electricity bills?

Municipal fees are calculated based on property area (square meters) multiplied by the municipality's rate per square meter, prorated for the billing period.

What is ΥΚΩ (Public Service Obligations)?

ΥΚΩ funds electricity supply to non-interconnected Greek islands at mainland prices and supports social tariffs for vulnerable consumers.

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See the share of supply, regulated charges, municipal costs and taxes, followed by every individual bill line.

Supply €0 Regulated €0 Municipal €0 Taxes €0

Assumptions: Regulated charges based on 2025 RAE rates (mainland residential): ADMIE €0.00999/kWh, HEDNO €6.21/kVA/year + €0.00339/kWh, ΥΚΩ tiered (€0.085/kWh up to 145 kWh, €0.0069/kWh 146-519 kWh, €0.05/kWh above), ΕΤΜΕΑΡ €0.017/kWh, ΕΦΚ €0.0022/kWh, VAT 6%.

Note: ΥΚΩ tiers are based on 4-month rolling consumption. Actual bills may vary ±€2-5. For day/night meters, enable the night rate option for better accuracy.

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Supply charges

Fixed Fee (Πάγιο) €0.00

Energy Charge €0.00

Subtotal €0.00

Regulated charges

ADMIE (Transmission) €0.00

HEDNO (Distribution) €0.00

ΥΚΩ (Public Service) €0.00

ΕΤΜΕΑΡ (Renewables) €0.00

ΔΕΤΕ (Customs) €0.00

Other Charges €0.00

Subtotal €0.00

Municipal & third-party

Municipal Fees €0.00

Municipal Tax €0.00

TAP (Property) €0.00

ERT Fee €0.00

Subtotal €0.00

Taxes

ΕΦΚ (Excise) €0.00

VAT (6%) €0.00

Subtotal €0.00

Understanding your electricity bill

What are supply charges?

These are charges from your electricity provider - the fixed monthly fee (πάγιο) and energy cost per kWh. These vary between providers.

What are regulated charges?

These are set by the state and identical for all providers: transmission (ADMIE), distribution (HEDNO), public service (ΥΚΩ), and renewables (ΕΤΜΕΑΡ).

What are municipal fees?

Fees collected for your municipality based on your property size. They include waste collection and other local services.

Why is my effective rate higher than the advertised rate?

Providers advertise only their energy rate, but your bill includes regulated charges, municipal fees, and taxes that add €0.05-0.08/kWh.

Sources & legal basis

Last updated: 15 January 2026