A business electricity bill is made up of three blocks: supply, network charges (TURPE) and taxes. Only supply depends on the offer you choose; network charges and taxes are set by the CRE and by the State, and are identical across all suppliers. Knowing where your room for manoeuvre lies is the first step to optimising your contract.
What does the supply share contain?
The supply share is the only one that depends on the offer you choose: fixed price, indexed price or no commitment. It corresponds to the energy you consume and depends on your consumption profile. A smooth, predictable profile makes it easier to choose the offer structure.
What are network charges (TURPE)?
The TURPE (public electricity network use tariff) pays for the use of the transmission and distribution networks. It is set by the CRE, identical across all suppliers, and depends on your subscribed power and your network tariff option. Sizing the power correctly avoids paying for unused capacity.
Which taxes are added to the bill?
On top of supply and network charges come the electricity excise (which replaced the TICFE and the CSPE), the network tariff contribution and VAT. Some activities or uses may qualify for reduced rates or exemptions, subject to conditions to be checked. Checking your eligibility is a simple step that can lighten the bill. At Eneffic, we check your subscribed power and tariff option with you before discussing an offer.
| Component | Who sets it | Your lever |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | The supplier (offer chosen) | Offer structure |
| Network (TURPE) | The CRE | Power and tariff option |
| Taxes and contributions | The State | Possible reduced rates and exemptions |
Key takeaways
Only the supply share depends on the offer
The TURPE and taxes are identical across all suppliers.
Network charges can be adjusted
Subscribed power and tariff option are calibrated to your actual profile.
Taxation is worth checking
Reduced rates may exist for certain activities and uses, subject to conditions.
