Electricity Pricing Revolution: From 6 Tiers to 5 Tiers
The change in retail electricity pricing structure is not just about merging tiers, but also changing the unit price of each tier. VNIT's tool helps you transparently understand what you need to pay:
- Old Tiers 1 & 2 are merged together, making it easier for low-usage customers to track.
- The highest tier (New Tier 5) applies to consumption from 701 kWh and above (instead of 401 kWh as before). This benefits large families with high electricity usage.
- VAT Tax: The tool automatically supports 8% tax rate (according to periodic tax reduction policies) or 10% default.
"Cut Off" Your Bill with Rooftop Solar Power
Do you see the orange/green pie chart in the calculation results? The orange portion is the amount you pay for high price tiers (Tiers 3, 4, 5).
💡 "Self-Consumption" Strategy (Decree 135/2024)
Don't install solar power to "sell to EVN" to get rich. Install just enough to offset your daytime electricity consumption (air conditioning, refrigerator...), helping you avoid buying grid electricity at expensive Tier 5 prices.
Use the green "Estimate Now" feature on the tool to see how a 3kWp or 5kWp system will help you recoup your investment.
Control the "Energy Guzzlers" in Your Home
Based on VNIT's electricity consumption reference table, here are the main culprits that increase your bill:
- Air Conditioning: Accounts for 30-50% of summer bills. Set temperature to 26-27°C combined with fans.
- Water Heater: Turn on 15 minutes before showering then turn off, don't leave it on 24/7.
- Old Refrigerator: Worn rubber seals cause significant heat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
💡How is the new 5-tier pricing different from the old 6-tier pricing?
The new pricing structure consolidates the number of tiers by merging lower tiers together. This simplifies the calculation but may slightly increase costs for low-usage households, while being more beneficial for medium-to-high usage households.
💡What is the 'self-consumption' mechanism for solar power?
According to Decree 135/2024/NĐ-CP, people install solar power mainly to serve on-site needs. Excess electricity fed to the grid can be sold to EVN but at low prices and with limits. The main goal is to reduce the amount of electricity that must be purchased from the grid at high price tiers.
💡How can I save electricity effectively?
Use Inverter-labeled appliances, limit the use of high-power devices (water heaters, irons) during peak hours, and consider installing a Hybrid solar system (with storage) to optimize costs.