Transmission system operators (TSO) in Germany are set to publish a revised green power levy on 14 October. The country's renewable energy surcharge, currently 6.35 euro cents per kWh, will increase by 8% next year to 6.88 euro cents per kWh, according to unnamed sources. Germany's government uses the surcharge to fund its renewable energy feed-tariffs. The levy currently comprises around 22% of a customer's bill and for a 3,500-person household using three kWh p.a. the tax is expected to rise by €18 to €240 p.a.
Transmission system operators (TSO) in Germany are set to publish a revised green power levy on 14 October. The country's renewable energy surcharge, currently 6.35 euro cents per kWh, will increase by 8% next year to 6.88 euro cents per kWh, according to unnamed sources. Germany's government uses the surcharge to fund its renewable energy feed-tariffs. The levy currently comprises around 22% of a customer's bill and for a three-person household using 3,500 kWh p.a. the tax is expected to rise by €18 to €240 p.a.