Regulations have changed for electricity users! Exemption from the assurance fee for regular payers and obligation to notify debtors have been introduced.
New Era in Electricity Use: Guarantee Fee Exemption and Consumer Rights Under Guarantee
Important regulations are being implemented in electricity consumption. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) announced new practices to protect consumer rights. With the amendments, subscribers who make regular payments will be exempted from paying the assurance fee. On the other hand, debtor consumers will be obliged to notify before legal proceedings are initiated.
New Measures to Combat Illegal Electricity
Within the scope of the regulations aiming to make the fight against illegal electricity use more effective, additional measures will be taken in regions with high illegal use. Illegal electricity detection and collection processes will be more strictly controlled and the rights of legal consumers will be secured. The new regulations aim to create a fair and transparent system.
Advantage Will Be Provided to Those Who Make Regular Payments
Consumers who pay their bills regularly will be exempted from the assurance fee when they make a new contract in the same region. This incentive will facilitate subscription processes by supporting regular payment habits. Thus, subscribers will be protected from additional costs in case of relocation or address changes.
Obligation to Notify Debtors
An important regulation has also been introduced for subscribers who cannot pay their debts. It will now be mandatory to notify debtors before the legal proceedings. Thanks to these notifications, consumers will have the opportunity to restructure or pay their debts without being victimized.
Digitalization Steps Gain Speed
The digitalization process in electricity contracts is also being accelerated. With the new practice, it will be sufficient to sign a page containing summary information instead of the full text of the contracts. All details will be presented in digital environment. This innovation will save time and prevent paper waste.
Streamlining Free Market Regulations
In order for consumers to benefit from more competitive prices in the electricity market, free market transitions were also facilitated. The rate of switching to an independent supplier was reduced to 5 percent for residential subscribers. In addition, price tables will be available online to facilitate comparison of tariffs offered by different suppliers.
Transparency in Electricity Prices
With the new system developed by Enerji Piyasaları İşletme AŞ (EPİAŞ), consumers will be able to make more informed decisions on supplier change and pricing. The new system will facilitate price comparisons and provide subscribers with more favorable tariffs.
Targeting a Fairer Electricity Market
The new regulations aim to protect consumer rights and increase deterrence in the fight against illegal use. In particular, the assurance fee exemption offered to subscribers who make regular payments stands out as an important incentive for consumers. At the same time, the notification obligation for debtors opens the door to a fairer and more transparent system in payment processes.
Conclusion and Expectations
These innovations aim to create a more balanced structure in the electricity market. The conveniences provided to subscribers will both positively affect their payment habits and increase competition in the market, leading to a fairer level of prices.
