• General Information
    • Telemetering
      • What is Telemetering?

        Telemetering is the process of collecting and transmitting electricity consumption data remotely through smart meters.
         
      • Why is telemetering applied to my supply?

        As network operator, HEDNO is gradually integrating Low Voltage supplies into the Telemetering System. The services that have been included in Telemetering are billed as of 01.07.2023 with Distribution Network Usage Charges, according to the following categorization:

        LV Agricultural with Hourly Metering (HM)
        LV Others with Hourly Metering (HM)
      • If Telemetering is applied to my supply, do I have to choose a corresponding product?

        No, it is not necessary to choose a product specifically aimed at telemetered supplies.
         
      • How often will my bill be issued?

        For the telemetered supplies, an Actual Bill is issued every month, provided that HEDNO provides us with the necessary consumption data metered.
         
    • Meter with night mark
      • What do I need to do to get a night meter?

        To obtain a night meter, you will need to submit an application to the Network Operator (HEDNO). 
         
      • What are the night time hours?

        The night times are determined by HEDNO and consists of midday and evening zones, operating from Monday to Sunday, and will be divided into the following periods:

        Winter period - November to March:

        • Midday zone: 12 pm – 3 pm
        • Evening zone: 2 pm – 5 pm

        Summer period - April to October:

        • Midday zone: 11 pm – 3 pm
        • Evening zone: 2 pm – 4 pm
    • Special tariffs
      • What is the Vulnerable Customer Register?

        All Electricity Suppliers provide Vulnerable Customers with special protection measures such as:

        a period of at least forty days for the repayment of consumption bills
        the possibility of partial and interest-free repayment of Consumption Bills
        suspension of the supplier's ability to issue a meter deactivation order (power cut) due to overdue debts during the winter period (November to March) and during the summer period (July and August)
        stricter conditions for the termination of the supply contract by the supplier.

        Residential Electricity Customers are included in the Vulnerable Customers Register, only for the electricity consumption of their main residence, regardless of the Electricity Supplier they have chosen, provided they meet the inclusion requirements. Applications for inclusion in the Vulnerable Customers Register are submitted online through the special program of the e-Government Center for Social Security (IDIKA). 
        More information on the Vulnerable Customer Register can be found here.
      • What is the Social Residential Tariff (SRT)?

        The Social Residential Tariff (SRT), introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, offers a reduced electricity price for domestic use in order to protect the most vulnerable groups of consumers. 
         
      • What are the categories of SRT beneficiaries?

        There are different categories of SRT beneficiaries based on social and income criteria. You can see in detail the categories and the conditions for the inclusion of the SRT on the website of HEDNO by clicking here.
         
      • How and when can I apply for a SRT?

        Applications for inclusion in the social tariff (SRT) are submitted electronically through the special program of the e-Government Center for Social Security (IDIKA). 

        Each household receives the SRT only for the supply of the main residence.

        If you are an SRT beneficiary, you must apply to join the SRT each year within (1) month of the deadline for filing income tax returns for natural persons.
      • What are the consumption limits for the application of the SRT?

        You can find out about the limits of the covered consumption of the social tariff from the official site of HEDNO by clicking here.
         
      • What is the discount granted?

        The discount granted for the social tariff is for the SRT category. A 0.075€/kWh and for the SRT category B 0.045€/kWh

        The above discount is calculated on the Supply Charge for daytime consumption. 

        If you have chosen the Night Residential Tariff, then the discount is also applied to the Supply charge for night consumption.
    • Environmental Residential Tariff
      • What is the Environmental Residential Tariff?

        The Environmental Residential Electricity Tariff concerns the support of consumers of the Region of Western Macedonia and the Municipality of Megalopolis of the Regional Unit of Arcadia due to environmental pollution from lignite activity and is provided in accordance with Ministerial Decision No. ΥΠΕΝ/ΥΠΡΓ/26359/4101 (GG Β’ 1936/30.05.2018).
         
      • Who are the beneficiaries?

        Beneficiaries of the aid are domestic consumers within the administrative boundaries of the Region of Western Macedonia and the Municipality of Megalopolis of the Regional Unit of Arcadia with a quarterly electricity consumption of up to 2400 kWh. If the 4-monthly electricity consumption is above the limit of 2400 kWh, the aid is granted up to this limit.

        Excluded are beneficiaries of the Social Residential Tariff for bills that include billing with SRT, self-producers who are part of an energy or virtual energy offsetting programme or beneficiaries of a virtual energy offsetting programme and beneficiaries of the Solidarity Services Tariff.
    • Universal Service Supplier
      • What is a Universal Service Supplier?

        The Universal Service Supplier of Electricity is the Supplier who is obliged (under Law 4001/2011, Government Gazette A 179/22.08.2011) to supply Small Customers (Residential Customers of any capacity and non-Residential Customers with a supply capacity of up to 25 kVA, who after the termination of representation by the Last Supplier or the expiry of the period of supply of electricity by the Last Resort Supplier:

        (a) have not taken any action regarding the right to freely choose a Supplier

        (b) are unable to find a supplier on the liberalised market under existing commercial conditions.
      • When do I join a Universal Service Supplier?

        The inclusion of Small Customers to the Universal Service Supplier shall be carried out automatically after the termination of representation by the last Supplier or the expiry of the period of electricity supply under the last resort regime, provided that there is no order for new representation by any Supplier and no request for voluntary disconnection has been submitted.
         
      • Do I have the right to choose a supplier and opt out of the Universal Service (USS) scheme?

        You may at any time enter into a Supply Contract with any Supplier of your choice. The termination of the supply of electricity by the USS (Universal Service Supplier) takes place upon the activation of the Load Meter Representation Statement by the new Supplier, as such date is determined by HEDNO and notified to the USS, the new Supplier and the customer.
         
      • At which prices are the consumption of customers represented by the Universal Service Supplier billed?

        The applicable universal service supply charges are calculated on the basis of the Reference Tariff, plus five percent (5%), per customer category.

        By decision of the Minister of Environment and Energy, a different tariff from the tariff with the highest supply price may be selected as the Reference Tariff, in case the latter has a deviation of more than twenty percent (20%) from the average of the next four most accurate tariffs.

        More information on the supply of Universal Service to domestic services can be found here and for business services here.
         
    • Bodies & their role
      • What is the role of RAE (Regulatory Authority for Energy)?

        The Energy Regulatory Authority (RAE) is an independent regulatory authority appointed by the state, with its main responsibility to supervise the domestic energy market in all its sectors and its aim is the liberalisation of the energy market.
         
      • What is the role of IPTO (Independent Power Transmission Operator)?

        The Independent Electricity Transmission System Operator (IPTO) operates the high-voltage transmission system (150KV and 400kV) in Greece and ensures its maintenance and development, ensuring reliable and quality electricity supply in the country. 
        In addition, IPTO handles the settlement of discrepancies and other bills of the wholesale electricity market, as well as the related charges and credits for the participants in this market.
      • What is the role of the HEDNO (Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator)?

        The Operator of the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network (HEDNO) is responsible for the development and operation of the distribution network in Greece and ensures equal access for all network users (consumers, producers and suppliers), with transparency and objectivity.
         
      • For which issues should I contact HEDNO?

        HEDNO is responsible for issues concerning:

        Connection to the network
        Granting of a Night Meter
        Increase/decrease of the capacity of the existing power supply
        Metering Process
        Failures - Power Outages
        Licensed Electrician Certificate, etc.

        For more information you can go to the website of HEDNO at https://deddie.gr/.