VAT on electricity in Belgium: why 6 % is misleading
VAT on electricity in Belgium: 6 % for households, 21 % on business contracts. The real gain once excise is deducted, and what the excise reform changes.
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Tarifs & prix
Electricity grid operator or supplier: who does what?
Grid operator or electricity supplier in Belgium: who does what, who to call, how to find yours, and what the network costs with each operator.
Capacity tariff in Flanders: calculate and cut your peak
Flanders capacity tariff: 52 to 61 € per kW of peak depending on your Fluvius zone, a 2.5 kW minimum, and five steps to bring the bill down.
EAN code on your meter: where to find it in Belgium
The EAN code identifies your supply point, not your meter. Where to read it on your bill and how to request it from Fluvius, ORES, RESA or Sibelga.
kW vs kWh: the difference on your Belgian bill
kW vs kWh: the kW measures power, the kWh measures the energy you are billed for. What the difference actually costs on a Belgian bill, region by region.
Electricity adjustment bill too high in Belgium
Electricity adjustment bill too high in Belgium: the three causes, the 5-step check, how to get a payment plan and how to dispute the statement.
Best off-peak electricity supplier
Dual-rate or night-only meter? Here's how to choose the best off-peak electricity supplier in Belgium and pay less on your bill.
Best electricity supplier for electric heating
Electric heating in Belgium: which supplier should you choose for high consumption? Comparing the kWh price, dual-hour and exclusive-night tariffs.
Best electricity supplier for an electric car
Which electricity supplier for charging your electric car in Belgium? Night, dual-hour and dynamic tariffs compared so you pay less to charge at home.
Best electricity supplier for low-consumption households
Low electricity user in Belgium? The fixed fee matters more than the kWh price. Here's which supplier to choose for a studio or student flat.