Consumer organizations invade energy, petition ‘Supatanapong’ to fix high electricity bills. support the use of solar cells erroneous state administration benefit the capital group
On March 21, 2022 at the Ministry of Energy Mr. Itboon Onwongsa, Deputy Secretary General of Consumer Organization with the network travel to submit a letter to Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy with Mr. Somphop Pattanariyangkul Ministry of Energy spokesperson receive books instead
Mr. Itboon said that following the Energy Regulatory Commission resolved to increase the variable electricity cost (FT) for collection in the May-August 2022 period at the rate of 24.77 satang per unit As a result, people have to pay for electricity at around 4 baht per unit and it is expected that the FT will be gradually increased in the future.
Meanwhile, the problem of high electricity costs is caused by many factors other than the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. but because of the mismanagement of the government Because of the power generation planning that takes into account the security of energy more than necessary. and unreasonably beneficial to the investment in the electric power business
“The state is not yet seriously aware of the problem of excess power reserves. instead of the state to stop or reduce the purchase of additional electricity from neighboring countries in order not to cause another burden to the people But the state will continue to buy electricity from the dams in Laos.”
“From such problems Consequently, the Consumer Organization Council made a proposal to the Minister of Energy. by supporting people to produce electricity with a solar power generation system installed on the roof According to the people’s solar cell project to increase to reduce the burden of electricity bills and increase income for the people.”
Mr. Itboon He continued that from the original purchase price of 2.20 baht/unit, it was changed to a net metering system. or a system of offsetting the electricity bill in order not to have to pay for electricity or it is a burden to change or add an electric meter
In this regard, the period for the purchase of electricity for the people’s solar sector is to be extended. From the original set at 10 years to 20-25 years or according to the life of the solar panel as well as providing a source of borrowing capital at one percent per year interest so that people can actually access the installation of photovoltaic systems
side Mr. Somphop Pattanariyangkul Ministry of Energy spokesperson said the Ministry of Energy acknowledged the proposal and will present it to the Deputy Prime Minister. and the Minister of Energy further acknowledged