The heating season is over in Kaunas: Kaunas residents are among the least paid for heat in Lithuania | Business

Compared to 2022-2023 during the heating season, the price of heat in Kaunas decreased by regarding 22 percent.

In March, compared to the same month last year, the people of Kaunas received regarding 20 percent. lower heating bills. For 50 sq. meters, residents paid 46 euros for an old building apartment (last year – 54 euros), residents of Kaunas living in a renovated apartment building – 25 euros (32 euros), newly built – 22 euros (30 euros).

Kaunas city municipality photo/Statistics

Municipalities announce the beginning and end of the heating season, taking into account the average daily temperature and weather forecasts. The heating season usually ends in the middle or second half of April. Last year, the heating season in the city of Kaunas ended on April 13, in the district on April 14, and in the previous season, on April 25 and 26, respectively.

We remind you that residents can decide for themselves when to start or end the heating season. According to the procedure established by the Heat Supply and Consumption Rules, they can make a decision by majority vote (50 percent + 1 co-owner).

“Kaunos energija” photo/Statistics

The heat supplier must be informed regarding the decision in accordance with the established procedure. The heating is turned on or off by the administrator or supervisor in charge of the heating and hot water system of the apartment building.