What is the PSO levy for domestic users?
The Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy is a charge relating to the costs of purchasing peat generated electricity and the output of renewable, sustainable or alternative forms of energy purchased under various Government schemes. All electricity suppliers are obliged by government to apply these charges in the interests of security of supply and environmental protection.It’s set by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). The Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy for Domestic electricity has been set at €3.95 (inc. VAT) / €3.48 (ex. VAT) per month from 1 October 2018.
What are the PSO levy rates for business customers?
The amount of PSO you pay for your business premises is based on your Maximum Import Capacity (MIC).The current PSO levy rates for businesses from 1st of October 2018 to 30th September 2019 are:
PSO where MIC < 30kVA = €11.97 per month
PSO where MIC => 30kVA = €1.32 per kVA per month
What are the PSO levy rates for community halls and sports Clubs?
The amount of PSO you pay for your Community Hall Sports hall is charged at the same rates as business customers and is based on your Maximum Import Capacity (MIC).
The current PSO levy rates for businesses from 1st of October 2018 to 30th September 2019 are:
PSO where MIC < 30kVA = €11.97 per month
PSO where MIC => 30kVA = €1.32 per kVA per month
The current PSO levy rates for businesses from 1st of October 2018 to 30th September 2019 are:
PSO where MIC < 30kVA = €11.97 per month
PSO where MIC => 30kVA = €1.32 per kVA per month
Take a look at the bill above. This is a bill received by a West Cork Community Council for the small community hall they manage in their local village. In this hall they provide community services and facilities for their local community.
Take a close look at this bill
The electricity cost came to €43.37 but the total bill was €162.11
The standing Charge was €57.57
and the PSO Levy came to €53.10
Local halls like this are facing crippling PSO Levies |
Vat was added to the electricity charges, Standing Charges and PSO Levy at €19.92
We in Muintir na Tire think that it is grossly unfair that a small community group should have to pay the same rate as a small commercial entity. All the money raised by fundraising, donations, and users of the hall goes back to the government in charges and VAT.
How can you treat a community that provides meals on wheels, older peoples clubs, youth clubs etc etc in the same way you treat a small business. This makes no sense at all.