Utilty Bills increasing hardships - AD

Galea. L

Jul 11th 2009, 21:01

George Caruana
Can you understand that there is always a minimum consumption whatever your status?
Thank God that you do not need help but others do George.
Perhaps you would reason otherwise if you might need it in future.

David Pisani

Jul 11th 2009, 18:57

The point is not about susidising. Its about introducing the polluters pay principle mechanism.

Basic consumption is a social needs.

d bugeja

Jul 11th 2009, 18:11

O Galea

that was what we have done too. we were charged 55euros to remove electricity meter

O Galea

Jul 11th 2009, 16:57

"Basic use of water and electricity should not be penalised"

I agree with this concept. And to add insult to injury the Maltese consumer is even penalised for NOT using water and electricity. As an example I own a small garage a few meters away from home. For years this garage has enjoyed W & E. However I am thinking of removing the services or else I would have to fork out Euros 260 per annum just for having the meters inside the garage as consumption is practically negligble. Therefore I and others in the same situation are penalised for NOT using the comodities. When I complained I was informed that it is EU directives as consumption must be charged seperatley from service provision. It is clear that I and other like me are paying for those who consume (or possibly waste).

I thiink this situation should be reviewed. Small garages for private cars should not be treated as business premises. They should fall somewhere in between domestic and commercial. The authorities should be more sensitive.

George Caruana

Jul 11th 2009, 16:10

I do not want to subsidize anybody's consupmtion of water and electriciy!! Low income earners should not be consuming much energy anyhow, or so they want us to beleive.