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The implementation of the investment of our dream house requires the supply of electricity to the construction site, necessary for all work with the use of power tools. In practice, this electricity is necessary almost from the beginning of construction. Electricity supplied directly to the construction site in the form of a temporary connection is construction electricity. What does the connection look like in practice? What applications and where should be submitted to ensure access to energy? And most importantly – what are the prices of construction electricity? It is worth getting acquainted with this important topic in the entire investment.

Table of contents

• Construction electricity – prices, formalities, connection
• Price of construction electricity – available tariffs
• How much does construction electricity cost?

Construction electricity – prices, formalities, connection

• – In fact, there is no legal or formal definition of what construction electricity is. It is the price that is the main determinant and in the case of construction electricity it may be even higher by more than 0.10 PLN/kWh than ordinary electricity. Despite a number of formalities, construction electricity can be much more convenient to use compared to electricity from a generator.
• – It should be emphasized that one of the requirements for obtaining a building permit is to connect temporary electricity. It is necessary to determine with the supplier all the circumstances of the construction and the demand for electricity. The decision is issued for up to 2 months.
• – The “home” tariff (G) is not available for construction electricity. This one is marked by special C-tariffs.
• – Determination of the power of construction electricity should take place after consultation with an electrician on the basis of estimates – it depends on the construction technology, type and number of machines and electrical equipment, as well as the demand for electricity for employees.

Price of construction electricity – available tariffs

After deciding on the power of construction electricity, it is worth considering the tariff that will be the most economical for us. It is worth analyzing the course of construction and working hours. The right choice can guarantee significant savings. Currently, there are three tariffs for construction electricity:

• • – C11 – this is the basic fixed, round-the-clock price for 1 kWh. Designed for teams that can work regardless of the time of day or night;
  • – C12a – two-zone with zone I (peak) and II (off-peak). The tariff is addressed to Investors who are able to plan construction works in advance, so that they can assume the necessary amount of electricity at a given stage of construction;
  • – C12b – two-zone with a division into day (more expensive) and night (much cheaper) zones. Designed for crews working at night.

How much does construction electricity cost?

How much we pay for construction electricity is strictly dependent on the planned works and the tariff selected for them. What’s more, these prices often vary between different electricity suppliers, although there are places where this choice is very limited. Choosing the right tariff is crucial to controlling investment costs – e.g. choosing the C12b tariff for unintended work during the day can cause a significant additional burden on the construction budget.

For example, in March 2021, the rates in the C11 tariff ranged from PLN 0.4456/kWh (Energa) to PLN 0.5341/kWh (Innogy). Slight savings were generated by the use of the second zone of the C12a tariff – from 0.4009 PLN/kWh (Tauron) to 0.4173 PLN/kWh (Innogy). On the other hand, the biggest savings could be achieved by using the C12b night tariff, in which the prices per 1kWh were lower than the prices in the C11 tariff by approx. PLN 0.06-0.13.

IMPORTANT! Prices for construction electricity are dynamic and subject to change, so it is always worth reading the suppliers’ price lists in detail.

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