What does this cross-step price difference mean? My electric meter is pre-stored and shows the amount, not the amount of electricity.

It means that the electricity consumption at home is more than that in the first step, and the electricity price in the second step is 20% more, so it needs to be replenished.

Step-by-step increase in residential electricity price can improve energy efficiency. By using electricity in segments, we can realize the differential pricing of market segments and improve the efficiency of electricity consumption.

The specific content of the step-by-step electricity price is:

The first step is base electricity, which is less electricity and lower electricity price;

The second gear has higher electricity consumption and higher electricity price;

The third step is more electricity and higher electricity price.

With the increase of average household electricity consumption, the electricity price per kilowatt hour is also gradually increasing. Step-by-step increase in residential electricity price can improve energy efficiency.

Extended data:

The implementation of this electricity price system is mainly based on the following reasons:

(1) In order to ensure the electricity demand of low-income groups to maintain the basic living standard, the first-grade electricity quantity and electricity price are set, which are generally lower than the unit power supply cost.

(2) According to the average household electricity consumption of the vast majority of residents or the average household electricity consumption of all residents, the second price is set, which basically covers the unit power supply cost and ensures the profits that power supply enterprises deserve.

(3) In order to promote residents to save electricity, the third and above power consumption levels have been established. This level of electricity price not only covers the unit power supply cost, but also includes the power supply cost and other management costs that the first-level users do not bear.

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