How to calculate the utilities?

According to different regions, different power supply and water supply companies and different types of users.

I. Measurement of Electricity and Water Quantity

The use of electricity and water is usually measured by electricity meters and water meters. The electricity meter will record the user's electricity consumption, while the water meter will record the water consumption. These metering devices will regularly read data to determine the actual usage of users.

Second, the electricity bill calculation

The calculation of electricity charge is usually based on two main factors: electricity consumption and electricity price. Electricity consumption is read by electricity meter, and electricity price is determined by power supply company according to government pricing or market pricing. Generally speaking, the calculation method of electricity charge is the price per kWh multiplied by the electricity consumption. In addition, some areas may increase electricity consumption during peak hours to encourage users to use electricity during off-peak hours.

Third, the calculation of water charges.

The calculation method of water fee is similar to electricity fee, and it is also based on water consumption and water price. The water consumption is read by the water meter, and the water price is determined by the water supply company. Different from electricity charges, water charges may also include some additional fees, such as sewage treatment fees. These costs are usually shared according to the user's water consumption.

Fourth, other influencing factors

In addition to electricity consumption and water consumption, the calculation of utilities may also be affected by other factors. For example, some regions may implement preferential policies for certain types of users (such as low-income families, disabled people, etc.). ) to reduce their utility. In addition, some users may choose to use energy-saving equipment or take energy-saving measures to reduce their electricity consumption and water consumption, thus reducing public utilities.

To sum up:

The calculation of utilities is based on the actual electricity consumption and water consumption of users, taking into account electricity price, water price and other possible additional factors. Users can use electricity and water resources reasonably and take energy-saving measures to reduce their own water and electricity costs.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) electricity method

Article 35 provides that:

The electricity price shall be subject to unified policies, unified pricing principles and hierarchical management.

People's Republic of China (PRC) water law

Article 55 provides that:

The use of water supplied by water projects shall pay the water fee to the water supply unit in accordance with state regulations. The water supply price shall be determined in accordance with the principles of cost compensation, reasonable income, high quality and good price, and fair burden. The specific measures shall be formulated by the price department of the people's government at or above the provincial level in conjunction with the water administrative department at the same level or other water supply administrative departments according to their functions and powers.