🤔 Is this allowed? energy edition

Can my supplier raise my advance? Can I refuse a smart meter? Energy rights, answered short.

• Can supplier raise monthly advanceYes — but only if your actual consumption (or tariffs) rose significantly, and only with proper substantiation. Unreasonable hikes you can refuse.
• Can supplier disconnect without noticeNo. Disconnection requires written notice, a reasonable payment window, and — during winter — strict conditions. We explain the procedure.
• Can supplier raise price outside contractNo — a fixed tariff stays fixed. If your supplier changes it anyway, you may cancel immediately at no cost. This is a hard right under the Energy Act 2024.
• Can supplier lower feed-in tariffDuring a fixed contract: no — not without giving you the right to cancel at no cost. Outside a contract: yes, with 30 days notice and transparent justification.
• Can I refuse a smart meterYes. The Energy Act gives you three options: fully active, "administratively off" (read only once monthly), or full refusal. Nobody can force you.
• Can supplier share my consumption dataOnly with explicit consent and for a specific purpose. Limited anonymised statistical sharing is allowed. We explain rights and opt-out.
• Can supplier disconnect while on holidayNot automatically. The disconnection procedure requires repeated written contact attempts. Delivery during holidays can be procedurally invalid — giving you a defense.
• Can I have two suppliers at oncePer connection (EAN) one main supplier for delivery. For feed-in you can since 2024 choose a separate provider — the "decoupling" of supplier/feed-in buyer.
• Can supplier estimate my meter readingWith a smart meter: never. With a traditional meter only if you don't supply a reading. Estimate against your interest? Right to revision based on actual reading.
• Can supplier refuse me as a customerIn principle yes — suppliers are market parties, not utilities. But you ALWAYS have a right to supply: the backstop supplier steps in if no commercial party will.
• Can my tenant take over my contractA contract is personal. Tenant or new-resident "takeover" doesn't legally exist — instead: you cancel, they sign a new contract on the same EAN.
• Energy contract on deathOn death the personal contract ends by operation of law. Heirs may choose: continue, terminate, or sign a new contract. We explain the steps.
• Can landlord refuse label upgradeIn social rent: no — labels E/F/G expose landlord to WWS point loss. In free sector: contract-driven. Route explained.
• Can municipality require heat-network connectionUnder Wcw 2025: yes, given neighbourhood plan + affordability test + financing. Without those three: object at court.
• Can the HOA block solar panelsHOA can block on shared elements (roof, façade). Requires 2/3 majority. Sustainability-decision rules relaxed since 2022.
• Can supplier charge for paper billIn principle no for consumers without a digital alternative. €1-€3/month surcharge = often invalid under Awgb. Defense explained.
• Can supplier charge interest during disputeDuring pending objection: NO — no interest, no collection, no BKR report. Standard energy terms suspend payment. On forced collection: damages.