Electricity consumption for household [Photo via tuchong.com]
I. How is it charged?
At present, the residential electricity in Beijing is charged based on a tiered pricing system. Based on the electricity consumed monthly, the household electricity consumption for the whole month is divided into three tiers, with the price increased for a higher tier. The maximum amount of the electricity consumed of the first tier is 240 kWh, and the electricity price is CNY 0.4883 per kWh if the level of voltage is lower than 1 kV, otherwise the price is CNY 0.4783 per kWh. The amount of electricity consumed of the second tier ranges from 241 kWh to 400 kWh (inclusive), and the electricity price is CNY 0.5383 kWh if the level of voltage is less than 1 kV, otherwise the price is CNY CNY 0.5283 per kWh. The amount of the electricity consumed of the third tier is above 400 kWh, and the electricity price is CNY 0.7883 per kWh if the level of voltage is less than 1 kV, otherwise the price is CNY 0.7783 per kWh.
II. How to charge a household with a large population and therefore a high volume of electricity consumed?
Households with six or more people are covered by the "one meter for one household" tiered electricity pricing measure, with a discount for an additional 100 kWh of electricity consumed per month for each tier. Specifically, the monthly electricity consumption ranges for each household are adjusted to 1-340 kWh for the first tier, 341-500 kWh for the second tier, and over 500 kWh for the third tier. For the eligibility of households with a large population and the details of the application procedure, please refer to the public announcements on the official mobile App of the State Grid, which is named "State Grid Online", and the State Grid's service halls.
III. How to pay?
In Beijing, there are various ways to pay for electricity, including online channels and physical outlets. Channels for emergency electricity purchases are also available. You can also choose to have the fee automatically transferred or pay through other methods you like.
"State Grid Online" App
Service hours: 24 hours
Payment methods: Via Alipay, WeChat, UnionPay, e-CNY, bank cards and other online payment methods
How to use: Download and install the App, register, and follow the instructions to finish payments.
Official WeChat Account of State Grid Beijing Electric Power Company
Service hours: 24 hours
Payment methods: Via the payment methods supported by WeChat
How to use: Follow the account, tap "Micro Business Hall", and follow the instructions to finish payments.
Alipay
Service hours: 24 hours
Payment methods: Via the payment methods supported by Alipay
How to use: Log in to your Alipay account on your mobile phone, tap "Living Payment", and follow the instructions to finish payments.
Service hours: 24 hours
Payment methods: Via the payment methods supported by WeChat
How to use: Launch WeChat on your mobile phone, tap "Me", "Services" and then "Utilities", and follow the instructions to finish payments.
95598 Intelligent Interactive Website
Service hours: 24 hours
Payment methods: Via a personal online banking system (redirected to the page for payments for electricity with debit cards through the personal online banking system)
How to use: Register and log in to the website (http://www.95598.cn), select your region, click "Electricity Payment" under the "Common Services" section, and follow the instructions to finish payments.
Remote Emergency Power Supply
Service hours: 24 hours
Application conditions: Power outage at home due to failure to purchase electricity in time.
How to use: 1. Launch the "State Grid Online" App, select "Emergency Electricity Supply" (应急送电) on the homepage, follow the instructions to finish payments, and you will receive a prepaid electricity fee of CNY 30; then manually close your home switch to resume power supply; 2. Call the 24-hour service hotline 95598, apply for "Remote Emergency Electricity Supply" service, and you will receive a prepaid electricity fee of CNY 30; then manually close your home switch to resume power supply.
Electricity Fee Deduction (Automatic Payment)
Service hours: 24 hours
How to use: Every user can use WeChat, Alipay, or "State Grid Online" App to activate the function of automatic electricity fee deduction (the fee will be paid automatically when the balance is insufficient).
Locations:
WeChat: Me - Services - Utilities;
Alipay: Homepage - Utilities;
"State Grid Online" App: Online Business Hall (网上营业厅) - Payment (交费) - Electricity Fee Deduction (电费代扣).
For detailed steps, please refer to the instructions of each App.
Physical Outlets
Power Supply Service Halls
Service hours: Please refer to the public announcements of the specific service hall.
Payment methods: Via QR code, cash, and checks.
Electricity Fee Collection Agency
Types:
1. Rural commercial banks nationwide and 12 other banks: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China, Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Postal Savings Bank of China, Bank of Communications, China Everbright Bank, China Merchants Bank, Bank of Beijing, Huaxia Bank, China CITIC Bank, and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.
2. Third-party agencies: Hengxintong, China UMS, Beijing's post offices, Alipay, WeChat, and outlets opened at the collection points of China Post, community service centers, convenience stores, etc.
Service hours: Please refer to the public announcements of the specific outlet.
Payment methods: Via the payment methods supported by collection points.
Self-service Payment Terminals
Types: State Grid's self-service payment terminals, ATMs of electricity fee-collecting banks, self-service payment terminals of socialized collection agencies, etc.
Service hours: Please refer to the public announcements of the specific outlet.
Payment methods: Via the payment methods supported by self-service payment terminals.