Voimakulut

Voimakulut is a Finnish term that refers to the total costs of electricity for a consumer, including both the price of the energy consumed and the charges related to delivering that energy. The concept covers what people pay for electricity over a given period, such as a month.

The main components of voimakulut are the energy price (the price per kilowatt-hour for the electricity itself) and various delivery-related charges. Delivery charges include network charges from transmission and distribution operators. In many tariffs, there are fixed monthly fees in addition to the variable energy price. Taxes and policy-related costs, such as electricity tax, value-added tax, and subsidies or certificates, may also be part of the bill. The exact composition and the naming of charges can vary by country and by electricity supplier.

Billing typically separates the energy part from the network and policy charges, but the total amount due reflects all components. The energy portion is measured in kilowatt-hours, while fixed charges are usually monthly. Some tariff structures also include time-of-use or peak-demand pricing, where the price per kilowatt-hour changes by the time of day or season.

Factors influencing voimakulut include wholesale energy prices, weather-driven demand, grid investment and maintenance costs, regulatory changes, and the chosen tariff. Household and business customers may see different cost structures, and consumer choices—such as selecting a tariff with stable prices or shifting usage to off-peak times—can affect overall electricity costs.