Apply for the second Energy Bonus Basic Package!

Posted on 2023-04-26

Those who have not automatically received the energy bonus from the federal government (basic energy package of 196 euros per month) can apply for it themselves. You can also submit a request if you have a subscriber counter. You can pre-order the first base pack until next Sunday, April 30th. In the meantime, you can also order the second basic package.

Since November 2022, anyone with a domestic gas and electricity contract has the right to receive the basic energy package, provided that it relates to variable contract Either for one person A permanent contract entered into or renewed after September 30, 2021. You are not entitled to this premium if you have the social tariff. Additional arrangements have already been made for this purpose since 2021.

The basic package for the months of November and December 2022 is the amount of 122 euros for electricity and 270 euros for gas, which equals 392 euros for the two months together, which is 196 euros per month.

A second basic package can now be ordered for January, February and March 2023. It costs €183 for electricity and €405 for gas, which equates to €588 for the three months together, so this remains €196 per month.

In principle, you will receive these premiums automaticallyThis is deducted from your energy bill or credited to your account number with the Federal Basic Package statement, specifying the period.

These are loads of support, which you should not miss! Check your energy bill and bill carefully. if I were common counter To get energy, or if something is wrong with you ID details in your energy contractYou may not have received these payments automatically yet. Then you can apply for the November and December installments from January 23 through April 30, 2023 in the Federal Public Service Economy. You can order the January, February and March 2023 Basic Pack from now until July 31, 2023 at the latest.

On the FPS Economy website you will find all explanations and links to log in or to open and fill out an order form:

Gas Basic Package | FPS Economy (fgov.be)

Basic electricity package | FPS Economy (fgov.be)

Adjust if possible Identity data in your energy contract To: This is a must Correspond to your data in the National Register. Then you will get the premium automatically in the future.