Graubünden, light -1.4%: savings of 20 francs, Optima rate arrives (cross-border guide)
Repower (Poschiavo) lowers domestic rates in Graubünden by 2027. Annual savings of 20 francs per typical family. New: Optima rate with green, yellow and red bands from 1 January 2027.
Context
In a nutshell
- Repower (Poschiavo) lowers domestic rates in Graubünden by 1.4% by 2027
- Typical family of 4 people will save 20 francs per year on their electricity bill
- From 2027 differentiated rates per season: more expensive in winter, more affordable in summer
- New Optima rate with three time slots (green, yellow, red) from 1 January 2027
Key facts
- What: Slight reduction in electricity prices and new seasonal tariff structure
- When: From 2027 (Optimal from 1 January 2027)
- Where: Repower network area in Graubünden
- Who: Repower energy group (based in Poschiavo)
- Amount: -20 francs per year per typical family (-1.4%), equal to 1449 francs/year for 4500 kWh
The fall in domestic rates in Graubünden
The energy group Repower, based in Poschiavo, announced a slight reduction in electricity tariffs for domestic users in its network area. From 2027, a family of four with an annual consumption of 4500 kilowatt hours will pay 1449 francs for the current, 20 francs less than the current year. The savings amount to a 1.4% decrease in the energy component of the bill.
However, the actual reduction will depend on the actual consumption of each user. The final amount is also affected by municipal taxes, which Repower charges on behalf of the Grison municipalities. In fact, the energy group operates as a mere collector of these local contributions, which
Operational details
In a nutshell
- Seasonal price differentiation would encourage the shift of consumption in green hours
- The Optima tariff provides for three price levels (green, yellow, red) based on time and availability of renewables
- The tariff bands remain unchanged per quarter, favouring consumption planning
- Smart meters essential to take advantage of the most convenient time slots
Key facts
- What: New Optima variable rate with differentiated time slots
- When: From 1 January 2027 (on a voluntary basis)
- Where: Repower Area in Graubünden
- Who: Repower's domestic and commercial customers equipped with a smart meter
- Amount: Variable potential savings based on consumption and hourly distribution
How Optima fare works
From 1 January 2027 Repower will offer its customers the opportunity to voluntarily join the new Optima variable rate. The system requires that both the cost of energy and the cost of using the network vary according to the time of day. Each hour will be associated with one of the three price levels, identified by the colors green, yellow and red.
The classification of time slots is determined based on two main factors: the seasonal availability of renewable energy and the expected load on the local power grid. During green hours, typically corresponding to times of high renewable production and low overall demand, prices
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Key points
In a nutshell
- Optima is a voluntary tariff: customers can choose whether to join from 1 January 2027
- To take advantage of the green bands, you need a smart meter
- Scheduling loads (EV, heat pump) during business hours generates savings
- Municipal taxes affect the final bill regardless of the rate chosen
Key facts
- What: How to join the Optima rate and maximize savings
- When: Choice from 1 January 2027
- Where: At Repower, Graubünden area
- Who: Domestic customers and SMEs with smart meter
- Deadline: No mandatory deadline, fee on a voluntary basis
Step-by-step: upgrading to the Optima rate
To join Repower's new Optima variable tariff from 1 January 2027, interested customers will first need to verify that they are equipped with a smart meter. Otherwise, they can request the installation from their network manager. The replacement of the traditional meter with the smart one is generally free for the end customer and is carried out by the local distributor as part of the network modernization investments.
Once you have the smart meter, you can contact Repower to activate the Optima rate. The choice is completely voluntary: those who prefer to maintain more predictable tariff conditions can continue with the standard product
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Source: swissinfo.ch
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much will a typical family in Graubünden save by 2027?
- A family of four with an annual consumption of 4500 kilowatt hours will pay 1449 francs in 2027, 20 francs less than the current year. The decrease corresponds to a 1.4% drop in the energy component of the bill. However, the actual savings will depend on real consumption and municipal taxes charged on behalf of the Grison municipalities.
- How does Repower's new Optima rate work?
- The Optima tariff includes three price bands identified by the colors green, yellow and red, based on the availability of renewable energy and the load of the grid. In the green hours, typically corresponding to times of high renewable production and low demand, prices are more affordable. The bands are defined in advance and remain unchanged per quarter, facilitating the scheduling of consumption. A smart meter is required to access.
- How do you adhere to the Optima rate from 2027?
- From January 1, 2027, Repower customers can voluntarily join the Optima rate. Those who do not yet have a smart meter can request its installation from their local distributor free of charge. Once equipped with the device, simply contact Repower to activate the option. Those who prefer more predictable conditions can continue with the standard Grischunpower product, which still maintains the seasonal structure introduced in 2027.