Studio Apartment in Romania Billed 70% of its Value for Electricity

A Sibiu-based company is reeling from what it describes as an 'absurd' electricity bill, amounting to nearly 8,500 euros for a tiny 12-square-meter studio apartment. This sum, according to the company's representative, dwarfs the bills they receive for their industrial operations, which are typically around 4,000-5,000 lei. The stark contrast highlights a significant issue with the billing process, especially considering the apartment's purchase price was only around 12,000 euros, making the electricity charge a staggering 70% of its value.

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We do production, we do industry, and in industry we have bills of 4,000–5,000 lei. Here we are talking about almost 40,000 lei for a studio apartment.

While the company has contacted Hidroelectrica, the energy provider, they were reportedly asked to provide photos of the meter instead of an immediate on-site inspection. The total bill, including VAT and a previous outstanding balance, reaches over 41,983 lei. This incident, reported by Turnul Sfatului and covered by Adevărul, raises serious questions about billing accuracy and customer service in Romania's energy sector. The sheer scale of the discrepancy suggests a potential error or a systemic problem that needs urgent attention from the authorities.

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The studio apartment cost around 12,000 euros when we bought it, and now the electricity bill is approaching its value. It's approaching 70% of what the apartment cost us.