Faced with criticism from professionals, in particular bakers, on the inadequacy of aid to pay energy bills, the government is responding.
Invited on RMC this Thursday morning, Bruno Le Maire announced an extension in 2023 of the "
electricity counter
" for SMEs - that is to say companies with less than 250 employees -, which was initially due to end at the end of 2022. .
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The Minister of the Economy explained that he wanted to “
reduce a little more the bill for craftsmen and all SMEs that consume a lot of electricity
”.
Added to the entry into force on January 1 of the "
electricity shock absorber
", another system where the State will bear part of the energy expenses of companies, "
this will represent a reduction of up to 35% of the bill
" , said the Minister.
“
I ask the energy companies to include the amount of the shock absorber on the invoice
, he also called.
That they actually manage to tell craftsmen, contractors and merchants what they will have to pay.
»
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The Bercy tenant took the example of an artisan baker who would receive an electricity bill of 4,000 euros.
"
EDF or another energy supplier will indicate on the bill that in fact it is not 4000 euros, it is probably around 3200 euros, that is to say 20% less
", a he developed.
In the event that this amount is still greater than 3% of its turnover - i.e. the condition for benefiting from the shock absorber -, the professional "
will declare his invoice at the counter in a very simple way on 1 January 2023 and his invoice will be reduced to 2600 euros
”.
In addition, Bruno Le Maire announced that the new fuel allowance for the most modest French people, which should replace the general rebate at the pump, could be requested “
from January 16
”.
In the amount of 100 euros, it will be accessible to "
all those who use their vehicle to go to work
", confirmed the minister.
All you have to do is go to the impots.gouv.fr website, enter your registration number and tax number, and complete a sworn statement that the applicant is using his vehicle to go to work.
“
You will receive the check within eight days
”, specified the number two of the executive.
