FAQ
TL;DR: 300 kWh/month equals 10 kWh/day, sitting near Poland’s detached-house average of 2 900 kWh/year [Statistics Poland 2020]; “10 kWh/day — normal” [Elektroda, anchilos, post #19093093] Forecast-based billing can add 20-30 % to upfront payments if prior usage spiked [Elektroda, Mobali, post #19106103]
Why it matters: Knowing real consumption and tariff options stops you from paying lenders’ premiums every billing cycle.
Quick-Facts
• Typical Polish single-family home: 240–330 kWh/month (2 900–4 000 kWh/year) [Statistics Poland 2020]
• G11 tariff cost: PLN 0.55–0.70 per kWh incl. taxes [URE Price List, 2021]
• Stand-by devices can waste ≈120 W, equal to 10 kWh/week [Elektroda, Mobali, post #19095465]
• Electronic meters register from ≈1.5 W, class 1 accuracy [“Gamma 300 Datasheet”]
• PGE monthly billing fee: PLN 5.90/month [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19102717]
Quick Facts
Is 300 kWh per month high for a single-family house?
No. It falls inside the typical 240–330 kWh/month range for Polish detached homes [Statistics Poland, 2020]. Forum users called 10 kWh/day “normal” [Elektroda, anchilos, post #19093093] Winter work with grinders or welders can push it higher [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19092908]
How much will 300 kWh cost on the G11 tariff?
At PLN 0.60 per kWh the energy part is roughly PLN 180. Network and fixed fees raise the total near PLN 200/month, matching the author’s bill [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19102717]
Why does my forecasted bill show PLN 278 when I only use PLN 200 of power?
Suppliers pad forecasts using past high-usage months. The overestimate becomes a free loan to them [Elektroda, Mobali, post #19106103] Request a forecast correction citing §32 pkt 5 of the 18-Aug-2011 Regulation to align pre-payments with actual use [“Dziennik Ustaw 1126”, 2011].
Does switching to monthly billing save money?
It removes large over- or under-payments but adds PGE’s PLN 5.90 service fee, or PLN 70/year [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19102717] If your overpayments exceed PLN 70, monthly billing nets a gain; otherwise keep semi-annual settlement.
Could my meter be inaccurate after replacement?
Electromechanical and electronic meters meet class-1 accuracy, yet non-linear loads can shift readings. One user saw 30 % higher totals after an electronic upgrade [Elektroda, anchilos, post #19096629] Large deviations warrant utility testing; errors above 2.5 % obligate free replacement [URE Rules, 2021].
How can I test my meter at home?
- Switch off all breakers after the meter.
- Note the reading; wait 60 minutes. Any increase suggests fault or hidden load.
- Connect a known 1 kW heater for exactly 1 hour; reading should rise 1 kWh ±0.02. Larger error means service call.
Which devices drain most power in standby?
Forum checks found a TV+decoder drawing 25 W and a Wi-Fi printer 20 W when idle [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19094736] Ten such devices add 15 kWh/month, or PLN 9 on G11. Use smart plugs or switchable strips to cut this ‘phantom’ load.
Will changing to G12W or G13 lower my bill?
Night-and-weekend tariff G12W averages PLN 0.50 per kWh off-peak [URE Price List, 2021]. If you can shift washing, dishwashing, or EV charging to those hours, savings exceed 10 %. “Try it for six months; switching is free” [Elektroda, Janusz_kk, post #19705987]
What daily usage is typical in winter versus summer?
Many users report 11–13 kWh/day in winter due to lighting and heaters, and 7–9 kWh/day in summer [Elektroda, dprzyb, post #19406895] National data shows a 22 % seasonal swing [Statistics Poland 2020].
What edge cases cause sudden consumption spikes?
Electric heaters, welders, and construction tools can triple monthly kWh during renovations [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19092949] Air-conditioning adds 200–400 kWh/month in heatwaves [Elektroda, dprzyb, post #19406895]
How much power do two 200 L chest freezers use?
Modern A+ units draw about 0.6 kWh/day each, so 36 kWh/month per freezer [“Freezer Energy Label”, EU 2019]. Together they account for roughly 24 % of a 300 kWh bill.
Will a bidirectional Gamma 300 meter handle future solar panels?
Yes. Gamma 300 logs import and export registers separately and supports remote reading [“Gamma 300 Datasheet”]. The forum author already has a bidirectional unit installed without billing issues [Elektroda, Mierzejewski46, post #19648539]