Bangkok, The Energy Regulatory Commission announced that the FT fee will be fixed at 39.72 satang/unit. The average electricity charge will be 4.18 baht/unit in the period 2/67 from May - Aug. 2024, emphasizing the invitation to save energy. Even though the electricity bill does not increase, if you use the air conditioner more Monthly electricity bills will soar. Mr. Khomkrit Tantrawanit Secretary-General of the Energy Regulatory Commission Office (ERC Office), as spokesperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), revealed that the Energy Regulatory Commission at its meeting No. 15/2024 (900th time) on 27 March 2024 had The resolution approved the FT fee collected for the period May - August 2024 to remain unchanged at 39.72 satang per unit. When combined with the base electricity price of 3.7833 baht per unit, Make the electricity bill average (VAT not included) is 4.1805 baht per unit, equal to the average electricity cost in the current period. In this regard, the Office of the Energy Regulatory C ommission has opened for comments on the results of calculating the FT fee for collection in the period of May - August 2024 via the Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission website from 8 - 22 March 2024, with participants expressing their opinions. Saw a total of 147 comments, divided into comments on the FT value according to the case studies proposed by the Energy Regulatory Commission, totaling 61 comments, expressing opinions by proposing other FT values. In addition to case studies including 50 comments and opinions in the form of inquiries or other questions. 36 comments that are not related to FT values Mr. Khomkrit also added that Electricity use in EGAT's system It is likely to continue to increase, thus increasing the need to import LNG as fuel for electricity production. Therefore, during the upcoming summer, the Energy Regulatory Commission would like to invite electricity users to jointly inspect electrical equipment such as Refrigerator, air conditioner to have good operating condition To s ave electricity usage during hot weather. Including easy changes to behavior in using electricity in the 5 P.s. These include disconnecting or unplugging electrical appliances, reducing electricity use when finished using it, turning off or turning off lights when not in use, adjusting the air conditioner temperature to 26 degrees, changing to Fiber-saving equipment 5. Plant more trees to reduce the temperature inside the home. All 5 principles will help reduce LNG imports, reduce the occurrence of a new peak in electricity use (New Peak Demand) in the electrical system, and also help reduce the burden of electricity bills for consumers. Use your own electricity too. Source: Thai News Agency