The majority of the country’s electricity consumers have been automatically transferred to new green variable tariffs, introduced January 1, after not opting for other tariffs offered under the new pricing system.

Consumers who were automatically allotted green tariffs represent at least 70 percent of the respective client bases of all suppliers.

Consumers had up until December 31 to express tariff preferences or be automatically transferred to the green-tariff category by their suppliers.

The dominance of green tariffs at this early stage of the new system had been anticipated as consumers come to terms with its options, which include fixed blue tariffs and variable yellow tariffs.

The changeover, coinciding with the festive season, also played a key role in the lack of action taken by consumers.

A considerable number of consumers have been enquiring about blue tariffs, ensuring fixed tariffs over extended periods of several months, suppliers informed.