Yes, the new charge covers the losses of thermal energy in the hot water supply system.
The utility company explains that initially, hot water is supplied to multi-story buildings at a specific temperature. As it circulates through the internal networks of the building, it loses heat, resulting in a drop in temperature.
To restore the original temperature of the water, additional energy is required, and now these costs are being passed on to consumers.
This fee applies to all residents of multi-story buildings, including those with individual heating systems or those who are no longer connected to the hot water supply.
The thermal energy used to maintain the internal hot water system will be distributed among all co-owners of the building, and the charge will be calculated based on the share of heated area in their residential or non-residential premises, regardless of the amount of hot water used during both the heating and non-heating periods.