- We know that in the next two months the most expensive electricity bills will hit families with children and the elderly, says Fabian Sjöberg (M), who made the decision to postpone, in his capacity as chairman of the municipal board.
The deferment applies to the January and February invoices, which must then instead be paid at the end of March, when it is calculated that the electricity subsidy from the state has been paid out.
Different opinions
Sofia Hedlund has just picked up her son Fabian from preschool.
- I think it is a great opportunity for those who need it.
Hear more Östhammar residents talk about what they think in the video above.
A predecessor
In Staffanstorp in Skåne, the municipality has done it in a similar way - and the issue is also being investigated in Norrköping.
- But we have chosen to focus more on families with children and the elderly, says Fabian Sjöberg (M), chairman of the municipal board.
When the municipality's customers receive their invoices, there will be a letter explaining how they choose to receive the deferral, but it is also possible to call the municipality and say that they wish to postpone their invoice.