El-, varme- og vandforsyning letter explained in English
Energy and water supplier. The companies that supply electricity, district heating and water.
Letters you may get
- Årsopgørelse / slutafregning — your yearly bill
- Aconto-regning — your advance payment
- Varsel om lukning — unpaid bills; they plan to cut the supply
What to do
- Call before the cut-off date and ask for a payment plan. Your kommune may help in an emergency.
- Find the deadline. Look for “senest”, “inden”, “frist”.
- Write the reference number from the letter on everything you send back, and keep copies.
- If you disagree with a decision, object in writing before the deadline (“klage”, “indsigelse”, “anke”). See the template.
Words you may see
- årsopgørelse
- Your yearly tax statement: money back or tax to pay.
Questions
What is the El-, varme- og vandforsyning?
Energy and water supplier. The companies that supply electricity, district heating and water.
How long do I have to answer a letter from the El-, varme- og vandforsyning?
It depends on the letter. Look for words like “senest”, “inden”, “frist” — they mark the deadline. In Denmark, a letter in Digital Post usually counts as received when it arrives in your mailbox. Paper letters take a few days. Briefly adds about 2 days — check the date in Digital Post or on the envelope. To object, the letter usually names the way to do it (“klage”, “indsigelse”, “anke”).
Can I read a El-, varme- og vandforsyning letter in English?
Yes. Take a photo of the letter with Briefly. It explains the letter in plain English, finds the deadline and the amount, and gives you ready-made replies in Danish. Your letter never leaves your device.
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