Consumers can take several steps to reduce their energy consumption and, consequently, lower their bills. In this article, we give you a few ideas to help you see changes in your bills and the importance of choosing the most appropriate electricity and gas rates for your home.
A rate for each home
Every home is unique, so various tariff options are available. When deciding which electricity or gas tariff to sign up for, consumers should understand their energy needs and determine whether one option is the right fit for them. For example, in some homes, electricity consumption is concentrated at night, making a time-of-use tariff the most suitable option. Sometimes, we have tariffs that don’t match our consumption, and we end up overpaying for something we don’t use.
To find the best price, consider using a price comparison tool. This way, consumers can find the best prices without wasting time comparing. However, after viewing the list of retailers offered by this tool, they will need to verify that the contract terms are suitable for them. It’s crucial to read the fine print in these cases.
On the other hand, if you’ve just moved into a new home, you’ll need to update the ownership of your utilities after the sale is complete. This change of ownership for electricity and gas is free, and all energy companies offer this option. By changing the electricity ownership, the new owner saves the money it costs to reconnect their utilities.
Ideas for saving energy in your daily life
Below, we show you different ideas to apply to your routines and start saving energy:
- Take advantage of natural light. This advice may seem obvious, but we often automatically turn to artificial light when natural light would be sufficient for the task at hand.
- Check your thermostat. Every degree higher on your thermostat can result in up to 10% more energy consumption. Therefore, it’s best to maintain a stable temperature: 21°C in winter and between 24 °C and 26°C in summer.
- Cook with a pressure cooker or use lids on pots. This is a straightforward way to save energy; if we don’t let the steam escape, our food will be cooked faster. Therefore, using the ceramic hob will reduce both time and energy costs.
- End standby mode. It has been proven that appliances that remain plugged in, even when not in use, continue to consume power. It’s as simple as unplugging these appliances when they’re no longer in use.
On the other hand, an idea that can’t be implemented overnight but is very profitable is the installation of solar panels to generate energy. This way, consumers become prosumers (producers and consumers) and will use this energy to reduce their dependence on the Spanish electricity grid, and therefore, their bills. For example, if you have a time-of-use tariff, you can consume this clean energy during the hours when the price per kWh is highest.
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