This way you can reduce your energy bill in a simple way
Every fall-winter season, the cost of energy bills increases. Whether due to inflation, high demand or international conflicts, receipts inevitably rise when the coldest months arrive. According to the latest provisional data published by the OMIE (Iberian Energy Market Operator)responsible for managing the daily and intraday electricity market in the Iberian Peninsula, the average monthly electricity bill will rise in the coming months to nine euros more than on the same dates 2024.
For its part, as explained by the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU)the TUR regulated rate will suffer a significant 12% increase in the last quarter of the year as a consequence of the start of the new gas year – from October 2025 to September 2026, since “involves updating tolls and charges for all rates, including those on the free market”. Thus, “this winter, fixed costs increase sharply for all rates.”
However, it is possible to reduce these increases simply by changing some habits and adopting responsible and respectful behaviors that also contribute to improving the Environment. For example, simply Lowering the thermostat at home one degree saves around 7% of energy which is used for heating.
In it World Energy Saving Daywhich is celebrated this Tuesday, October 21, 20 minutes has compiled a series of advice from different organizations that have experts on these issues, like the OCU wave European Commissionto make management more efficient of the energy we have and save on our bills at the same time.
Control the temperature of your home
The average heating temperature in EU homes is 22 degrees, but as we have already mentioned, lower the thermostat at home one degree in winter or raise it in summer can mean significant savings. Furthermore, it is very useful to know in depth the different options offered by boilers and air conditioners in order to configure them and optimize their energy efficiency.Check the condition of doors, windows and blinds
Check the condition of doors, windows and blinds
Good insulation of the home helps regulate the thermal sensation inside both hot and cold. Although thermally insulating your home is expensive, there are small gestures that can help. For this, it is important check the good condition of doors, windows and blinds, as well as sealing the cracks or holes through which there may be leaks. You can also install weather stripping under the doors to maintain the temperature.
Take advantage of the hours of light
We must take advantage of the daylight hours to ventilate, open windows, raise blinds, draw curtains and let heat and light into the home until the sun sets. So, the home will regulate its internal temperature naturally And, in addition, you can achieve great energy savings on your electricity bill by not having to turn on the light bulbs for a good part of the day.
Use low consumption lights
It is advisable to use low-consumption ones or LEDs in order to opt for efficient lighting. Although they involve a greater initial investment, in the long run they last much longer.They help save up to 90% of energy consumption.
Keep your boiler in good condition
The change of season is a good time to perform regular maintenance on appliances to guarantee its greatest efficiency. Now with the cold it is especially interesting to do it with the boiler and radiators. Thus, we must purge the radiators before using them and make sure that they are clean and free of furniture in front that hinders air expansion.
Buy efficient appliances
If you are thinking of renewing a washing machine, refrigerator or dishwasher, it is recommended opt for models with energy label A or Bsince they consume the least and will mean significant savings.
Beware of ‘phantom consumption’
A common practice in homes is turn off electronic devices without disconnecting them from the mainsso in practice they continue to use electricity even if they are not turned on. This is what is known as ‘phantom consumption’ and translates into an increase of 60 euros per year on the bill. To avoid this, you must always unplug the devices from the mains after using them.
Adjust the contracted power
Another possibility to save is by adjusting the contracted electrical power because you can have more than you really need. And each 1.15 KWh of extra power contracted represents an expense of about 50 euros per year. To change it, you must find out what power would be enough for all your appliances to work at the same time without the power going out and request it from your company.
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