The trend of electricity prices changed this Tuesday. The increase in energy after the weekend has led to a short break and Spanish consumers will be able to enjoy a cheaper time than the previous day. All of this is against a backdrop of inflation, in which prices for tobacco, gasoline or other products such as butane rise, meaning it becomes increasingly important to keep an eye on electricity periods to try to shave a few cents off at the end of the year. moon.
As a result, the average electricity price for regulated electricity customers linked to the wholesale market fell by 56.4% on November 21 this year to €41.05 per megawatt hour (MWh) compared with Monday’s figures.
period
Regarding the time periods, the highest price of 96.3 €/MWh will be registered between 8:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and the lowest price of 10 €/MWh will be registered between 2:00 pm and 3 pm achieve. :00 pm According to provisional data from the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE).
The average battery price so far in November is just over €54/MWh, compared with an average of €115/MWh in the same month last year.
Tips to save money on electricity bills
To reduce consumption and lower your electricity bill, you can follow these tips:
household appliances
To reduce the consumption of household appliances, it is recommended to:
– Disconnect electrical appliances when you are away from home for long periods of time (holidays). Especially refrigeration and freezers Its consumption accounts for up to 30% of total household consumption.
– Avoid putting them on “standby” as they will continue to consume even if they are not consuming.
– Try to take advantage of sunlight hours to dry your clothes.
hot water
It is recommended that you always:
– Use hot water wisely. It is recommended to be careful not to leave the tap open longer than necessary.
– Generally speaking, water temperature Between 30°C and 35°C Maybe that’s enough.
lightning
suggestion:
– Gradually replace incandescent and halogen bulbs with LED technology as it consumes ten times less power and lasts ten times longer than incandescent bulbs, saving up to 85% of energy.
– Make the most of natural light by turning off lights in naturally lit areas and when there are open spaces or glass walls that facilitate passive surveillance.