To deal with the costs that are being incurred in supply bills due to the increase in the price of energy, Sabadell Protection offers you some recommendations that you can apply in your daily life to foster more sustainable, efficient, and responsible consumption that favours not only the environment but your pocket too.
- Replace the light bulbs in your home with energy-saving lamps or bulbs or LED lights, as their consumption is much lower than that of traditional lights.
- Avoid charging your mobile phone and other electronic devices at night so that they are not plugged in for longer than necessary.
- Whenever possible, consume the bulk of your electricity at times of day when the cost of energy is lower or during off-peak hours. You can also sign up for a fixed electricity rate. You can check light prices at any time here.
- Consume local and seasonal products. In this way, you will contribute positively to a more sustainable economy that fosters the reduction of expenses derived from the transport of goods or products.
- Improve the use of household appliances by using the eco mode and filling the washing machine and dishwasher before washing. Selecting the cold programme on the washing machine will also reduce consumption.
- If you are taking the car, drive efficiently. You can save up to 15% on fuel consumption.
- Search for the best petrol price on apps or simply by using Google Maps.
- Use public transport or share car rides using carpooling apps.
- Use energy saving mode on your devices and turn them off instead of setting them on sleep mode. Remember that standby mode causes devices to continue consuming power.
Check the appliances that consume the most energy on standby:
– Television, home cinema, air conditioning, video game consoles, etc.
– Computers, power strips, mobile phone chargers, etc.
– Depending on their use, the washing machine and dishwasher when they have finished their cycle and we do not switch them off.
Although not all of these appliances represent the same amount of expenditure, they can account for between 7% and 11% of your total consumption.
Applying these simple tips will help you to cut down on your consumption.
