A statistical household that reduces electricity consumption by approx. 5% in a year can keep between PLN 65 and PLN 100 in the household budget. However, doubling these savings gives PLN 130-200 more. In the report of experts from the Jagiellonian Institute and Tauron, we read how to use electricity most efficiently.
A recipe for lower electricity bills
In the aforementioned report, experts explain that in order to save energy in your own home, it is good to first invest in e.g. smart home solutions. Within a year, they can reduce electricity consumption by up to 30 percent.
It is also worth equipping home heaters with electronic thermostats that allow you to reduce heating costs. Similar results can be obtained by using the smart plug, i.e. a device that allows you to monitor how much electricity specific home appliances consume (they can also be connected to the mobile application).
In addition, experts recommend replacing the classic light source with LED, which is estimated to reduce energy consumption by up to 65%. The effects are to be even better if intelligent lighting systems are used.
Calculations of the Jagiellonian Institute indicate that by saving energy at the level of 5%, a statistical household can keep from PLN 65 to PLN 100 in the household budget. Whereas By reducing electricity consumption by 10%, you can keep between PLN 130 and PLN 200 in your pocket (on an annual basis).
The cheapest energy is the one saved. Our analysis shows that with a reduction in consumption of only 5%, the industrial sector, services, SMEs and households could save a total of PLN 7-8 billion on a national scale – emphasizes Marcin Roszkowski, president of the Jagiellonian Institute.
