Tips on rising energy prices.
What exactly is becoming more expensive?
The energy tax is about €0.70 per m³ of gas and €0.13 per kWh of electricity. The energy tax on gas has increased by €0.11, on electricity it has decreased by €0.02. The grid management costs have increased by €85 per year.
Tips for keeping energy bills as low as possible if you own a home
- Buy energy-efficient appliances: preferably with energy label A
- Thermostat management: program your thermostat so that it automatically lowers the temperature when you are not at home or sleeping.
- Insulation: make sure your home is well insulated, think: windows, doors and roof. You can cover this with blankets or cloths.
- Lighting: replace incandescent bulbs Led bulbs.
- Water conservation: try to be economical with water.
Water conservation is especially important. You can think about taking shorter showers or buying a more durable shower head. After all, it takes a lot of energy to heat water.
These tips will help reduce your energy bill
Energy-saving tips to keep your rent as low as possible if you have a room/studio
- Energy efficient appliances: preferably with energy label A
- Insulation: make sure your house is well insulated, think about: windows, doors and roof.
- Lighting: replace incandescent bulbs Led bulbs.
- Water saving: try to save water this ensures that less energy is used to heat the water.
Especially the factors of insulation and water conservation are important factors for your final rent. For example, you can insulate your room better by covering the windows and doors with blankets. In terms of saving water, you can think about taking shorter showers and/or using a more durable shower head.
These are all tips for keeping your energy bill as low as possible. When the energy bill stays low, so does the rent.