Everyday activities have an environmental impact, even when we cannot see it. Travelling to work, buying clothes, choosing what to eat or using electricity all involve processes that can release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The combined impact of these emissions is known as a carbon footprint. Understanding your carbon footprint is an important starting…
DetailsReceiving an electricity bill in another country can be confusing, particularly when it contains terms such as potencia contratada, peajes, cargos, CUPS or alquiler del contador. If you own a home or holiday property in Spain, understanding these terms can help you do much more than check how much you need to pay. Your electricity…
DetailsIf you have an indexed rate, you’ve probably heard the same advice many times: take advantage of off-peak hours to run the washing machine, the dishwasher, or charge your electric car. However, there’s an important caveat: off-peak hours don’t always coincide with the times when the market price of electricity is lowest. The growing presence…
DetailsIf you own or are buying a property in Spain, you may come across the term CIE when arranging the electricity supply, changing the contracted power or dealing with electrical work. You may also hear people refer to the same document as the boletín eléctrico, or electrical bulletin. For international homeowners, the terminology can make…
DetailsLiving more sustainably does not necessarily mean completely changing your lifestyle. For most households, reducing their carbon footprint starts with understanding where their environmental impact comes from and focusing on the changes that can make the biggest difference. Your household carbon footprint represents the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the way you live. Some are…
DetailsSetting your thermostat just a few degrees differently can have a noticeable effect on how much energy your home uses. This is particularly relevant in Spain, where air conditioning can become a major source of electricity consumption during hot summers, while homes in colder areas may require significant heating during winter. But what is the…
DetailsBuying an electric vehicle changes more than the way you drive. If you plan to charge it at home, it can also significantly change when and how much electricity your household uses. This makes your electricity tariff particularly important. The best electricity tariff for an electric car in Spain is not necessarily the plan with…
DetailsBuying a new refrigerator, washing machine or dishwasher is about much more than choosing the right size and comparing prices. The appliance you choose can remain in your home for many years, meaning its electricity and water consumption can have a significant influence on its total cost over its lifetime. For homeowners in Spain, this…
DetailsA smart home is not just about switching on the lights from your phone or asking a voice assistant to play music. Used correctly, smart technology can also help you understand how much energy your home consumes, identify unnecessary electricity use and automate everyday energy-saving decisions. This is becoming increasingly relevant for households in Spain,…
DetailsHave you received your latest electricity bill and found it to be much higher than usual? You’re not alone. During the summer, it’s common for some households to see a significant increase in their electricity bill, and although we tend to immediately assume that the price of electricity has gone up, in many cases the…
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