Installing a home battery can seem like a logical next step if you already have solar panels. Instead of exporting unused electricity to the grid, you could store some of it and use it later, when your home needs power. But is a home battery worth it in Spain? And, more importantly, will the money…
When trying to reduce your electricity bill, you probably think about using the washing machine less often, adjusting your heating or replacing old appliances with more efficient models. But what about the devices you leave plugged in when you are not using them? Televisions, coffee machines, computers and other household electronics may continue consuming electricity…
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…
If 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…
Setting 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…
Buying 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…
Buying 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…
A 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,…
Have 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…
Spain’s abundant sunshine makes producing electricity at home an attractive option for many homeowners. Whether you live permanently in Spain or own a holiday property that you visit several times a year, installing solar panels can reduce the amount of electricity you need to purchase from the grid. But generating solar electricity and making good…