According to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel), the Brazilians You don’t have to worry about increases in your electricity bill in December. The agency stated that the green flag will remain in effect for the last month of the year, without generating additional costs in the final bill.
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This measure will be possible due to the rainy season, which will ensure the smooth functioning of hydroelectric power plants.
In this way, it is not necessary to launch projects that make energy costs higher to supply the electrical system, as in the case of Thermal power plants🇧🇷 It is expected that the green tariff will be maintained throughout the summer, which is the time when the power station dams are full.
However, Aneel decisions are made only one month in advance, in order to ensure the best case scenario for the National Interconnected System (SIN).
Tips for saving your energy bill
Besides the green flagIt is also possible that consumers will take some measures to ensure that the bill is cheaper at the end of the month. Here are some tips to help you save energy.
- Reduce iron use
By using energy to heat up, iron ends up being one of the main culprits in increasing light bills. It is recommended to use the device with caution. Iron all clothes at once, avoid turning the machine on and off frequently.
As with the iron, the electric shower also needs power to provide hot water. When using the device in the summer option, the cost is lower. In addition, baths should last between 10 and 15 minutes, with the shower always stopped when soaping the hair.
Committees are gaining new funding terms and are drawing on more and more supporters. This technology can be very expensive for a large part of the population, due to its installation Solar PanelsHowever, the investment pays off within a few years, as it offsets the savings generated.
- Turn off the devices
Many devices are plugged in around the clock in Brazilian homes. This is the case with television, computers, and microwaves. Did you know that standby mode for those household appliance It consumes energy and ends up generating a large amount in the monthly bill? If so! The correct thing is to stay connected to the socket only those appliances that cannot be turned off, such as a refrigerator.
