Is there energy savings with time change? These are your advantages

traditional switch to winter time will take place on October 30th, where the clock has to be set back one hour (03:00 will be 02:00). energy-saving which, according to experts, is “very controversial and minimal if realized”.

Experts explain that energy savings due to time change can lead to the false feeling that we save energy by simply changing time, which is a highly controversial topic. Energy Diversification and Conservation Institute (IDAE) “Up to 5%” as long as it accompanies the use of “rational behavior” and “saving lighting technologies”.

“Time change” A tradition that spread in 1974 With the oil crisis, some countries decided to move their clocks forward to make better use of sunlight and consume less electricity. The ministry is applied throughout the EU “as it is understood that the proper functioning of certain sectors, not only transport and communication but also other industries, requires stable long-term programming”. So all European countries change their schedules on the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October.

energy calculation

IDAE calculates the energy savings of the past months with its advanced “summer” program. can represent 5 of the electricity consumption lighting, equivalent to about 300 million euros. This amount,90 million corresponds to the potential of Spanish households representing a savings of 6 euros per household.; another 210 million euros will be saved in buildings and industry in the tertiary sector”. These calculations are only indicative, as IDAE has not changed them for almost a decade and they are not considering cascading rate increases or 20 percent. The number of houses has increased in recent years.

In addition, IDAE highlights that:e deals with “potential” numbers because to achieve them, it will be necessary to carry out a “rational behavior” at home, as well as the use of lighting saving technologies in commercial buildings and industries. In the same communication, IDAE gives some recommendations for energy saving in heating; “Install weather stripping and stickers on doors and windows” for “5 to 10 percent energy savings”.

Other advice from government agency Turn off the heating at night or when you are away from home for more than a day, and put in double glazing or double glazing, which can save up to 20 percent energy.

Source: Informacion

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