electricity bill arrived Headache For Spanish companies, especially last year. Megawatt/hour lead price More than 365 days record setting Now the situation has worsened with the energy crisis coming from Europe due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Spain, along with Portugal, had the call approved by Brussels. “Iberian exception”, It is a measure created to put an end to the uncontrolled increase in energy prices that has affected the whole of Europe. However, this solution had a backlash effect and led to the tax now known as the “regulation fee”, a temporary contribution charged to utility bills corresponding to the amount payable to utilities to cap the price. Gas after the measure contained in Royal Decree 10/2022 of 13 May.
Despite the government’s efforts, Eurostat Electricity in Spain almost doubled than in the Eurozone. Specifically, it’s more than 60% last year, compared to 7.7% in France or 16.6% in Germany. However, there are some pretty simple measures for companies to drastically reduce their billing amounts. These are some of them:
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Plan the effectiveness of the lighting system: In large offices, it is possible to program the lighting efficiency by installing a central control system such as BMS (Building Management System). It is a smart and automated tool that helps increase lighting efficiency because, among many other things, it allows the lighting of the space to be optimized according to the number of people occupying it. In addition, it provides detailed information on actual consumption, so the extracted data helps to create strategies that contribute to savings on electricity bills.
- Reduce outdoor lighting: Outside there is almost always excessive artificial lighting (signs, shop windows, etc.) that is unnecessary. If our business really needs such light demands, let’s use at least the minimum required power and the required hours. Sharpness of light is very expensive.
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Installation of motion sensors: offices have areas where circulation is interrupted, such as hallways or meeting rooms, so the lights don’t need to be on all the time. The inclusion of motion sensors is a good solution for these places, as they only request lighting when they detect the presence of people, thus saving significant savings.
- timers. Another measure that motion sensors are compatible with is the installation of timers that help reduce consumption by between 2% and 45%. and since it is possible to pre-program how long the lights stay on after seeing some type of activity in the cabin, they promote the stability of a sustainable and eco-friendly office.
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Replacing old equipment with new equipment with higher performance: Because an LED bulb uses 60% less energy than a low-consumption bulb, replacing the lighting equipment with the highest electricity consumption with more efficient ones is the first step towards lowering your electricity bill and reducing emissions. It also runs on less power and converts only 10% of its energy into heat. On the other hand, it is important to note that such bulbs do not contain mercury or any toxic substance and can be recycled.
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Optimize the internal architecture: having open partitions or painting the walls white is very effective because it gives a feeling of openness and light. Likewise, having large windows helps natural light reach all interior spaces and avoids using electricity to power lamps, as noted in the research “Ecological architecture as a solution to home energy bills.”
- Install the hybrid operating system: One of the measures under the Government’s Energy Efficiency Plan last summer was the establishment of telework for companies to contribute to reducing their energy consumption. Therefore, remote working not only brings the benefits of personal and business reconciliation, but also helps the environment and the economy of companies. In fact, according to Global Workplace Analytics, Companies can save around €10,000 per worker if they encourage them to work remotely 50% of the working day.. In fact, the General State Administration has already implemented this measure for civil servants who can telework up to three days a week in line with Brussels’ commitment to save 7% on gas from August 2022 to March 2023. Thus, the Public Administration thinks that the least used rooms will reduce the electricity consumption as much as possible.
- Clean air conditioner filters o regular heating: In most cases, devices do not operate at 100%, meaning they cannot cool or heat sufficiently due to obstructions. Therefore, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions or consult a technician to perform this cleaning properly.
- Make the most of natural light. Too often, offices and all kinds of companies work with blinds or fail to take advantage of natural light entry systems that would prevent artificial lighting from turning on. If necessary, making new openings in ceilings and walls for light to enter is a job that will cost less than electricity spent in the long run.
“The increase in bills has raised awareness in both private companies and public administrations because these are close proof of that. We are facing a climate and energy crisis.. There is no doubt that we are only experiencing the tip of the next iceberg because we still have a tough winter ahead of us. In this sense, it should be noted that last summer was complex for the Spanish electricity system, as it relied heavily on a very high-priced fuel, such as gas, to meet the need for heating. Xana Muñiz, Country Manager of Iberia and Latam of Deepki, concludes Xana Muñiz, a specialist company.
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