the orotava launches a Christmas campaign aimed at responsible energy consumption and cost control on these Christmas dates with the distribution of 600 calendars of 2023 with tips, as well as brochures and information on the networks. The main advice is: “Don’t spend what you don’t have!” The campaign focuses on not getting into debt with a credit card, while in this case it is advisable to use the interest-free payment option at the end of the month or avoid deferred payment whenever possible. “In case of using them, it is necessary to be very clear about the amount of credit used or the interest time that is being paid, always asking for the APR and estimated date on which it has just been paid”, indicated in a press release of the townhall.
The Municipal Consumer Information Office (OMIC) took to the streets again this December to get the message across more directly to the population. A stand was set up in the area of the bridge on Carrera Escultor Estévez street, where, in addition to informative posters and distributing calendars, information and advice were offered both in the field of energy saving and for purchases made on these days they are sustainable, recyclable, responsible and that they are carried out in the municipality itself to help local commerce.
Within the framework of this initiative, the OMIC warns about how energy saving depends on “several factors that citizens They are not fully aware. The bill is a reflection of what it costs to power the different electronic devices in the home. “That is why it is very important to take into account the contracted power and adjust to what is really needed. In the market there are different rates, and it must be valued according to the demands of each one, with modalities of hourly discrimination, flat rates… without the need for it to involve an extra expense, “the note states. Another relevant aspect is the energy consumption itself, from which the monthly bill varies upwards or downwards. For example, putting the washing machine on at night or early in the morning, when it has been shown that energy consumption is lower.
The councilor for the area, Yayi García, stresses that «adopting good habits of energy consumption allows our pockets to cost less and, in addition, we contribute to caring for the environment; all are advantages ». In this sense, the proper use of household appliances is essential. In fact, the kitchen is a so-called hot spot for energy saving. In it are the appliances that can vary significantly in energy consumption, including the oven. For this reason, it is important to optimize the residual heat of this cooking appliance, while in others such as refrigerators and freezers, not to open and close them constantly.
Furthermore, and despite the light Solar is a good incentive for energy saving, it can also become a detractor in the hottest months, even more so if devices such as air conditioning are used and it is in direct contact with the strong natural light of the summer season. In this case, the use of curtains that counteract the incidence of sunlight on this appliance is key to saving in this case.
The almanac includes various tips for saving such as installing renewable energy; make the most of the sun’s energy; improve the insulation of the house, and have a class A+++ refrigerator to save 70%, among other aspects.
