In this article, we focus on that you can decipher your electricity bill in a simple and understandable way, so you can make more informed and efficient decisions.

We are aware: understanding an electricity bill can be a challenge for you and for most consumers, both in terms of bills for your home and those for your business or tourist apartments. We know that the electricity bills, They are full of technical terms and numbers that can be confusing for the average citizen. But let's go step by step.

📑 Structure of an electricity bill

To properly understand your bill, it's essential to understand its structure. They consist of several key components:

1) Payments you make:

• Power Price: contracted power and for the period under consideration. The contracted power is measured in Kilowatts (kW) and corresponds to the maximum amount of electricity you can have in your home/business.
• Cost of Consumption: It is the amount of electricity consumed multiplied by the electricity rate. Consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and represents the amount of electricity that has been used during the billing period. The electricity rate is the cost you are charged for each kWh of electricity you consume. The rates vary depending on your location, the type of contract and the electric utility company.
• Additional charges: Electricity bills also include additional charges and may vary depending on the jurisdiction and policy of the electric company:
  • Surcharges.
  • Margen That the marketer is staying for the services provided.
  • Equipment rental tailor-made.
  • Support Services Electric and of upkeep These are some of the additional charges that depend on the service you have contracted
• Taxes: include specific electricity taxes and VAT.

* In all the costs we have described, there is a Part of the power price and the cost of consumption which is allocated to regulated costs, which include, among others, the cost of transport, distribution and access networks (called tolls), costs for the promotion of renewable energy, the extra cost of energy production in non-peninsular systems and annuities to recover the tariff deficit.

2) Administrative information for your contract:

Contract ownership, delivery address with a unique identifier code (CUPS), billing period, charge date, etc...

3) Diagram of your consumption:

In this section, you will find detailed information about your energy consumption history.

4) Information on origin and environmental impact:

Here you will find, in different formats, the origin of your retailer's electricity in percentages and the environmental impact it has had in a specific period, indicating CO₂ emissions and radioactive waste, with A being the most positive indicator, and G the most negative.

🤔 How is your energy consumption calculated?

To understand your bill, it's essential to know how your energy consumption is calculated. In principle, each bill has a part/dashboard that explains how the consumption of your billing period is calculated.

It's quite simple: the difference in measurement of consumption is made between the end of the billing period and the beginning. This difference corresponds to your consumption for the period and is the number used to calculate the cost of consumption. This is something that can be verified manually by directly reading your electricity meter in that period.

📝 Tips for reducing your bill

If you want to lower your electricity bill, here are some practical tips that can help:

Efficient use of electrical appliances: Make sure to turn off electronic devices when they are not in use and use energy efficient appliances.

LED lighting: Replaces incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs, which are more efficient and durable.

Insulation and ventilation: Keep your home and office well insulated and ventilate properly to reduce the need for heating and cooling.

Solar panels: If your home or business configuration allows it, and you can benefit from grants, consider installing solar panels to generate your own clean energy and reduce electricity costs.

👩🏻 ‍ 💻 Your Polaroo manager informs you

From Polaroo we can answer any questions you have about your electricity bills, and we can also help you reduce them. Do not hesitate to contact your manager, ask us!

If you want to know more about Polaroo and about the advantages of hiring our service, you can consult the webpage.