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01.02.2016
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With change in tariff flag, customers will pay R$ 3 per 100 kWh consumed in the account
THE DAY
Rio - The electricity bill will be cheaper for consumers starting today. It shall enter into force when the new value of the tariff banner that will be the level 1 of the color red. Thus, the concessionaires customers from all over the country will pay less each additional 100 kilowatt hours (kWh) costs. The cost the most will be R$ 3 and no more than R$ 4.50 that came with the count since August 2015. With the decision of the National Electricity Regulatory Agency to lower the value of the flag, the final impact on revenues would be up to 3%.
To reduce the value in extra energy charge, Aneel has created two levels for the red color, number 1, by charging R$ 3 for each 100 kWh consumed and keeping to the number 2 the value of R$ 4.50 to 100 kWh. The agency also lowered the value of the yellow flag of R$ 2.50 to R$ 1.50.
But you can further save on electricity bill, teach specialists. With simple measures and changing habits, consumers may have greater relief at the end of the month. Check out tips in the box below.
Electricity bill will now be cheaper from Monday
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COST OF ENERGY IS STILL HIGH
The flag system is a billing mechanism in electricity bills to cover the increase in energy production cost drive thermal power plants, which generate most expensive energy. These units are switched on when the dams produce less due to the low level of water reservoirs.
The creation of the new level on the flag is a 'response' to reduce energy costs due to the shutdown of power plants. This was achieved by increasing the level of South and Southeast reservoirs - caused by rains that have occurred in recent months - and the start of operation of new hydroelectric plants. On the 26th of this month the agency defines which will be valid flag to the accounts in March.
Aneel warns, however, that even with a reduction in the additional amount in the electricity bill, the flag remains in red color indicates that the cost of energy production is still high in the country despite the thermal shutdown.
"Even with the improvement in the power generation scenario, the signal to the consumer is still red, and consumers should reduce waste," said the agency.
Each month, the system operating conditions are reassessed by the National Electric System Operator (ONS), which defines the best strategy for power generation to meet demand. Since the system of tariff flags was implemented in January 2015, every month the applied flag was red.
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Experts of Light (which operates in 31 municipalities in the state) give tips to lower the electricity bill at the end of the month. Here's how.
BATH
Avoid time-consuming and at peak times baths, from 18h to 21h.
Use the selector switch in the 'summer' that reduces consumption by up to 30%.
To lather up, turn on the shower.
REPLACE LAMPS
Replace the traditional lighting (incandescent) by LED. In addition to having greater durability, LEDs consume less power: the reduction can reach 75%.
QUALITY
Give preference to lamps and appliances that have the Procel Seal of energy savings.
Furthermore, in general, most modern machines use less energy.
TIRE OUTLET
Avoid leaving appliances on standby (plugged-in). This applies to all like computers and video games.
AIR CONDITIONING
Protect the outside of the sun exposure of the refrigerator.
Keep filter clean, regulated thermostat and the closed door of the place where the installed device.
FAN
Prioritize the fan and use less air conditioning. According to Light, a cooler connected all day in a month accounts for 40% to 50% of total consumption of the house.
LIGHTING
Open the windows and try to integrate the spaces of your home to allow sunlight to illuminate everything.
Paint walls and ceilings with light colors that best reflect the natural light.
Keep clean fixtures and globes.
INSTALLATION
Avoid using benjamins, causing overload power outlets.
Eliminate overload the circuits to not heat conductors.
When buying new appliance make sure the wiring supports the new charge.
Source: The Day
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