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It is not all about achieving
lower energy costs

We all must look at the bigger picture; The situation in the energy market is dire not only in Sweden
but also Internationally. Svenska kraftnat (Swedish energy grid) has informed us that the electricity
grid in Sweden may be subject to so-called winter blackouts due to a lack of energy supply. The EU
Commission suggests that it is the responsibility of all EU member states to reduce their energy use
by 10%. The situation gets more severe as the cooler months are now impending. To reduce the risk
of blackouts - even in Skurup - we must reduce electricity consumption, especially during peak
hours, 07.00-10.00 and 16.00-19.00. Successful savings will result in a lower electricity bill. Here
are some helpful tips for adopting a more sustainable living.

What should be the thought process behind the savings? If we all reduce our energy consumption,
In the media, there is a myriad of information on how to will this affect the price?
save energy. Of course, most of us know that we must be Yes. Supply and demand control the energy price. During
mindful of managing our electricity consumption. However, the night, when most of us are asleep, the energy price is
if we have already reduced the indoor temperature by a often lower; meanwhile, it is higher in the morning and
couple of degrees Celsius, leaving the floor heating turned during the day when we tend to be more active. Regardless
off, using the shower instead of taking a bath and reducing of the tariff type, it is beneficial if you try to adjust your
the actual time we spend in the shower, what more is consumption so that you use the most electricity when
there to do? the price is lower; that way, you lessen the burden on the
entire electricity grid. Avoid peak hours 07.00-10.00 and
Of course, all types of savings are essential but turning off 16.00-19.00.
your energy-efficient light bulbs is not what will save you
the most. Heating and water are the biggest culprits. Are Power deficiency, what does it mean?
you still using the tumble dryer? Try drying your clothes on When the demand exceeds the supply, we get an energy
the clothesline instead. Perhaps your clothes and towels shortfall. If you can spread out your consumption off-peak,
are not as soft as you are used to, but it may be an ac- the result will be savings for you and everyone else.
ceptable compromise. Only wash your clothes when dirty,
not only after you use your jeans once or twice. Use the Keep an eye on the price of electricity using apps
washing machine for a full load only. Do you love a good Having a smartphone makes it easy to watch the fluctua-
soak in the bath? Perhaps you consider reducing the num- ting electricity price hour by hour.Try apps like NordPool
ber of baths in favour of a more energy-efficient shower or or Elen.
consider using less water, not filling your bath to the brim.
Turn over for more smart energy-saving tips. If we all help, the
electricity prices in
south Sweden can
be reduced by half

this winter!

A reduction of 10%, how will that affect your bill?

The EU Commission has declared that if all EU member states reduce their energy consumption by 10%, the result here in
south Sweden could mean a reduction of as much as 50%. The outcome will be immediately visible if we collectively redu-
ce our electricity consumption. For instance, in power zone 4 and 5, we could see a reduction of as much as 1.70 KR/kWh,
representing a saving of 50% of the electricity prices we saw in August. Studies show that without efforts being made, it
is likely that the electricity prices in south Sweden will go through the roof this coming winter and could increase by
as much as 50% compared with the average price from January - August of this year. Of course, this is subject to average
winter weather conditions. What is needed now is a swift deduction of our energy consumption.