Apart from the environmental benefits that come along with using less electricity within your household, there are also financial benefits as one would save money on the electricity bill as well. That is why the easiest, most common and financially viable way in starting to save on your electricity bill is that of making use of gas appliances wherever possible in your household.
What type of gas appliances can you install in your home?
The type of gas (Liquified Petroleum Gas – LPG) appliances that you can install in your home and that will help you save on your electricity bill are:
- Gas oven & stove
- Gas BBQ
- Gas heater or fireplace
- Gas-powered water heater
- Gas powered underfloor heating
Ensuring that these appliances are run on gas rather than electricity can be the make-or-break factor for your household to benefit from what is known as the Eco-Reduction scheme.
What is the Eco-Reduction scheme?
The Eco-Reduction scheme is a scheme that aims to lower the tariffs of electricity bills for households that ensure to avoid excessive electrical consumption. According to Enemalta, for an individual to be granted the Eco-Reduction scheme related discount on their primary residence, they need to ensure that they do not go over the stipulated consumption of units per year. The reduction is not applicable for:
- Single person households if they go over 2,000 units consumed in one year. Those who do not skip over 2,000 units (per year), get a 25% discount on the price of all their consumption.
- Two or more person households if they exceed 1,750 units per person per year. Those who do not skip over this threshold will receive a 25% discount on the first 1,000 units and 15% on the remaining 750 units per person.
Are you ready to start saving on your electricity bill?
Now that you know all about the Eco-Reduction scheme, and what appliances you can change to gas in your household to start saving on electricity costs, it is now time for you to learn all about the different gas appliances previously mentioned and what you need to check when purchasing them, as well as how to take care of your gas equipment prior, during and after installation.
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