Electricity consumption must be reduced!

Are you struggling financially and therefore considering showering only every three days or only using the stove once a week and switching to a raw food diet the rest of the time to save electricity? While this might be good for your bank account and the environment will thank you , you could potentially socially isolate yourself or your stomach might rebel at some point.

1. A suitable electricity tariff is needed!

Of course, you can and should be mindful of your electricity consumption and break all your wasteful habits. However, if you continue using an expensive provider that the previous tenant signed up for, all your efforts will be for nothing. There are significant differences in the pricing models of electricity tariffs . On Beste Stromvergleich (Best Electricity Comparison), you can find the right and cheapest electricity tariff using an electricity tariff calculator. This essentially provides you with advice in one go and saves you a considerable amount of time. But don't just focus on the price; also pay attention to notice periods and contract durations. This way, you can get out of your contract quickly if you want to move. Oh, and by the way, green electricity isn't necessarily more expensive than conventional electricity tariffs. So you don't have to feel guilty about using green electricity if you shower more often than usual.

2. The way we use electricity needs to be reconsidered!

• Make use of daylight! When you're studying, it's less tiring for your eyes, and you'll also have more time to meet friends in the evening if you use the day for studying.
• Buy LED lights! You need to buy new lamps anyway? Then go for the energy-efficient ones!
• Leave the walls white! Anyone moving into a new apartment or shared flat should leave or paint the walls white. It's much hipper than a brightly colored villa anyway, and the light reflects better.
• Get yourself power strips with switches! Even devices that are switched off still draw power when plugged in. A switch stops the current flow.
• Boil your water in the kettle first! Then pour it into the pot. It cooks faster that way.
• Pot and lid belong together! Even if you're still looking for your lid, your pot has found it. Cooking without a lid uses significantly more energy.
• Refrigerators don't like the stove! And neither do washing machines. Heat sources right next to our cool friend put more strain on it.
• Don't burn your clothes! Wash at 30°C rather than 60°C and skip the pre-wash and dryer. With good detergent, your laundry will come out clean and won't shrink.
• A new TV – bring it on! Explain to your parents that the most modern models save the most electricity. That way, you'll have an easier time getting your next birthday present.
• Educate your friends about saving electricity! When they visit you, they will also treat your electricity with respect.

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