Electricity Bill Increase Reaches 137% Above Inflation Over Seven Years Due to Charge Transfers, Subsidy Policies, and Use of Thermal Power Plants

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 25/01/2022 at 15:46

Updated on 25/01/2022 at 19:31

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Transmission of Charges, Subsidy Policies, and Use of Thermoelectric Plants Are Responsible for the Increase in Electricity Bills

According to the Brazilian Association of Energy Traders (Abraceel), monthly spending on electricity bills has increased by a total of 114% since 2015. Consequently, electricity accounted for 10.65% of the variation in the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) in 2021, with a fluctuation of 21.21%.

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In the last seven years, inflation has been 48%, while the electricity bill has exceeded this number by 137%, rising more than double the rate of inflation. In light of this scenario, consumers’ budgets have been frequently adjusted, and now more than ever, the search for energy-saving measures is increasing.

According to financial educator Silvia Machado, only reducing consumption can help control the increase in electricity bills. To achieve this, habits such as unplugging appliances when not in use become essential. “Some actions are well-known but not carried out. Taking advantage of daylight for activities such as reading and taking shorter showers, with the shower set to summer mode, has a significant impact,” emphasizes Silvia.

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What Causes the Increase in Electricity Bills

According to Alexandre Lopes, president of energy at Abraceel, various factors influence the increase in electricity bills for consumers. For him, the market regulation format directly impacts this scenario, in addition to the necessity of using thermoelectric plants during droughts, increasing tariff flags. Even large consumers, such as industries, have suffered from rising electricity bills – despite negotiations, the increase reached 36%.

To lessen the impact of these adjustments on electricity bills, consumers need to pay attention to some precautions in their homes: replace bulbs with LED, which offers greater savings, and unplug devices in standby mode, as they continue to consume energy even when not in use.

Electricity Bill Increase Reaches 137% Above Inflation Over Seven Years Due to Charge Transfers, Subsidy Policies, and Use of Thermal Power Plants

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