Red Flag on Electricity Bills: Charges to Be More Aggressive in Several States in May

The Estimate Is Red Flag In May, Increasing From 10% To 21% On The Electricity Bill. Want To Escape High Bills? In The End, We Selected Some Tips To Save On Your Electricity Bill.

The estimate is that the increase in the electricity bill in May of this year 2021 will be the largest recorded since 2018. Only in the first quarter of this year, there was an additional cost of R$ 1.34 for every 100 kilowatt-hours consumed on the electricity bill. This is due to the change to the yellow flag, which was previously green flag. Starting in May, estimates suggest that the red flag will be activated, the highest level on the electricity bill for Brazilian consumers.

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The Estimate For May – Red Tariff Flag

If the flag is red level 1 in May, the electricity bill will see a 10% increase in its final value, meaning an additional R$ 4.59 for every 100 kWh. If it goes up to red flag level 2, it will increase to R$ 7.57 for every 100 kWh, with a 21% increase in the electricity bill.

Furthermore, if in May the flag remains yellow, there may be a reduction of 26%. According to André Pepitone, General Director of the National Electricity Agency – Aneel. With the increases in the electricity bill, the rise is expected to be around 13% in 2021 compared to 2020. Compared to 2018, the increase will be about 15%.

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Understanding The Reason For The Possible Red Flag In May

Among some explanations for these increases, the scarcity of rainfall occurring between November and April, known as the “wet season,” stands out, leaving May with a rise towards a possible red flag.

Another justification could be the intense use of thermoelectric plants, which generate more expensive energy and are generally activated when there is a need to conserve hydropower plants. The increase in the dollar since the beginning of the pandemic is another factor contributing to the red flag. The rise of the IGPM, which adjusts rental contracts, is another responsible for the increase, considering that the IGPM rose by 23.14%.

How To Save On Your Electricity Bill?

Whether with a red, yellow, or green flag, everyone wants to save on their electricity bill, as it directly affects the family budget. With this in mind, we highlight some basic tips to help you reduce the final amount of your electricity bill.

Replace light bulbs with LED bulbs and during the morning make the most of sunlight, and don’t forget to use lighter paint to enhance the lighting in your home. Another tip is to turn off electronic devices when they are not being used, such as computers, phone chargers, and televisions.

And finally, accumulate a lot of dirty laundry, so you can wash everything at once without using too much energy. And never forget to turn off lights that are not in use.