consumo de energia

Interesting facts

It seems like something out of a movie, but it happens in Brazil: when the national team takes the field in the World Cup, even the power grid changes its behavior because millions pause their routine, turn on TVs, and alter energy consumption all at once.

Noel Budeguer 12/06/2026 at 15:41

Interesting facts

Will daylight saving time return? Understand the government’s plan that could change the country’s routine after studies point to the risk of peak energy at night, a drop in solar generation in the late afternoon, and direct impact on Brazilian states.

Alisson Ficher 27/05/2026 at 11:13

Science and Technology

Appliance that many people leave plugged in should be turned off after use to avoid an increase of up to 12% in the electricity bill and internal damage caused by electrical fluctuations, technicians warn.

Alisson Ficher 14/05/2026 at 22:40

Interesting facts

It doesn’t heat up, it doesn’t cool down, and almost no one turns it off: the appliance in Brazilian homes that stays on 24 hours a day and has become a fixed consumption item on the electricity bill.

Alisson Ficher 08/05/2026 at 13:36

Interesting facts

Farmers are eliminating water scarcity in the fields, reviving springs, restoring degraded areas, and strengthening agriculture with over 48,000 seedlings planted in 33 hectares of degraded land, through a sustainable project that reduced expenses by up to 60% in energy and water consumption.

Flavia Marinho 16/04/2026 at 19:36

Science and Technology

Equatorial Game aims to reach 120 thousand students with energy efficiency, gamification, and solar energy in public schools across seven states.

Corporativo 09/04/2026 at 14:55

Interesting facts

Magnets on the refrigerator door may seem harmless, but there is a little-observed detail that raises questions about energy consumption and makes many people wonder if it affects the electricity bill.

Caio Aviz 09/04/2026 at 14:53

Science and Technology

The energy consumption that goes unnoticed in millions of Brazilian homes does not come from the refrigerator or the air conditioner; it occurs even when everything seems to be turned off and can represent up to 12% of the electricity bill according to the International Energy Agency.

Valdemar Medeiros 30/03/2026 at 15:52

Experimento com pilhas AA mostra se é possível alimentar um computador desktop e revela limites reais do consumo de energia

Science and Technology

Experiment With AA Batteries Reveals Why Desktop Computers Require High Power

Sara Aquino 02/03/2026 at 13:10

Redução de 5% no consumo de energia pode gerar economia milionária em supermercados de Minas Gerais, porém risco operacional exige atenção.

Economy

Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets Could Generate R$ 50 Million in Minas Gerais

Sara Aquino 23/02/2026 at 21:22

Chuveiro elétrico pode ser o maior responsável pela conta de luz nas casas brasileiras. Entenda como potência e tempo de uso influenciam. (Imagem: Ideogram/Colagem)

Economy

Forget Refrigerators And Air Conditioners: This Discreet Appliance, Used For Just A Few Minutes A Day, Is The Real Villain Behind Brazilian Households’ Electricity Bills, And Simple Adjustments Can Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Comfort

Ana Alice 13/02/2026 at 08:15

Consumo de energia cresce 5,6% em janeiro de 2026 com temperaturas elevadas. ONS alerta para reservatórios do Sul em nível crítico e alta dos custos de operação do sistema elétrico.

Power Generation

Energy Consumption Soars With Heat Wave in Early 2026; ONS Warns About Critical Reservoir Levels in Southern Brazil

Rannyson Moura 12/01/2026 at 13:40

It seems like something out of a movie, but it happens in Brazil: when the national team takes the field in the World Cup, even the power grid changes its behavior because millions pause their routine, turn on TVs, and alter energy consumption all at once.

Will daylight saving time return? Understand the government’s plan that could change the country’s routine after studies point to the risk of peak energy at night, a drop in solar generation in the late afternoon, and direct impact on Brazilian states.

Appliance that many people leave plugged in should be turned off after use to avoid an increase of up to 12% in the electricity bill and internal damage caused by electrical fluctuations, technicians warn.

It doesn’t heat up, it doesn’t cool down, and almost no one turns it off: the appliance in Brazilian homes that stays on 24 hours a day and has become a fixed consumption item on the electricity bill.

Farmers are eliminating water scarcity in the fields, reviving springs, restoring degraded areas, and strengthening agriculture with over 48,000 seedlings planted in 33 hectares of degraded land, through a sustainable project that reduced expenses by up to 60% in energy and water consumption.

Equatorial Game aims to reach 120 thousand students with energy efficiency, gamification, and solar energy in public schools across seven states.

Magnets on the refrigerator door may seem harmless, but there is a little-observed detail that raises questions about energy consumption and makes many people wonder if it affects the electricity bill.

The energy consumption that goes unnoticed in millions of Brazilian homes does not come from the refrigerator or the air conditioner; it occurs even when everything seems to be turned off and can represent up to 12% of the electricity bill according to the International Energy Agency.

Experiment With AA Batteries Reveals Why Desktop Computers Require High Power

Energy Efficiency in Supermarkets Could Generate R$ 50 Million in Minas Gerais

Forget Refrigerators And Air Conditioners: This Discreet Appliance, Used For Just A Few Minutes A Day, Is The Real Villain Behind Brazilian Households’ Electricity Bills, And Simple Adjustments Can Cut Costs Without Sacrificing Comfort

Energy Consumption Soars With Heat Wave in Early 2026; ONS Warns About Critical Reservoir Levels in Southern Brazil

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