Winter electricity tariffs: how to save up to 50% with a night meter.

According to inkorr.com: With the arrival of winter, Ukrainians are looking for ways to reduce their electricity costs. The main tariff currently stands at 4.32 UAH per kilowatt-hour, but there is a possibility to save by using two-zone or three-zone meters. This was reported by the publication

"Socportal"

.

Types of meters in Ukraine

The cost of electricity depends on the type of installed meter:

• Standard tariff: 4.32 UAH/kWh, valid for all consumers until the end of October, with no plans for an increase.

• Two-zone meter: the night tariff (11:00 PM–7:00 AM) is twice as cheap – 2.16 UAH/kWh, while the day tariff remains at the base rate.

• Three-zone meter: the night tariff is even lower (1.73 UAH/kWh), but peak hours (8:00 AM–11:00 AM and 8:00 PM–10:00 PM) cost 6.48 UAH/kWh, while off-peak hours are at the standard rate.

Benefits for electricity payments

Some categories of the population can

receive benefits

from 25% to 100%. Among them are people with disabilities, combat veterans, pensioners in rural areas, and large families with low income (less than 4240 UAH per person). For example, large families can reduce their expenses by half. Documents for benefit registration should be submitted to social protection agencies or electricity suppliers.

Useful tips for saving electricity

• Switch to night tariffs and do laundry, heat water at night – this can save 15-20%.

• Use the delayed start function in washing machines and dishwashers.

• Avoid peak hours when using a three-zone meter.

• Install LED bulbs that consume 5-10 times less energy.

• Take care of insulating your home to reduce the load on heaters.

• Unplug devices from sockets to prevent idle consumption.

• Use multicookers and microwaves instead of stoves.

• Upgrade your appliances to energy-efficient models to reduce future costs.

• Consider installing solar panels to partially meet your needs.

• Regularly check your meter and bills for errors.

Using night tariffs is one of the easiest ways to reduce bills. A complex of measures will help to go through the heating season without unnecessary expenses. Fixing the tariff provides an opportunity to prepare, even if future forecasts remain uncertain.

We also remind you that

meter inspections have been canceled

for residents of occupied territories.

In general, in conditions of rising electricity tariffs, it is important to be able to save. By taking advantage of different types of meters and benefits, Ukrainians can significantly reduce their expenses. Proper solutions and tips on saving can make the heating season less burdensome for the budget.