Tips for reducing energy costs: Why homeowners should avoid a new gas or oil heating system

Tips for reducing energy costs: Why homeowners should avoid a new gas or oil heating system

According to a report from www.merkur.de,

The consumer advice center is currently advising homeowners against installing a new gas or oil heating system in view of the likely higher gas and oil prices in the future. The energy advice from the Hamburg Consumer Center explains that there are significant price risks associated with gas and oil heating. This development results from an increase in the CO2 price for natural gas and heating oil to 45 euros per ton since January 1, 2024. A further increase is planned for the coming years. In addition, the normal VAT rate of 19 percent on gas will apply again from March. The reduced tax rate of seven percent still applies.

Higher energy costs make it even more important for consumers to reduce their energy consumption. According to the Hamburg consumer advice center, retroactively insulating a house can save more than 40 percent on heating costs. Optimizing the heating system and hydraulic balancing can also lead to significant energy savings. In addition, your own heat consumption can be reduced by slightly lowering the room temperatures.

Smaller measures such as adjusting the heating behavior and regularly bleeding the heater can also help to control and reduce energy consumption. Switching providers can also be an option to reduce costs, but should be compared in detail beforehand.

So rising gas and oil prices have a direct impact on homeowners and consumers. It is becoming increasingly important to invest in energy efficient measures to reduce energy costs and minimize future price risks.