Electricity consumption in Romania

The year 2021 started with good news for the environment, because National Institute of Statistics shows us surprising figures. Electricity consumption in our country decreased as a percentage by 2.9% (9,262.7 million kWh), while electricity exports increased by 8.58% (1,096.4 million kWh).

Primary energy resources also decreased to 5.32 million tonnes of oil equivalent. Domestic production also drops dramatically to 3 million tonnes of oil equivalent. In the same period last year, production had added another 266,400 toe to this figure, according to news.ro.

Statistics show us how electricity resources reach 11,546 million kWh, compared to 11,776 million last year. The production of thermoelectric power plants and nuclear power plants each decreases by approximately 9%, while that of hydroelectric power plants increases (by a percentage greater than 25%), as does that of wind farms. Solar energy decreases compared to the beginning of 2020, coming in at 149.2 million kWh.

Electricity consumption in Romania still remains high and many suppliers, including the state, still attach little importance to renewable sources. It is regrettable that Romanians know little or nothing about the impact of their consumption and the origin of the figures on their bills. Regarding the choice of supplier, they are often uninformed and make choices without making an advantage-disadvantage ratio for different electricity supply options.

What tools can you use to keep electricity consumption under control?

ANRE (National Energy Regulatory Authority) provides you with electricity tariff comparator. ANRE – electricity tariff comparator – was created with the aim of offering you a fair comparison of the prices offered by electricity suppliers. This tool is aimed both at those who want to choose a first supplier and at those who want to change the old one.

ANRE electricity tariff comparator it can be found both on the internet, on the organization’s page, and in the ANRE application. Using the application is simple. The steps to follow are the following: choice of customer type, choice of offer type, specification of current consumption, voltage level, price type, date of application of the offer, province, current invoice value for comparison and product type.

What is the price per KW?

You are probably aware of your home’s electricity consumption. But have you ever asked yourself questions about the price of a kW? Have you ever analyzed the electricity supplier market or chosen the first one you called? As we stated in our article How much does a kW cost in 2021?the price per kW is 0.34015 lei/kWh at a supplier of last resort, to which various costs are added. While this seems like an acceptable price, it could drop significantly if you changed your electricity provider. Restart Energy can offer you a price starting from 0.25 lei/kWh. If the difference doesn’t seem significant, find out that it actually is. For the 250 kWh-500 kWh consumed monthly (depending on the size of the house), this price discrepancy is felt noticeably.

But how can you be sure that the offer you calculate online is the right one for your home? Well, the electricity consumption calculator we offer shows you the best offer for your home, the area you live in and your desires. This way you avoid choosing a disadvantageous offer. Below you will find a calculation formula that you can use yourself. The fewer kW you consume, the lower the price of energy, but the supplier can also help reduce the monthly price.

How to calculate electricity consumption

Electricity consumption is calculated according to a specific formula. If you live, for example, in Bucharest, this formula will be: price of active energy (in our case it is 0.25 lei) + network tax (0.188 lei) + cogeneration (0.017) + green certificates (0.062) + excise duty (0.005). For Restart Energy this amount will be equal to 0.522 lei/kWh. To this number we add the VAT of 1.19, so we arrive at 0.522*1.19=0.621 lei/kWh. Some of the numbers considered above vary depending on the area (network tariff) and the energy supplier chosen.

AVERAGE CONSUMPTION kWh/MONTH * PRICE PER KW VAT ​​INCLUDED = MONTHLY ELECTRICITY COST

If these calculations seem too complicated for you and you are not sure of the numbers, you can call the Restart Energy electricity calculator which generates an offer personalized to your needs.

Electricity meter reading

Reading the electricity meter has never been as simple as it is now. You can do it from the comfort of your home and stream it in seconds. This is possible because most energy suppliers offer the possibility of self-reading. All you have to do is read the index displayed on the meter and send it online to your supplier. Therefore, you only pay for what you consume each month. Once every 3-6 months the meter will be inspected by the operator to compare data and make changes. After them we will evaluate whether to pay more or get the money back. If you follow the instructions and pass the correct index, these differences should be quite small or even non-existent.

In recent years, smart meters have appeared on the market. They allow you to monitor more data and offer you additional opportunities. One of the most important benefits offered is the possibility of modulating consumption according to the different periods of the day. This is useful if you benefit from a differentiated tariff for the electricity used.

Electric current has managed to radically change the world we live in in just a few decades. The conscious choice of an electricity supplier, the efficiency of its use and the orientation towards renewable sources leads not only to an economic advantage, but also to saving the planet.