2024-09-16 00:24:23
The long drought affecting much of Brazil will have an impact on Brazilian electricity bills. In addition to fires, drought affects the level of water reservoirs, which triggers the activation of thermal plants to maintain the balance of the system. As this energy is more expensive, the consumer will pay more.
According to the energy efficiency coordinator of Grupo Energisa (BVMF:), Thiago Peres de Oliveira, an increase in temperature and the persistence of high heat for long periods can cause a jump in. up to 60% in refrigeration and air conditioning equipment consumption.
All Brazilians will pay more on their September electricity bill, as Aneel (National Electric Energy Agency) raised the tariff flag for the month to red level 1. Initially, the red level was level 2, but it was adjusted a few days later.
Given this situation, Oliveira believes that some changes in habits will be needed to stop the increase in electricity bills and Brazilians will have to get used to a “new normal” until the drought subsides.
For those with air conditioning, the tip is to keep the device at a standard temperature of 23ºC, even if the heat is very strong. The reason is that the more the person lowers the temperature of the device, the more the energy consumption will be.
According to the expert, there are studies that show that consumption will increase by 7% for every degree that the air conditioning is reduced.
Another tip is to leave the air conditioning on until the room is at a more comfortable temperature and then turn it off and turn on a fan – which consumes less energy – to remove the previously cooled air. keep in circulation.
The behavior change that the Energisa coordinator also recommends is that consumers prefer to buy equipment with a Procel Class A seal, because they are more efficient – even if they are more expensive.
In addition to equipment designed to cool the environment, Oliveira says that everyday electrical appliances must be carefully monitored. Mention electric coffee makers.
“The ‘new normal’ of the consumer requires changes in basic behaviours, such as keeping coffee hot. Instead of keeping it warm inside the electric coffee maker, while it is on, transfer the coffee to a thermos and turn off the coffee maker.”
In the case of refrigerators, he recommends that a Brazilian do a simple test to see if the appliance is working effectively.
“A sheet of paper helps to determine if the device is working well or if it is using too much energy. Close the refrigerator door with a sheet of paper. If the paper slips easily, the eraser needs to be changed. Otherwise, the equipment is working well”, says the expert.
WATER TASK LEVEL
Because about 60% of the electrical energy in the Brazilian matrix is produced by hydroelectric plants, monitoring reservoirs is essential to project future situations and verify if there will be a need to activate thermal plants.
Since July, the water level has been falling, to the point that the South-East/Mid-West system – the country’s reference – registered a rate slightly higher than half (51.4%) on Saturday (September 14), the day last with the largest number. up-to-date data from the ONS (National System Operator).
Drought and drought that affect most municipalities are common in the Brazilian winter. The season started in June and continues until the end of September. However, the intensity with which they occur in the season, this year, is unusual. There are 2 factors that have the biggest impact on the situation:
- strong heat waves – there have been 6 since the start of the season, according to Cemaden. On the other hand, there were only 4 cold waves;
- drought anticipation – in some regions of Brazil, the dry period started before winter. In the Amazon, for example, the drought increased almost 1 month ahead of schedule, at the beginning of June.
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