Energy Crisis

Energy Crisis

Energy prices are skyrocketing

– how you can prepare for the colder months

While you might not feel the full extent of the energy crisis right now, the increase in prices will undoubtedly hit us with full force in the upcoming months! Countries such as Germany can see it in the prices for new contracts, as those are already significantly more expensive than they were a year ago. Plus, there is no end in sight to the cost explosion due to the extremely unstable market.

5.000 € more! Costs for classic energy mix are increasing by 140%

From now on, we can expect our wallets to suffer extremely under the increase in energy cost. Many households will not be able to afford this price explosion, or at least not without drastic cuts.

The example of a classic energy mix in Germany as a combination of electricity and gas shows how serious the price increase is.

The energy crisis is causing energy costs to skyrocket.
The energy  crisis is causing energy costs to skyrocket.

Electricity

Duration: 12 months; at a 4.250 kWh rate of consumption

1.506 €
Existing customers
2.517 €
New customers
68 %
Price increase

*Numbers of CW33 | Price increase compared to CW32: 260 €

Gas

Duration: 12 months; at a 20.000 kWh rate of consumption

2.276 €
Existing customers
6.493 €
New customers
185 %
Price increase

*Numbers of CW33 | Price increase compared to CW32: 566 €

Electricity

Duration: 12 months; at a 4.250 kWh rate of consumption

Existing customers: 1.506 €

New customers: 2.2517 €

Increase: 68 %

*Numbers of CW33 | Price increase compared to CW32: 260 €

Gas

Duration: 12 months; at a 20.000 kWh rate of consumption

Existing customers: 2.276 €

New customers: 6.493 €

Increase: 185 %

*Numbers of CW33 | Price increase compared to CW32 566 €

More info & sources

Germany’s largest comparison portal states that the average gas price for Berlin Mitte (duration 12 months with 20,000 kWh consumption (reference value for apartments with 180m²)) currently lays at  €6,493. Comparable existing customers currently pay €2,276. That corresponds to a price increase of 180%! (Quelle: Verivox)

Electricity is also significantly more expensive. While the cost still lay at €1,323 (12-month term with 4,250 kWh consumption (guide value for a 4-person household)), new customers now have to pay an average of €2,257. That’s an increase of 70%! (Quelle: Verivox)

In total, these are additional costs of €5,151 per year! So far – because many experts assume that prices will continue to rise.

 

Existing customers also have to pay the price
Anyone who is under the impression that they won’t be affected by the price increases due to existing contracts is hugely mistaken. The energy providers may be entitled to adapt existing contracts themselves (e.g. through the new §24 of the Energy Security Act in Germany).

Ways to save energy: »Buildings«

Globally, more than 40% of energy consumption is related to the operation of buildings, making it the world’s largest source of energy consumption.

Within private buildings, 71% of the energy is used for space heating. Further, 29% are used for water heating and the operation of other electrical systems such as the lighting.

Home and building automation can increase energy efficiency in all of these areas, saving up to 40% on energy costs.

40 % – Buildings are largest cause of energy consumption

Ways to save energy: »Buildings«

Globally, more than 40% of energy consumption is related to the operation of buildings, making it the world’s largest source of energy consumption.

Within private buildings, 71% of the energy is used for space heating. Further, 29% are used for water heating and the operation of other electrical systems such as the lighting.

Home and building automation can increase energy efficiency in all of these areas, saving up to 40% on energy costs.

40 % – Buildings as the largest cause for energy consumption.
Building automation can lead to 40% of energy savings
Building automation can lead to a 40% reduction of energy costs.

17.750 kWh

Space Heating 71%

▶ intelligent single space heating control
▶ intelligent shading

Saving: up to 52% (9.230 kWh)

3.750 kWh

Water Heating 15%

▶ excess heat storage

Saving: up to 15% (562 kWh)

3.500 kWh

Other Electrical Features 14%

▶ presence control
▶ energy-efficient LED lights
▶ intelligentes energy management
▶ stand-by killer

Saving: up to 10% (350 kWh)

Building automation:
3 ways to save energy

Decreasing your energy consumption is the only way to keep skyrocketing costs under control. Building automation plays a huge role in making sure you are able to improve your energy consumption without having to give up comfort.

Shading

During those colder winter months, intelligent shading control can help you to heat your home with solar energy free of charge, or to keep the heat in your rooms. In summer, on the other hand, it can prevent your rooms from overheating. This means that no energy is required for active cooling. The Graz University of Technology shows a multitude of possibilities around shading in their impressive study.

Heating & Cooling

In private households, more than 70% of the energy consumption can be attributed to space heating (source: Statistisches Bundesamt). Home and building automation offers various options for increasing efficiency, which will also massively reduce energy costs, by making sure the heating system in your building is as economic as possible.

Energy Management

Loxone connects all components in your home – whether it’d be your electric car, heat pump or washing machine. This enables a world-wide unique and holistic energy management system depending on production, demand, weather forecast, prioritization etc. and generates numerous ways to save energy.

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