How to save on your electricity bill? Molins advises you

The electricity bill is one of the biggest expenses for Spanish households and one of their main headaches. But there are ways to save energy at home that do not reduce the comfort inside the home and that have a positive impact on our pocket. Aware of this, Molins has put together this guide of tips so that you can start noticing the benefits of savings on your energy bill right away.

How to Save Electricity: A refurbished house consumes less electricity

80% of the housing stock is over the age of majority and this has an impact on energy waste and the level of household expenditure. This ageing makes them more prone to energy losses, which leads to increased abuse of heating in winter and air conditioning in summer.

Molins recommends, now that the Next Generation funds are being implemented and that they include housing rehabilitation as one of their star measures

for energy saving and the fight against climate change, check whether your building is eligible for this aid. Don’t forget, saving on electricity and gas can be more profitable than ever.

Thermal insulation on the outside, the ally that will help you to save money

In the energy refurbishment of housing stock, external thermal insulation systems (SATE) are one of the best solutions, as they put to rest some of the greatest fears when it comes to tackling a building project. They are quick and easy to install, do not take up any useful space in the house and do not impede its habitability during the building work, as well as increasing the useful life of the facades of the dwellings.

With the SATE systems our energy bill can be reduced by up to 30%. The thermal sensation of comfort and energy retention allows us to do without all those electrical appliances and heating systems that we use in the winter months. There is also the added benefit of installing an external thermal insulation system in the home, as it can reduce CO2 emissions by a third.

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Ensuring that we use the best products for insulation

Once we are convinced that the SATE is one of the most economical ways to save on electricity consumption and money, we should also know which are the best products to apply it. If we are dealing with a façade damaged by time and temperature changes, the first thing to do would be to use a repair mortar. The PROPAM® TECHNO range is the right one if the structure of our building is made of concrete.

The laying of the panels and the material that guarantees the cladding is the central part of the process. For this, Molins has developed its extensive PROPAM® AISTERM catalogue, which includes all parts of the installation of the SATE, from the application of the adhesive mortar and the overlapping of the insulating panels to the reinforcement with fibreglass mesh between the panels.

And let’s not forget that energy and economic savings are not incompatible with a good aesthetic finish. The use of suitable products on the most visible part of the façade will also influence the correct functioning of the ETICS. Thermal protection includes all parts of the process. With the right materials in each of them, better energy efficiency will be achieved.

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For this, Molins also has in its catalogue products suitable for exterior cladding in two phases: first, application of the REVAT® FILM primer mortar and then the REVAT® PLAS SLX acrylic mortar with siloxane to achieve a colourful, aesthetic and functional appearance.
With these tips you can ensure the best thermal comfort inside your home, while saving on your electricity bill in times of rising electricity prices. Lowering energy consumption and, with it, polluting emissions is everyone’s job. Join Molins and PROPAM® AISTERM in lowering energy costs with the best SATE systems on the market!

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