❄️ *Brrrr – winter’s here!* Are you also runing the a/c to heat your home, using your water heater more often, turning your lights on earlier in the day? 💡 Now’s the time to understand how to deal with those swelling electricity bills. 📊 Let’s first understand how electricity rates work in Israel. In Israel, there are two types of electric meters: basic and smart. Smart meters are generally installed in new buildings. If you don’t have one, you can ask the Electric Company to switch yours to a smart meter. The prices are calculated per kWh (kilowatt hour): *Basic meter:* Fixed price = 64.02 NIS per kWh *Smart meter:* 🕒 Rate varies with demand and time of day – (*TAOZ* Taarif Lefi Omes VeZman) ⚠️In winter (December–February), peak hours are 5:00-10:00 pm; in the summer (June-September) peak hours are from 5:00-11:00 pm and the rate is significantly higher than in off-peak hours. In the spring and fall, the rates are relatively lower both during peak hours and during off-peak hours. 🌟 So, here are 5 tips to reduce your electricity usage during the winter, and in general! 🌡️Set the temperature on your a/c carefully. Each additional degree increases the cost of operation by roughly 5%...! 🧹 Make sure to clean your a/c filters every two months, on average. This directly impacts your a/c’s electricity consumption. ⏲ Hot water: Install a timer for your electric water boiler to prevent unnecessary heating. 💡 Lights: Use LED bulbs and turn off the lights when you leave home! 🏷️Buying an electrical appliance? Only one with an excellent energy rating! 💡Are you entitled to a stipend from Bituach Leumi (National Insurance)? Are you a lone soldier? 🎯 You may be eligible for a discount! The savings can be as much as 210 NIS per two-month bill! ⚡ *Take note* that there has recently been a reform in the electricity service to the consumer, and there are now electricity providers besides the Israel Electric Company. Check whether switching to another provider is worthwhile for you. For additional information and all the details on the rates of the Israel Electric Company -*Hevrat HaHasmal*: https://www.iec.co.il *Israel Electric information number:* 103 📱 *Was this useful? Pass on the info! To follow the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, click here*: https://go.gov.il/wa-en