Engineer Adriana Argüello, from the Public Services Regulatory Authority (ARESEP), gave some tips that could help to avoid a high electricity bill.
For example, aspects such as the use of led bulbs directly affect energy saving, which is also reflected in the electric rates. In addition, these bulbs are usually longer-lasting. As a result, you do not need to buy bulbs constantly.
On the other hand, the simple fact of leaving connected electrical artifacts causes standby power, which is also known as “vampire power or phantom load”, that has repercussions in the tariffs.
In addition, the use of the popular power strips in Costa Rican houses that increases the electric consumption and turns into heat should be avoided.