Electricity bills to rise by 2.1% from January 2025 in Portugal
Electricity bills for customers on the regulated market in Portugal will increase by an average of 2.1% from 1 January 2025, as announced by the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) in mid-December."In the regulated market of mainland Portugal, the transitional tariffs for final customers in
Gas supply Europe: Portugal, Spain and France reach EU energy corridor agreement
At a time when the energy crisis is looming over Europe, Portugal, France and Spain have made history. The three European countries have agreed on what is known as a green energy corridor, which will supply the European space with natural gas and also green hydrogen.
From housing to energy, how inflation is impacting the cost of living in Portugal
The prices of goods and services are usually updated at the beginning of each year. But the inflationary spiral that is raging in Europe is causing this update to be brought forward.
Inflation rate in Portugal at its highest in 29 years: housing, water and energy prices still on the rise
It's official: inflation in Portugal rose by 7.2% in April 2022 and hit a 29 year high. The Institute of National Statistics in Portugal (INE) confirmed that the year-on-year change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 7.2% in April, up from 5.3% in the previous month and t
Portugal gas and electricity prices in 2022
Portugal gas and electricity prices in 2022: Portugal was the 10th country in the European Union (EU) with the highest electricity prices for domestic consumption and the 13th for natural gas in the second half of 2021, according to the Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE).
The energy efficiency of homes is a top priority in Portugal
The cold continues to enter Portuguese homes. The lack of efficient homes in Portugal is a blatant issue and improving the energy performance of buildings is, today, a top priority both in Portugal and abroad.
How to save gas in your Portuguese kitchen
If you live in Portugal, whether full time as an ex-pat, or only part of the year in a second home, you will be accostumed to the low costs of living here. For the most part if you have your rent or mortgage payments under control, the rest is pretty manageable.
Portuguese homes have the lowest energy saving rates in the EU
Portugal is the country in the European Union (EU) with the lowest energy saving values in residential buildings, according to an analysis by the environmental association Zero in a recent report by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
Efficient homes: how to heat your home with lower electricity and gas bills
Did you know that Portugal is the fifth European country where citizens find it more difficult to heat their homes? In fact, 19% of the population has financial difficulties keeping their homes at suitable temperatures in winter. But there are some m
How to save money on air conditioning costs in Portugal: 10 mistakes to avoid
Keeping your house cool in Portugal's hot summer weather is no easy task. Many people find air conditioning to be the solution, but using it incorrectly can make your electricity bill skyrocket.
Cheapest electricity in Portugal: who offers the lowest price?
It's time to find out where to find the cheapest electricity in Portugal.
Cost of living in Portugal: prices in 2021
How much does it cost to live in Portugal in 2021? What will become more expensive in Portugal in 2021, and what products and/or goods will cost the same or lower this year?
Renewable energy in Portugal: are solar panels the future?
The sale of solar power systems for residential housing is increasing in Portugal. These are the indicators felt by Energie Portugal which, between January and May 2020, increased its volume of business in the domestic sector by 83%.
The Portuguese government is offering money to those who live and work in the countryside
Do you fancy getting paid for where you live? Those who are willing to move inland and away from the coast and big cities in Portugal, including students who start their professional lives there, will be entitled to government support that starts at 2,600 euros and can reach up to 4,800 euros.
How to reduce your electricity bill in Portugal in 2020
We already know that in Portugal, 2020 is going to be a year that sees some lower household expenses in certain areas and this includes cheaper electricity bills.
All you need to know about heating your house efficiently in Portugal
February is still one of the coldest months of the year and for many people living in Portugal, winter is synonymous with discomfort at home or high energy bills.
Household expenses in Portugal in 2020
Everything indicates, except in the case of unexpected surprises, that the Portuguese will benefit in 2020 from an increase in purchasing power, thanks to improved economic conditions and falling unemployment, together with an expected rise in wages, on average, above inflation.
Cheaper electricity bills in Portugal in 2020: Lower energy prices
The electricity bill is one of the most costly charges for households in Portugal, but the good news is that the amount to be paid will fall for the third consecutive year.
Produce and share solar energy with your neighbours in Portugal starting 2020
It's official. From January 1st, 2020, anyone in Portugal who produces solar energy will be able to share it with their neighbours.
Winter is coming! Tips and tricks to save on your energy bills
We all want to be warm this winter, but sometimes cranking up the thermostat can leave you with a hefty fuel bill at the end of the month.