January: the month to refresh your home and reduce your winter bill

January: a month for a fresh start

The beginning of the year always brings with it the feeling of a new beginning, a blank page ready to be written. After the celebrations, routine returns and with it the need to restore order and calm at home.

But January is also a month in which energy usage tends to skyrocket. The days are colder and shorter, the heating works for longer hours and appliances are used more frequently. That is why it is the ideal time to review our habits and apply measures that allow us to save without sacrificing comfort.

Prepare your home for winter without spending a fortune

At Endesa, we propose a series of simple steps to improve your home's efficiency without the need for costly renovations:

• Draught-proof doors and windows: place draught excluders or weatherstripping to prevent heat loss and maintain a stable temperature.
• Close rooms that are not in use: concentrate heating in inhabited areas; this way you will reduce unnecessary expense.
• Bleed your radiators: eliminating air accumulated in your radiators improves performance and prevents unnecessarily high energy consumption.
• Do not block radiators: placing furniture or curtains in front of radiators prevents heat from being distributed correctly.

These small steps, even if they seem minimal, can lead to significant savings at the end of the month.

Technology and efficiency: the greatest allies of savings

Innovation also plays a key role in reducing bills. At Endesa, we provide you with tools such as InfoEnergía, which allows you to know your home's usage in detail and thus detect opportunities for improvement. In addition, programmable thermostats and aerothermal systems or heat pumps are increasingly accessible solutions that optimise energy use.

Here are some tips you can easily apply:

• Recommended temperature: maintain the heating between 19 and 21°C during the day and lower it to 16–18°C at night.
• Efficient appliances: use eco programmes on washing machines and dishwashers, and defrost the fridge regularly if it is not frost-free.
• LED lighting: replacing traditional bulbs with LEDs reduces energy used for lighting by up to 80%.

Habits that make the difference

Energy saving does not depend solely on technology, but also on our daily routines:

• Turn devices off completely: avoiding standby mode can reduce electricity usage by up to 10%.
• Make the most of natural light: opening curtains during the day and closing blinds at night helps maintain the temperature.
• Run full loads: only use the washing machine or dishwasher when they are full to avoid unnecessary consumption.
• Cook efficiently: covering pots and using the residual heat from the oven are habits that save energy.

Take advantage of programmes that reward efficiency

Energy efficiency does not only translate into a lower environmental impact and savings on the bill; it can also become a tangible reward for those who commit to responsible consumption.

One of the most notable is our Para Ti Programme, designed to accompany our customers in their daily lives:

• Accumulate points with your usage: every time you use your Endesa services, you generate points that are automatically added to your account.
• Redeem points for discounts: those points are transformed into euros that you can apply directly to your electricity or gas bill.
• Additional benefits: in addition to discounts, the programme offers exclusive promotions, prize draws and advantages on products and services related to energy and efficiency.
• Encourage sustainable habits: by participating, you not only save money, but you also reinforce your commitment to more conscious and responsible consumption.

The Para Ti Programme turns efficiency into a virtuous circle with which you save energy, reduce your bill, and earn rewards that motivate you to keep improving.

A more sustainable home equals a healthier planet

Saving energy is not just a way to reduce the bill; it is also a gesture of responsibility towards the environment. Every action counts, from switching off lights when leaving a room, unplugging chargers that aren't being used, making the most of natural light, and choosing efficient appliances.

Think of it as a resolution that stays with you all year round:

• More order at home = more calm and well-being.
• More energy efficiency = more savings and fewer worries.
• More sustainable mindset = fewer emissions and a longer, better future for everyone.

What to consider about electricity charges and grid tariffs

January is much more than the first month of the calendar; it is an opportunity to start with habits that make us feel good and have a positive impact on our environment. With organisation, technology and a little consistency, your home can become a more efficient space and your day-to-day life an example of sustainability.

In 2026, the VAT applied to electricity bills remains at 21%. Independently, and as happens every 1st of January, the regulated components of the bill are also updated. These items are not taxes, but costs intended to cover essential activities of the electricity system, such as generation, transmission, distribution, market operation or the financing of the Social Bonus.

Overall, these changes will result in an increase in the regulated bill, which will depend on each consumer’s tariff and conditions. For example, for an average consumer on the free market 2.0TD tariff, the estimated impact is around €14 more per year before taxes*.

*This is an indicative estimate that does not include the price of the energy consumed or the taxes applied on the bill.

May this new year be full of positive energy, fulfilled goals and small actions that contribute to a better-cared-for planet. Happy New Year!