WE CONSTANTLY hear people complaining that electricity is expensive in Spain. Social media is full of posts about the high cost of electric and requests for advice about the cheapest provider. Well here is everything you need to know about how to reduce your bill and get the best possible deal on the market. Understanding your electricity bill and knowing the...
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HERE ARE some editorial updates for our bright sparks on the SparksInSpain website that provide useful information to home owners on the Costa Blanca. Firstly, with Iberdrola currently proceeding at speed installing new Smart Meters across the region, some home owners with properties built prior to 2002 are experiencing power cuts. Click here to read why. Secondly,...
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As the temperature rises during the hot Spanish summer months the air con gets cranked up and power consumption increases. This can cause power cuts for property owners who have illegally upgraded their electricity supply. Why? Iberdrola are replacing all the traditional mechanical meters with Smart Meters. These new digital meters are fitted with a kill switch...
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WHAT IF the NSA spying scandal was just the tip of the iceberg? Film maker and transparency advocate Josh del Sol digs beyond the NSA spying scandal in this award winning documentary. “Take Back Your Power” investigates current utility and government programs involving mass in-home surveillance, eroding rights and causing harm in the names of...
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HAVING TOO many powerful electrical appliances switched on the same time can cause nuisance power cuts in properties fitted with Smart Meters. In the past, many properties on the Costa Blanca with low tariffs have suffered with this nuisance electrical problem. Over the years, some home owners arranged illegal upgrades to combat the situation. Now, with the...
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