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by throwaway1974 3522 days ago
Ireland, 4 bed detached, solar water heater which works well for about 4 months of year, oil heating + wood/turf stove for rest of time. No need for air conditioning here but heat recovery thingie is on all time.

5000kWh last year, tho I have computer(s) on 24x7 due to home office, Comes to about 120€/month

Half of all the bills are just standing charges, and renewable subsidies charges and taxes, and taxes on taxes. Hence adding LED lights, low power appliances etc did little to budge the bills

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We worked out recently that we spent under £20 pcm on gas and electric over the last year. 2 people, washing machine, fridge, 2 x laptop, LED lights, 1 LED TV, and gas heating. Admittedly we only put on heating in the evening for an hour or so. Southern England (UK). Attribute to it not being cold for the last two winters here. Duvets and hot water bottles are used regularly. Yet to turn on heating this year. Not looking forward to the cold. Water bill however is shocking.