See how much heating will cost you in winter

The weather changes and so do the needs. Citizens, out of the habit of cold air conditioners and other means of cooling, are slowly passing to the process of searching for warmth since winter is just around the corner.

See in detail the cost of heating prices, whether they are modern or traditional ways.

As we slowly move into winter, the cost of heating in the cold months of the year has started to concern every household.

"SIGMA" conducted a study and shows you the cost of heating every two months, depending on the medium you use.

Central heating € 300

For central heating, based on the current price of oil which amounts to 79 cents per liter, for a house of 200 sq.m. and operation 8 hours a day, the cost for two months will amount to € 300.

Air conditioning € 114

For the energy class air conditioner A of 12.000 BTU, if it is used 8 hours a day, the cost for a two months according to the EAC reaches € 114.

Electric body € 199

In the case of an electric body, with a power of 2000 watts and operation of 8 hours per day, the cost per two months amounts to € 199.

Halogen heater € 110

As for the halogen heater with a power of 1100 watts, a cost for two months reaches € 110.

Heat accumulators € 600

In case you use a heat accumulator, the operating cost for the whole house is € 600 every two months.

It is noted that according to the EAC, heat accumulators are the only means of heating whose heat is maintained 24 hours a day.

** It is pointed out that the prices are calculated based on the average price of the kilowatt hour of the EAC for household customers in January-February 2015. This winter the prices are expected to be reduced since compared to last year the prices in the current phase are reduced by 25 %.

LPG stove € 176

For the gas stove, if you need 2 cylinders per week, your cost per two months will reach € 176.

Fireplace € 220

Those who choose to heat with a fireplace or wood stove, prove to do the best since this option is free, if of course they cut wood themselves and do not buy it.

But what if you have to buy them?

According to the wood seller, Thrasos Christatos, for a house of 200 sq.m. the cost for two months reaches € 220.

20% reduced bills for vulnerable groups

In the meantime, the bills for the vulnerable groups of the population will be reduced by 20%.

To date, 14000 consumers belong to this category, however, according to EAC spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulou, the number is expected to increase by 11000.

The EAC takes measures for vulnerable groups

According to Ms. Papadopoulou, the EAC is not going to cut off electricity to any consumer belonging to the vulnerable section of the population until the end of January, so that they can take the necessary steps to take advantage of the reduced price. At the same time, he appeals to those who find it difficult to pay, to hurry to the EAC offices to settle their debts.

Source: SigmaLive