Winter Tips: How to Save Energy

While Spain is known for its sunshine and warm summers, the winter months, especially inland and mountainous areas, it can feel surprisingly chilly. Many international homeowners then face higher energy costs and less efficient energy consumption, especially in older or seasonally used homes.

Fortunately, there are smart ways to keep your home comfortable in winter and save energy at the same time. In this blog post, we share practical winter tips for energy saving, specifically for homes in Spain.

A heat pump is the most efficient way to heat your home in Spain. Unlike traditional electric heating, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and uses much less electricity.

• Up to 70% less energy consumption than conventional heating
• Works perfectly in mild Spanish winters
• Can be combined with solar panels for even more savings

Do you already have an air conditioner with heating function (air-to-air heat pump)?
Use them efficiently with a timer, eco-mode, or smart thermostat.

Solar panels also work in winter, even at lower temperatures. In fact, panels perform better in cold weather than in heat, as long as there is sufficient light.

If you manage your energy consumption properly (e.g., heating during the day, washing in the afternoon), you can also take full advantage of your self-generated power in winter.

Combine it with a heat pump or electric air conditioning, and your home will remain comfortable without high costs.

Even in winter, the Spanish sun is powerful enough to heat your home during the day.

• Let in the sun during the day by keeping curtains and shutters open.
• Arrange furniture to maximize sunlight.
• Don’t turn on the heating until it’s necessary.
• Only heat the rooms you are using.
• Turn appliances off completely (don’t leave them on standby).
• Use LED lights with warm white light for ambiance and energy savings.
• Consider a home battery for energy storage.