How much can the electricity bill increase due to the heat wave?
Selectra made an estimate of consumption and energy cost per month, based on the power of each device, the time of use and the CFE Tariff 1 in basic, intermediate and surplus consumption, plus VAT.
Thus, for example, a table fan, used for 8 hours a day, could cause an increase of up to 62.79 pesos in the month, with a surplus consumer price.
The table, ceiling and tower fans are the most economical with a power in Kilowatts of only 0.65 and 0.07, which at the end of the month generates an additional consumption of about $18.90 pesos, a quite reasonable price to counteract the discomfort caused by the high temperatures, the company said in a statement.
Between the devices considered within an average consumption are the floor fan, with a power of 0.12 and a monthly final cost of $33. 76 pesos, even higher than the air conditioning that only consumes 0.10 KW and a final monthly price of $27.
Washed air, which is more recommended for dry climates, consumes more power, so the cost could go up to $108 pesos per month, however, this type of system can cool 2 or more rooms, so, in the long run, could be more convenient.
Basic consumption and surplus consumption of electricity
With the home office, the arrival of the holidays of the students who consume more at home and the heat wave, the demand for energy increases, so it is normal for the level of consumption to exceed the basic price (first 75 Kilowatts-hour) , to the excess price column (each additional Kilowatt, after having consumed 65 KW more than the basic consumption), with which the price of the electricity bill could increase from $62 pesos, up to $386 for those who make use of the “cooler”. ”.