[CYPRUS TIMES] Headache for households on AHK bills. What applies to repayment arrangements

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There is no end to the increases in electricity - Consumers are finding it difficult to pay their bills Energy saving is recommended by the European Union to all member states - Useful advice from AHK for savings - How you can make a bill repayment arrangement

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Headache for thousands of households has become the electricity bills especially at this time of year when consumers are using air conditioners, as well as due to the increases imposed due to the war raging in Ukraine and soaring fuel prices.

Speaking to the Cyprus Times, Christina Papadopoulou, spokeswoman of AHK, said that the European Union has issued an SOS to all member states to save energy. The EU has issued a guide for energy saving and it is up to each and every one of us," he said.

Useful tips for saving electricity consumption.

• Where air conditioners are used, consumers should set the temperature to 26 degrees. This helps us to save, since below these temperatures we consume 7% more energy.
• Good insulation on windows, doors and ceilings so that there is no loss of cooling. Up to 40% of electricity is saved.
• Maintenance of electrical appliances, especially air conditioners. Do not leave doors and windows open.
• Replacing light bulbs with LED bulbs. They save up to 70% energy and have ten times the life of ordinary ordinary light bulbs.
• Use a solar water heater rather than electric where possible.
• Keep our refrigerators away from heat sources and other appliances or countertops.
• Do not leave appliances such as phone chargers, shavers, electronic devices, computers and laptops on standby as they still burn energy.
• Unplug electronic devices etc. completely.

What applies to bill repayment settlements...

Asked by the spokeswoman of AHK about the procedure of bill repayment settlements in cases where citizens cannot pay the full amount of money due to 'inflated' bills, she explained that this is possible.

"However, consumers should be aware that the plans are set up in such a way to help the person facing difficulties, but should bear in mind that the debit balance should not increase, meaning the remaining amount will be paid off before a new bill is issued," he said.

For settlements, people can contact the AHK customer service centres, either through email and telephone numbers listed on AHK bills for each province separately.

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