Energy Costs at Home: Electricity, Heating and Subsidies
How to estimate your energy bill, where the savings are and what support exists.
4 min read · Budget & Everyday
Energy costs depend on your home, your tariff and your habits.
Where savings are
- Efficient appliances and LED lighting.
- Lower room temperature and bleeding radiators.
- Switching off standby devices.
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Tariffs and options
Local utilities set tariffs, and some offer a choice of products. Check your bill each year.
Support
Renters and owners
Renters control behaviour and appliances; owners can also invest in insulation, windows and heating systems. Heating is usually the largest energy cost, so start there.
Cantons and municipalities offer subsidies for insulation, heat pumps and solar panels. Estimate the bill with the electricity cost estimator.