After the April 2025 Blackout: How Galician Companies Can Protect Themselves Through Energy Consulting
On April 28, 2025, the Iberian Peninsula experienced one of the most significant blackouts in recent years. For hours, thousands of companies and homes in Galicia were left without electricity supply, which exposed the fragility of an energy system that depends on multiple complex factors and impeccable coordination. This event not only impacted production and […]
How to improve energy efficiency in your SME?
Reducing costs without losing service quality is one of the main challenges for Galician SMEs and self-employed professionals. One of the biggest fixed expenses in businesses is energy, and that is why improving energy efficiency can make a real difference. At the Economic Office of Galicia, we explain how to take the first steps to […]
Energy Savings Certificates (CAE): a tool for energy efficiency in businesses.
No contexto actual de transición cara a un modelo enerxético máis sostible, as empresas enfróntanse ao desafío de reducir o seu consumo enerxético e mellorar a súa eficiencia. Unha ferramenta innovadora e eficaz que está a gañar relevancia neste ámbito é o Certificado de Aforro Enerxético (CAE). Este instrumento permite monetizar os aforros enerxéticos xerados […]
The rise of self-consumption and energy communities: an ongoing revolution.
The energy transition is no longer a distant goal, but an opportunity for businesses and self-employed individuals. In this context, self-consumption and energy communities are gaining ground as viable solutions to reduce costs, promote sustainability, and comply with increasing regulatory requirements. But how can companies leverage this energy revolution for their benefit? Self-consumption: a path […]
The rise of self-consumption and energy communities: a revolution in progress
The energy transition is no longer a distant goal but an opportunity for companies and self-employed individuals. In this context, self-consumption and energy communities are gaining ground as viable solutions to reduce costs, promote sustainability, and meet growing regulatory demands. But how can businesses take advantage of this energy revolution for their benefit? Self-Consumption: A […]
How the economic office of Galicia can help Galician SMEs in the face of the increase in energy bills in 2025
The start of 2025 brings a significant challenge for small and medium enterprises (SMEs): a substantial increase in energy bills. It is estimated that consumers will face a 13% increase in electricity bills due to factors such as the return of VAT to 21%, the progressive reduction of the social bonus, and changes in the […]
Energy Savings Certificates: a key tool for business sustainability
Energy efficiency is not only essential for cost reduction but also reinforces companies’ commitment to sustainability. Energy Savings Certificates (CAE) have become a practical and effective mechanism that allows businesses to recover part of their investment in actions aimed at improving their energy efficiency while aligning with environmental objectives. One of the great advantages of […]
Energy Self-Consumption: A Sustainable Alternative
In the current energy context, where sustainability and efficiency are essential, self-consumption has positioned itself as a responsible and strategic alternative for both individuals and businesses seeking to reduce their dependence on the grid and promote environmental respect. Self-consumption allows for generating energy for personal use and, in most cases, the installations are connected to […]
