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Feb 15, 2022

The inflation is really bursting at the moment.

 
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Yes Feb 15, 2022

The economic crisis in Brazil...

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Thank you for the information Feb 15, 2022

Peter Motte wrote:

The inflation is really bursting at the moment.


Is there a question here, or even a start of a discussion????


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Samuel Murray
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Time to switch to alternative methods of heating Feb 15, 2022

CPI_2graph202201_en

We managed to cut our heating bill in half by switching from gas to electricity and by switching from T shirts and shorts to jerseys and trousers.

[Edited at 2022-02-15 11:27 GMT]


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Peter Motte
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What next? Feb 15, 2022

But what if you already have the cheapest energy alternative?
A lot of people are not as wasteful as that kind of advice wants us to believe.
It's part of good business rationale to avoid wasting money in the production process.


 
Isn’t it obvious? Feb 15, 2022

Peter Motte wrote:
What next?

Raise your prices like every other business.


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Tom in London
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CHeaper Feb 15, 2022

Samuel Murray wrote:

CPI_2graph202201_en

We managed to cut our heating bill in half by switching from gas to electricity and by switching from T shirts and shorts to jerseys and trousers.

[Edited at 2022-02-15 11:27 GMT]


So after you've done the full calculation (installation costs etc.) and leaving aside the obvious benefits (not burning fossil fuel, no maintenance required etc.) is it cheaper in the Netherlands to heat with electricity rather than gas?

For a translator working from home all the time, heating costs are a big factor as compared to someone who is away from home all day.



[Edited at 2022-02-15 14:31 GMT]


 
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@Tom Feb 15, 2022

Tom in London wrote:
For a translator working from home all the time, heating costs are a big factor as compared to someone who is away from home all day.

I have a 300 watt infrared panel aimed at my trunk and it is sufficient for my heating needs at the computer, even with subzero temperatures outside. There's no need to heat up the entire house or even an entire room.

But I'm being a hypocrite -- our landlord recently overhauled the house's insulation (triple glazing, etc.).

[Edited at 2022-02-15 20:47 GMT]


 
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What next Feb 16, 2022

Let's wait for the next pandemic.
Based on offer and demand, prices should decrease.

Philippe


 
Peter Motte
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Not cold Feb 16, 2022

Samuel Murray wrote:

Tom in London wrote:
For a translator working from home all the time, heating costs are a big factor as compared to someone who is away from home all day.

I have a 300 watt infrared panel aimed at my trunk and it is sufficient for my heating needs at the computer, even with subzero temperatures outside. There's no need to heat up the entire house or even an entire room.

But I'm being a hypocrite -- our landlord recently overhauled the house's insulation (triple glazing, etc.).

[Edited at 2022-02-15 20:47 GMT]


The winter isn't cold at the moment.
I have also been working a few days with low heating power.
That's CO2-working for you.


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Not cold enough Feb 16, 2022

Peter Motte wrote:

The winter isn't cold at the moment.
I have also been working a few days with low heating power.
That's CO2-working for you.


Same here. I'm not happy - we've only had a couple of really cold days. Very hot summer to come - too hot. Let's all do what we can, and must, to stop overheating the planet.


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Is is windy, though. Feb 16, 2022

Very windy indeed.

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3 storms in a row... Feb 16, 2022

Thomas Pfann wrote:

Very windy indeed.


quite unusual... feel sorry for the trees.


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Peter Motte
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Stormy here too at the moment Feb 16, 2022

There is a light storm here going on at the moment. 20 years ago we didn't have that.
During the last years it happened twice that approximetaly 5 years fell down during such heavy winds.


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Prices rising Feb 19, 2022

Translation prices are clearly going up these days.

 
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