Jim Paredes shares zero electricity bill after installing solar panels

• Jim Paredes thanked solar power after receiving his first zero electricity bill
• The singer shared that his monthly electricity bill previously ranged from ₱5,000 to ₱7,000 before he installed solar panels
• He said he uses air conditioning for about five to seven hours during the daytime
• His Instagram caption marked the first time his bill reached zero since having the panels installed

Jim Paredes shared a welcome change in his household expenses after receiving his first zero electricity bill, crediting solar power for the result.

In an Instagram post, the singer expressed his appreciation through a short message: “Thank you solar power.”

Jim also gave readers an idea of his electricity use. Despite the zero bill, he said air conditioning remains part of his daytime routine.

“I use aircon about 5 to 7 hours during daytime,” he wrote.

That detail accompanied his comparison of what he used to pay before installing solar panels. According to the musician, his monthly electricity bill previously reached several thousand pesos.

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“My bill wd be 5 to 7k every month before I installed solar panels,” he shared.

The amount provided context for why the latest bill was worth celebrating. From a previous monthly range of ₱5,000 to ₱7,000, Jim reported receiving a bill with nothing to pay for the first time.

“First time i got a ZERO bill,” he added, emphasizing the word “ZERO” in his caption.

His wording identified the result as a personal first. He did not say that every bill since the installation had been zero or that he expected all future bills to stay that way.

For the musician, the update was an opportunity to thank solar power for a result he had now experienced firsthand.

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity that can power household appliances. Using the electricity they generate can help reduce the amount a home draws from its electricity provider. However, savings vary depending on the system’s size, available sunlight, household electricity use, and local billing arrangements. Installing solar panels does not automatically guarantee a zero electricity bill for every household.

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See Jim's post below:

Jim Paredes is a prominent and seasoned singer and songwriter in the Philippines. He is best known for being one of the members of the APO Hiking Society.

The APO Hiking Society is an iconic Filipino musical group composed of Jim Paredes, Boboy Garrovillo, and the late Danny Javier. Formed in the 1970s, the group is known for meaningful songs that resonate with Filipinos, such as “Batang-Bata Ka Pa,” “Panalangin,” “Ewan,” and “Awit ng Barkada.”

Previously, composer Jim Paredes likened former President Marcos and President Duterte to a virus. In an old tweet, the musician called the late leader the “Original virus,” and labeled Duterte as the “new variant.” Hundreds of netizens reacted to the controversial post of the veteran artist on Twitter.

In 2020, Jim Paredes came across the recent social media post of Enchong Dee. He commented when the actor lambasted fellow celebrities who are “neutral” amid the issues thrown against ABS-CBN. The said singer mentioned that people must admit that they are scared rather than being neutral. According to Jim, there are people who are afraid but still do what is necessary.

Source: KAMI.com.gh