Reduce Your Electricity Bill with Simple Gestures
Lighten your monthly charges and carbon footprint with these easy-to-implement daily habits.
Recommended Materials
- LED bulbs
- Smart plugs or power strips with switch
- Programmable thermostat (optional)
- Window seals
Steps to follow
Step 1
Replace all classic bulbs with LEDs, which consume up to 80% less.
Step 2
Track down standby devices (TV, consoles, computers) and plug them into power strips with switches to turn everything off at night.
Step 3
Defrost the freezer regularly: 3mm of frost increases consumption by 30%.
Step 4
Use 'Eco' programs of washing machine and dishwasher, and only run them when full.
Step 5
Lowering heating by just one degree saves about 7% on the heating bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true that heating should be turned off when leaving ?
For an absence of a few hours, it is better to lower the temperature (eco mode) rather than turning it off completely, as reheating consumes a lot.
Are off-peak hours always profitable ?
Not necessarily. You must be able to shift at least 40% of your consumption (water heater, machines) to these time slots for the subscription, often more expensive, to be amortized.
Precautions
- Never cover electric radiators (fire risk and loss of efficiency).
- Have your electrical installation checked if it is old.
