Electricity, gas, lighting, heating … Energy is expensive today. It is possible to reduce the bill by adopting the right actions and by using less energy-consuming equipment. Explanations for less and better consumption.
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Adopt the right actions to save energy should be a matter of common sense … Yet there are many who have the mania not to turn off the light or increase the heating … Bad habits that are still deeply rooted from which it is, however, easy to let go.
Lighting: simple steps to save money
With an average of 25 light points per household, lighting represents between 10 and 15% of the electricity bill, or the third largest item of expenditure. A position whose costs are the easiest to reduce.
- favor the contributions of natural light in the rooms;
- systematically turn off the light when you leave a room,;
- replace the old ones bulbs energy-intensive (incandescent, halogen) by models at led ;
- replace conventional switches with models with infrared ;
- equip the “blind” rooms with a skylight.
Heating: means to implement
Another major expense is heating. To enjoy a very good thermal comfort in the house, the essential prerequisite is a good wall insulation and the replacement of the old ones Windows by models double glazing. If, despite everything, you have a feeling of cold (cold wall effect), there is no need to overheat because, to gain a small degree, you will consume 7% ofenergy in addition, simply cover up.
Electric heating
- replace them electric convectors energy-consuming by radiators labeled NF performance 3 stars-eye;
- connect the radiators to a connected room thermostat to program the heating periods according to the household schedules.
Hot water heating
- equip the radiators with thermostatic heads;
- replace your old boiler gas by a model at condensation.
To save gas or electricity, one of the solutions is to use a renewable energy. You can have a chimney equipped with a diffusion ofair hot one heat pump… and use them as main heating, gas and electricity coming in relief. Facilities that benefit from financial aid.
Electrical equipment: expensive watch
To reduce the electricity bill even further, we must also look at equipment that is constantly on standby … Even if their consumption is reduced, it weighs on the electricity bill by around 10% (excluding heating) .
Multimedia equipment
- turn off the screen of your computer and the printer;
- unplug your computer;
- unplug the internet box at night and in case of absence;
- unplug the game console.
Household appliances
In addition to reducing the electricity bill, by adopting the right actions, you will also save water.
- prefer class A equipment (new energy label);
- favor “eco” programs;
- run washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer only when they are filled.
What you must remember
- Favor low-energy equipment (class A and B).
- Unplugging devices on standby prolongs their lifespan.
- Internet box, computer, console etc. represent a consumption of between 400 and 700 kWh / year.
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