How to save energy at home: the right things to do

Take the right steps to save energy should be a matter of simple common sense… Yet many people have the mania not to turn off the light or turn up the heating… Bad habits that are still entrenched and yet easy to break away from.

Lighting: simple gestures to save

With an average of 25 light points per household, lighting represents between 10 and 15% of the electricity bill, ie the third item of expenditure. A position whose costs are the easiest to reduce.

• favor contributions from natural light in the rooms;
• always turn off the light when you leave a room;
• replace the old ones bulbs energy-intensive (incandescent, halogen) by led models;
• replace conventional switches with models with infrared ;
• equip the “blind” rooms with a skylight.

Heating: means to implement

Another important point of expense is heating. To enjoy a very good thermal comfort in the house, the essential prerequisite is a good wall insulation and replacement of old 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 yourself.

Electric heating

• replace them electric convectors energy-consuming by radiators labeled NF performance 3 stars-eye;
• connect the radiators to a thermostat connected to program the heating periods according to the hours of the fireplace.

Hot water heating

• equip the radiators with thermostatic heads;
• replace your old boiler gas by a model condensation.

To save gas or electricity, one solution is to use a renewable energy. You can install a chimney equipped with a system of diffusion ofair hot, a heat pump… and use them as main heating, gas and electricity coming in relief. Facilities that benefit from financial aid.

Electrical equipment: an expensive watch

To further reduce the electricity bill, 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 your screen computer and the printer;
• unplug your computer;
• unplug it internet box at night and in case of absence;
• unplug the game console.

Household appliances

In addition to a reduction in the electricity bill, by adopting the right gestures, you will also save water.

• prefer class A equipment (new energy label);
• favor “eco” programs;
• only run washing machines, dishwashers and dryers when they are full.

Change energy supplier

As we have just seen, there are many things to do to save energy at home. But be aware that it is also possible to save money by playing the competition. To do this, it may be interesting to find out about the offers of other energy suppliers thanks, for example, to a energy comparator. Changing supplier is free, and it is possible to change as many times as you deem necessary.