The war in Ukraine puts the European Union in a delicate situation with regard to the energy supply.The EU depends on 40% of Russian gas and the multiplication of economic sanctions against Moscow make the courses flavor.Added to this is the unprecedented decline in EDF's nuclear electricity production.A situation that could lead to difficulties in the winter of 2022 if nothing is done.The president of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), Jean-François Carenco, called, this Monday, all French people to make energy savings now, at the risk of facing tensions of'Supply next winter."There is an emergency and everyone must get started," he added.Le Figaro draws up a list of good gestures to make to limit your consumption.
À découvrirDisconnect your devices in standby
An LCD TV on standby consumes on average 8 kWh per year.It is, certainly, not much, but if you leave all your electrical devices in standby, it can increase your electric bill significantly and above all unnecessarily.According to ADEME, the ecological transition agency, extinguishing them can save up to 10% of the electricity bill (excluding heating).So remember to turn off your devices when you no longer use them and if they are not equipped with a switch, like certain televisions for example, opt for a multi -power with switch for more ease."For washing machine and dishwasher, watch is often used to detect water leaks and it is not wise to disconnect them," recalls Ademe all the same.
Do not forget to unplug your phone chargers and laptops when they are loaded.A good habit that will allow you to save money while avoiding having cables hanging on each socket.It is also important to turn off your internet box when it is not used.A box on 24 hours a day consumes more than 200 kWh per year, as much as the washing machine.
Think of the "eco" mode of your devices
Most dishwasher and washing machines have an "eco" mode.Depending on the models, it allows you to consume up to 45% less electricity.Be careful not to confuse the "Eco" program with the rapid program.
Pensez également à faire baisser la température lorsque vous utilisez votre machine à laver.Indeed, washing your clothes at 30 ° requires three times less energy than if you wash them at 90 °.So use the high temperatures only when it is really necessary.It is also important to operate your washing machine and dishwasher as when they are full."The half-load of the washing machine consumes less water but just as much electricity", specifies the Ademe.
Also try jumping the dryer step as soon as possible.The latter uses twice as much energy to dry your clothes that took it to wash them.And in the event of use, remember to wring your clothes well before putting them in it, this will allow you to use it less long.
To see too - why the prices of gas vary so often
Regularly clean your devices
Remember to regularly dust your radiators so that they operate optimally.And to degrees your refrigerator and your freezer because if they are covered with a thick layer of frost, they can consume up to 30% more energy.1 millimeter of frosts resulting in 10 % electricity overconsumption.
Regularly air your accommodation
It is important to ventilate your accommodation regularly.Opening windows when it is cold may seem contradictory but wet accommodation keeps heat less well.By airing your accommodation for a few minutes a day, you greatly help to clean it up and reduce the heating time necessary to reach the desired temperature.Furthermore, if you open the windows do not forget to cut the heating so as not to overconsom.
To read aussicomment to arrange a small kitchen?
Optimize the electricity consumption of your kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most greedy positions in electricity consumption, especially due to the presence of cold devices such as the refrigerator.A first solution thus consists in moving away as much as possible the devices generating heat from those generating cold, because a refrigerator located near the oven will logically consume more.
Regarding cooking, it is recommended to favor induction plates for fast cooking, because they save up to 50 % compared to conventional plates.In the event of the use of electric plates, it is very economical to cover the stoves and the pots when cooking."To boil water or cook your dish, putting a lid allows you to consume 25 % less energy," highlights the ecological transition agency.
It is also useful to have stoves and pans whose diameter corresponds to that of your plates.Finally, it is important to clean the burners.If the flame is yellow, it reveals a lack of oxygen, they are dirty.
Beware of hot water
To limit the cost resulting from hot water in your annual bill, several solutions exist.Above all, you have to make sure to adjust your hot water tank, at a temperature between 55 and 60 ° C.Favor the baths to baths makes it possible to reduce the water used by three, and therefore the electricity necessary to heat it.
It is also interesting to install spinners or flower reductors on the taps."A economical hand shot can save you up to 75 % water," explains Ademe.Remember to leave the faucet mixers on the cold position so that the boiler is not used immediately when you open the tap.
Another tip, surround the hot water tank and the pipes with an insulation to avoid heat losses."The calorificing is all the more necessary when the hot water tank is installed in an unheated place (garage, basement, etc.) and the water points are far from the hot water tank," describes the'Ademe.In addition, do not let the hot water tank operate during prolonged absence.
Read also what is the conversion bonus of boilers?
Be careful
To save on your electricity bill, it is also important to act on the lighting of your accommodation, above all by choosing types of low -consumption bulbs, as well as adapting the power of your lamps according to yourneeds.“LED lamps consume little electricity and last a long time (up to 40,000 hours), enough to compensate for their purchase price.It is the best domestic lighting solution, provided that they last more than 20.000 hours and are classified A+ or A ++ on the energy label, ”specifies the ecological transition agency.
It can also be judicious in certain places such as stairs to opt for motion detectors.Finally, the golden rule is to always check that the lamps are extinguished when you come out of a room, or in the unoccupied rooms.
Adapt the heating
Watch out for your heating this winter.Electric radiators consume enormously."There is no point in heating all the parts at the same temperature.Some rooms are occupied all day, but others, such as the bedrooms or the bathroom do not need a high permanent temperature.Around 20 ℃ in living rooms, 17 ℃ in the bedrooms, will allow you to reduce your heating consumption.And for more efficiency, install regulation and programming of heating, ”advises Ademe.
When temperatures refresh, it is important to always close your shutters as soon as night falls and pull the curtains to prevent the cold to radiate in the accommodation.During periods of extreme cold, keep the shutters closed even during the day if you are not at home to slow down the heat losses by the glazing.
"To live in a comfortable accommodation and limit its heating bills, solution n ° 1 is to isolate the roof, walls, low floors and windows," recalls the ecological transition agency.
Finally, within the framework of its 10 proposals for measures to quickly reduce the dependence of the European Union towards Russia in terms of gas, the International Energy Agency requires consumers a drop in 1 ° thermostats.
Choose economical devices
Choosing your devices well, whether electronic or householders, when they acquire or renewal, by checking that they are economical, will allow you to save energy.
Whether it is a computer, a refrigerator or a dishwasher, be sure to favor the devices classified at least A+ to benefit from a smaller consumption that will be felt over the year.Installing a more economical boiler can also allow you to reduce your energy bill.More state aid encourages individuals to do so.
The AIE suggests accelerating the change of gas boilers for heat pumps and energy efficiency measures.
Reading too much France will have enough gas this winter
Compare gas or electricity suppliers
While we can compare everything on the internet, it is also possible to compare contracts from energy suppliers.Great annual savings are at the end.The good advice being to choose a fixed rate so as not to see your invoice increase with the price increases of suppliers.
