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In the face of the energy crisis, the government has decided to make efforts to protect households against rising gas and electricity prices, by capping energy prices for instance. But to avoid power cuts this winter, it’s also running an energy-saving campaign to encourage people to get into environmentally friendly habits. So, what action can you can take to lessen your environmental impact, fight climate change, avoid a power cut and keep your bills from skyrocketing this winter? Read on to learn about the small changes that can really make a big difference!
The term “eco-action” refers to an action taken by an individual to help the environment. More specifically, it’s a small daily step that’s easy to take, at home, at school or in the office, like turning off the light when you leave a room.
Every step that helps you use less power or use it more efficiently is considered an eco-action. This means there are many different things you can do to change your lifestyle in a way that helps the environment. Of course, you can tailor each eco-action according to factors like the surface area of your property, whether you have a garden or the number of people in your household...
By following a precise heating schedule based on your lifestyle, the Netatmo Smart Thermostat only heats your house when you need it, to avoid unnecessary energy consumption without sacrificing your comfort. You only need to have the heating on when you’re in!
As simple as these steps may seem, making this kind of change on a daily basis can have a really big impact not only on your household budget, but also on your carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know that turning down the heating by just one degree can save you quite a lot of money? In fact, according to ADEME (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency), reducing the temperature in your home by one degree can save you 7% on your utility bills**. In fact, the recommended temperature is no more than 19 degrees during the day and 16-17 degrees at night. And that’s not all...
ADEME also recommends using a programmable thermostat to lower your heating costs. In fact, it’s an investment that could have a big environmental and financial impact, reducing the amount of power used for heating by 15%**.
But what does saving 15% on heating really mean?
This would mean annual savings of up to £180 for gas (on a bill of £1,200) and up to £230 for electricity (on a bill of £1,550)**.
The Netatmo Smart Thermostat lets you control your heating remotely, whether you’re in the office or away on holiday. The Netatmo Smart Thermostat is compatible with Alexa, Google Home and Apple HomeKit for easy voice control of your heating. In a few words, turn on, adjust or turn down the temperature for optimum comfort and lower bills.
Are you still worried that your bill is too high? Keep track of all your energy consumption directly in your Home + Control app! This will help you monitor and manage your heating, to save money and reduce your emissions.
To optimise the temperature room by room, you can add thermostatic valves to your radiators. This change can save you between 5% and 10% in energy costs**.
Netatmo Smart Thermostatic Heads automatically regulate the environment of the room, in particular by detecting open windows, to adjust the temperature and avoid heat loss.
Incorporating green habits into your routine not only helps you spend less on gas and electricity, but will also help the environment a lot by reducing your carbon footprint. The more heat you use, the more CO2 you emit. Turning down the heating by one degree will help reduce your GHG emissions and therefore combat climate change.
New appliances are generally more environmentally friendly than older ones but you don’t need to replace all your equipment right away. Maintaining your appliances is also one of the best ways to cut costs. Outdated appliances use more power and can weigh heavily on your bills. So what should you do to keep your appliance in good working order?
Maintaining your radiator by bleeding it will prevent air bubbles from accumulating and pressure building up in the pipes. Those issues can cause your heating system to perform less well.
To help fight climate change, it’s a good idea for homeowners to have their boiler checked every year by a professional, and for landlords it’s a legal requirement for health and safety reasons. As well as helping to protect nature by reducing emissions, servicing improves boiler efficiency and will help prevent domestic accidents like carbon monoxide leaks.
By defrosting your refrigerator every three months or so, you can limit its electricity consumption. ADEME* also recommends cleaning the grilles at the back of your appliance to help it work more effectively.
You can do your bit to protect nature wherever you go... Small changes in offices and schools can make a really big impact! By getting into green habits at work or at school, you can encourage those around you to do the same. So how can you limit your company’s energy consumption?
Like in your home, lowering the temperature by just one degree in your office can make all the difference:
At the end of the day, eco-actions concern us all. Whether we’re at home, at work or on holiday, we need to think about our impact on the planet and get into green habits. This will help us to reduce the energy costs associated with our lifestyles and cut our bills at the end of the month.
Sources:
*ADEME, Eau et énergie : comment réduire la facture ? (Water and energy: how to reduce your bill?) 50 trucs et astuces (50 tips and tricks), Available at: https://librairie.ademe.fr/cadic/6804/guide-50-trucs-astuces-economies.pdf
**ADEME, Un hiver tout confort (Winter in comfort), Available at: https://librairie.ademe.fr/cadic/6568/guide-hiver-tout-confort.pdf