Unplug devices on standby
It is a simple gesture, although often forgotten. However, turning off devices that are on standby, especially computers or televisions, can reduce an electricity bill by up to 10%. Also remember to unplug your phone or laptop chargers when they’re done charging. They continue to consume electricity if you leave them plugged in. As far as your television is concerned, opt instead for an LCD television that uses less energy than a plasma screen.
Prioritize “Eco” programs
During the “Eco” program of washing machines and dishwashers, the soaking and washing time is certainly longer, but the water is heated less. This type of program therefore saves energy, because it is the heating of water that consumes the most electricity. For example, the “Eco” cycle of a dishwasher can reduce electricity consumption by 45% compared to the intensive program.
Turn off the lights
It’s a basic reflex to teach the youngest and/or to relearn: turn off the lights when you leave a room. In general, to avoid having to light them, it is necessary to favor light colors for the interiors, whether at the level of the walls, the floors, the lampshades, because they reflect the light better than the dark colors.
Choose LED lamps
Consuming little electricity and particularly durable, LED lamps allow savings to be made, even if their acquisition cost is relatively high. Provided they last more than 20,000 hours and show a good energy label, they are a better home lighting solution than incandescent and halogen lamps. The icing on the cake: they can be used indoors and outdoors and withstand repeated ignitions well.
