The importance of regulating one’s energy consumption is increasingly important for many households. However, by limiting waste through simple and practical actions, you will save on your energy costs and at the same time reduce your carbon footprint. Several tips can help you. In this article, we suggest one that will be very practical for you.
Even if this is not enough, reducing energy consumption begins above all by paying attention to certain daily habits; such as not overusing appliances or lowering the temperature of the heating in the house depending on the time of year. Today, we’ll show you how to activate one of the buttons on your electricity meter to reduce your energy bills.
Save energy consumption. Source: spm
It is essential to pay full attention to our electricity consumption habits. Invoice costs impact all French households due to inflation. So be careful not to waste energy unnecessarily, this is the minimum you can do to lower your bills. But not only ! We show you some actions to take to deflate the note:
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On the other hand, you will need to understand how your meter works and thus identify the different costs generated by your electricity consumption. What’s more, you will also need to monitor and compare the actual values of your consumption with the estimate provided on your energy contract.
Reduce electricity consumption from the meter
Electricity consumption in a household. Source: spm
Nothing’s easier ! All you have to do is learn to read the consumption indexes on your meter to be able to use your various household appliances more rationally. Consult the information directly from the meter display using the two keys “S” for selection and “D” for scrolling. The information to keep in mind is:
- The subscribed power
- The maximum intensity you have reached.
- The price of your subscription.
- Your energy consumption.
You can easily identify your energy consumption from the turn signal indicators. It is in fact an indicator light which is responsible for transmitting information to you concerning your degree of electricity consumption in real time. Faster flashing means your power consumption is high. That said, if your meter displays a green LED, it means it is working properly. On the other hand, when it is fixed, be aware that there is a problem with the power supply and that you just have to restart your counter.
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If, however, your difficulties in turning on the meter persist, there is a connection problem. At this time, it is better to contact your supplier’s technical assistance at the toll-free number indicated on the invoice. Familiarizing yourself with your meter allows you to understand the electricity consumption of your home in real time and to warn you if necessary of a possible problem. Finally, consider buying new equipment and comparing energy labels. However, opt for electrical appliances with the label A+, A++ or A+++ as well as low-consumption light bulbs (A++ LEDs).
Raise your counter. Source: spm
Adopting these habits will considerably reduce your energy consumption as well as your electricity bills. This trick is recommended especially during peak hours, when electricity consumption is higher.
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