Reduce electricity consumption in 10 steps

Ten things to do. Simple, clear, and incredibly effective. And for each, a precise calculation: how much we can save in euros, on an annual basis, on our electricity bill. A do-it-yourself cut, the only one guaranteed and on which we can count.

REDUCE ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION

To reduce electricity consumption, compared to bad habits that we have sometimes absorbed into our lifestyles, we don't have to make any particular sacrifices. Attention to standby, the use of artificial light whenever possible, proper use of household appliances, replacing some light bulbs with new-generation ones. Do these seem like a lot of work? There are ten in total, and for each we have quantified the savings on your bill.

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HEATING TEMPERATURE

Certainly the greatest savings can come from the correct temperature of the warm-upWithout waste and without exaggeration. In the living room, 20 degrees is enough, in the kitchen and bedroom you can stop at 18 degrees. At night, and when the house is empty, the heating can be further reduced. Every degree less, in terms of savings, is worth 200-300 € year.

SAVINGS IN THE BATHROOM

In the bathroom, significant energy savings are achieved by reducing the time spent on shower Eight to six minutes, turning down the water flow (and trying not to waste it), and getting an efficient water heater. Annual savings: 200 €.

MORE NATURAL LIGHT AND MORE LED BULBS

By making the most of natural light throughout the day and avoiding leaving lights on unnecessarily, you can cut your electricity bills by 100 euros a year. As for LED bulbs, switching to this technology translates into savings of 10 € per year for each bulb.

ELIMINATE STAND-BY

Lo stand-by  It's absolutely one of the most absurd, incomprehensible, and easy-to-avoid wastes. Everyone knows that little red light indicates unnecessary consumption. And now it's clear how to get out of it: with a simple €5 power strip to which you can plug multiple electrical outlets. By eliminating standby, the annual energy bill reduction will be 100 €.

TURN OFF THE SOCKETS IF NOT NEEDED

If we avoid leaving the chargers of our electronic devices plugged into the sockets even after they have been charged, we can save 100 euro per year.

USE APPLIANCES PROPERLY

For every appliance, there are several ways to save energy. Always keep the washing machine and dishwasher fully loaded. Avoid constantly opening and closing the refrigerator. Turn off the oven just before the end of cooking. Use a fan-assisted oven. phon ions. On our website you will find all the tricks to do for each appliance. Overall, the savings are 150 euro per year.

CLASS A+ APPLIANCES

- appliances They only need to be of high energy classes: in this way, compared to obsolete and traditional appliances, consumption is reduced by 60 percent. Let's take a practical example. A high-class washing machine uses 175 kWh, which results in an annual cost of only 35 €.

LIDS ON COOKING POTS

Only this trivial remedy, very easy to apply, that is, putting the lids on the pots when cooking, is worth an annual saving of 20 €.

LAUNDRY IN THE EVENING OR ON HOLIDAYS

Check your contract and if you have the two-hourly tariff, then you should do the always do laundry in the evening or on holidays. With an annual saving of 50-100 euroIn any case, don't overdo the laundry: it's not essential to do it every day.

CARPETS WITHOUT A VACUUM CLEANER

THEvacuum cleaner, few people know, it is a household appliance rather energy-intensiveTo reduce consumption, do not use the turbo function unless absolutely necessary, and turn off the vacuum cleaner when moving furniture and rugs. Expected savings: 50 euro per year.

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