Interesting to see it really seems like everyone across the board used less and less energy.
What did you all change? Any specific tools or tricks?
Personally I didn’t even change my heating level but just used the timers a lot more with sharper cutoffs. And I did use smart plugs between my media appliances and my pc to make sure they are off when I leave the house, as well as being less casual about turning off the lights in rooms that I’m not in. Compared to 2019 (so before more WFH) that’s like a 20% savings on gas, and 15% on electricity for me.
I don’t have a smart thermostat or anything like that but I was really cautious with heating and energy consumption this winter. I just got a mail from Engie suggesting I adjust my my monthly provision from 307€ to… 10€.
I guess I managed to reduce my consumption…
I think it’s mostly Engie being assholes and covering their ass during the energy crisis this winter by overestimating the provision they charge.
I mean last summer I was still on a fixed plan with a provision of 90€. I left my thermostat between 18 and 20° and only in the evening but still…
Well, that worked out for you! I had a bill of 250 euro a month, and now they lowered it to 50 euro a month. I have an automated system. This was the first winter that all the rooms warmed to 19 degrees (except the bathrooms). Did not really notice it. Especially since at my work they also lowered it to 19 degrees.
