Electricity consumption: managing and calculating it well

If you want to reduce your electricity use by choosing certain electronic appliances over others, selecting the right household equipment will help lower your bill in the long term. Always check the energy consumption before making a purchase.

• The energy label is your best ally when buying. Always opt for class A or B for large appliances such as fridges, washing machines or tumble dryers. The price difference at purchase is generally offset within two or three years at most thanks to the savings achieved.
• In the kitchen, choose an induction hob instead of a basic ceramic one, as it heats only the pan and uses less energy in the surrounding air. Note that a combination microwave oven consumes about three times less energy than a traditional oven for reheating food.
• For domestic lighting, avoid energy‑hungry halogen bulbs. We recommend choosing connected LED bulbs that genuinely adapt to your needs, with adjustable brightness, automatic switch‑off and programmable schedules.
• Finally, for electric heating, dry inertia radiators continue to emit heat for a long time after they are switched off, unlike conventional convector heaters. You should also consider reversible air‑conditioning systems with inverter technology, which adjust their power output in real time and can deliver energy savings of up to around 30%.