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Save energy

For several years now, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole has been pursuing a policy of ecological transition and solidarity in the fight against climate change, and has become a partner of EcoWatt.

This electricity system monitoring system, set up by RTE - the French electricity transmission network operator with ADEME - qualifies French consumption levels in real time. The Monecowatt website provides information on the best practices to adopt at home and at work. "Vigilance coupure" sms alerts are sometimes sent out when consumption is too high.

As an EcoWatt partner, the Metropole of Montpellier is carrying out several actions to take part in the deployment of good gestures:
As a manager of public facilities, it is reducing the impact of public lighting, optimizing the use of heating in public buildings and reducing its peak consumption between 6pm and 8pm.
As a public player, the Metropole conducts awareness-raising initiatives aimed at young people to help them consume electricity more efficiently, by intervening in schools, but also with businesses and shops. It encourages the general public to get involved by giving visibility to the EcoWatt scheme and inviting citizens to register here. As an employer, the Montpellier Metropole encourages its employees to sign up to the scheme, communicates and promotes the EcoWatt scheme internally using available media, and raises awareness of eco-gestures in the workplace.

Sobriety and gas safety

Energy poverty is a major issue in the region. That's why Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole, GRDF and FACE Hérault launched an operation carried out by young people aged 16 to 25 as part of a civic service program: the Civigaz scheme, which ran from December 2023 to September 2024.

This scheme raised awareness among 3,000 households between the Celleneuve, Cévennes and Mosson districts. Civic service volunteers and a mediator were able to emphasize energy sobriety, before some forty collective animations completed this approach.

In the event of a gas cut (GRDF) In the event of a power cut (Enedis) Load shedding (Saint-Martin de Londres cooperative)

10 ways to save energy

Why? Overheating consumes a lot of energy. Every degree less represents a saving of around 7% on your bill.

Tip: Opt for a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust the temperature according to your needs.

Why? Appliances left on standby (television, internet box, microwave...) can account for up to 10% of a household's electricity consumption.

Tip: Use power strips with switches to turn off all your appliances with a single gesture.

Why? LED bulbs consume up to 80% less energy and last much longer than conventional bulbs.

Tip: Remember to turn off lights when leaving a room, and make the most of natural light.

Why? Reducing the duration of your shower from 10 to 5 minutes can save up to 50 liters of hot water per shower. Less heated water means less energy used.

Tip: Install an energy-saving showerhead that reduces the water flow.

Why? Cooking with a lid heats up faster and uses 25% less energy.

Tip: Also use a griddle adapted to the size of your pan to avoid heat loss.

Why? 1 cm of frost increases your freezer's energy consumption by 30%.

Tip: Maintain a temperature of -18°C to optimize consumption and avoid leaving the door open too long.

Why? Programs at 30°C or 40°C consume 50% less energy than high-temperature washes, while still being effective for most garments.

Tip: Fill your machine well to maximize its efficiency.

Why? Heating empty rooms is wasteful. Reduce the temperature in rooms or spaces that aren't used much.

Tip: Close doors to unused rooms and install seals on windows to prevent heat loss.

Why? Uninsulated windows can account for 15% of heat loss in a home. Closing shutters or thick curtains limits these losses.

Tip: Install thermal curtains to reinforce insulation.

Why? Leaving a phone charging overnight wastes energy once the battery is full. A charger plugged in when empty also consumes energy unnecessarily.

Tip: Unplug your devices as soon as they're charged, and invest in plugs with timers to cut the power automatically.

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