The cleanest and cheapest energy is the energy that is not consumed; use smart equipment to avoid wasting energy!
The power strip with switch
Plug your electrical appliances into a power strip with a switch so that when you are not using them you simply turn off the power strip and you avoid standby power consumption (printers, for example, often have greedy and unnecessary standby modes).
There are also auto shut-off strips that automatically disconnect devices whose use is tied to a main device!
How do I make the best use of this strip?
(Example of an instruction manual for a Steffen ruler)
LED bulbs
LED bulbs consume 6 times less electricity than halogen bulbs:
https://www.yverdon-energies.ch/particuliers/economie-denergie/eclairage/
Flow reducers
By equipping taps and shower heads with flow reducers, you can save up to 50% of your water consumption!
Water is not a scarce resource in our country. On the other hand, to consume water is to consume energy: energy is needed to produce hot water, of course, but also to pump it from lakes/groundwater tables, to make it drinkable, and to treat it in treatment plants.
Flow reducers direct the water jet at the tap outlet by mixing it with air. They reduce water consumption without loss of comfort.
There are various do-it-yourself faucet fittings on the market. Some only act by slowing down the flow, others do not let the water out beyond a defined pressure, regardless of the water inlet pressure in the pipe.
When you change shower heads look at its energy label and make sure it is equipped with a flow restrictor.
Household appliances of category A+++.
Replacing household appliances with modern appliances of category A+++ reduces electricity consumption significantly!
You hesitate to replace your appliance, do the Energybox repair or replace test: Click here
The municipality of Yverdon-les-Bains subsidizes the replacement of household appliances!
Choose my appliance according to the label
Energy labels include classes A+, A++ and A+++ only for the following appliances: refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, television, oven. These labels characterise appliances that consume 30 to 60%(1) less than class A.
Washing machines
The A++ class ensures better energy efficiency. Note that washing machines below A+ are no longer sold(1)
There are two types of washing machines: the "top" and the "front". The "top" tub opens from the top and is narrower. The "front" opens from the front and has a larger washing capacity(1)
Tumble dryers
Class A++ consumes up to 2 times less than class A(1) (A+++ does not exist for this equipment)
Some models have a mini heat pump, which allows savings of 65% to 80%(1) on electricity consumption
Dishwasher
Class A++, consumes 40% less than class A(1)
Some dishwashers use electronic sensors to select the right programme for the load
The number of wash arms is crucial to the efficiency of the product
Oven
EcoClean ovens have porous ceramic walls that absorb grease. To eliminate grease completely and save money, I run a cleaning cycle and then give the oven a quick wipe down.
Réfrigérateur & congélateur
La classe A+++ consomment 70%(1) de moins que la classe A+
Un réfrigérateur consomme environ 700 kWh/an, et jusqu’à 1500 kWh pour un réfrigérateur américain. Avec un appareil classé A ou plus, la consommation peut descendre jusqu’à 275 kWh/an
