Energy represents approximately 10% of the French household budget, with monthly electricity bills sometimes exceeding 250 € for a simple single house. A recent study, conducted by the supplier Octopus Energy on 158,000 dwellings, however reveals that 56% of French people pay too much compared to their real electricity needs. Good news, there is a simple and easy way to correct the problem.
You don’t know how much you consume
The problem has its origin in the initial choice of the meter power. When subscribing to an electricity contract, this power is often based on that of the previous occupant, without taking into account the specific needs of the new tenant or any modernization of housing. Thus, it is not uncommon to see homes subscribe to a 6 kVA subscription, while they consume less than 3 kVA per month. Going to a lower package thus makes it possible to achieve significant savings, without changing your consumption habits.
How to change your power?
To optimize your contract, nothing could be simpler:
- Press the Linky meter’s + button (or go to your supplier’s website) to find out the power power.
- Make a simulation of your online needs, which will be responsible for assessing your real consumption
- Contact your supplier from your online customer account to modify your contract
For information, a family in accommodation of more than 50 m² generally consumes between 3 and 6 kVA per month. However, it depends on your heating mode (individual or central), your habits and the number of electrical devices you have. For a studio, 3 kVA is more than enough.
How to change your power?
By adjusting the power of your meter, you can save significant savings on a year scale. For example, going from 6 kVA to 3 kVA can save you between 10 and 15 € per year and per KVA. Octopus Energy estimates that the households concerned could earn an average of 26 euros per year, with potentially higher gains according to their individual situation.
The change of subscribed power is free, and almost instantaneous. Despite the prospect of a possible drop in electric prices in 2025, most French households saw the Price of their electricity increase by 14.5% in 2023. Taking the time to adjust the power of your Linky meter could prove to be a very useful decision to lighten your electricity bill.
What if I consume more?
If you have badly estimated your energy consumption, and the new subscribed power does not suit you, no problem. You will pay a supplement to your monthly bill according to your real consumption, but will not be deprived of electricity.
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