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Housing
How to optimize your heating with a thermostat?
I understand what's at stake
Heating accounts for an average of two-thirds of a home’s energy consumption in France. A programmable thermostat can reduce this consumption by up to 15% by adjusting the temperature to your actual needs:
- Depending on the day and time of day
- Depending on the type of room
- Depending on weather conditions
It’s a simple and effective step that prevents waste and optimizes thermal comfort. But you still need to program it correctly!
Taking action
Do you already have a thermostat but aren’t sure if you’re getting the most out of it? Don’t have one yet? Check out all of ADEME’s tips on choosing a thermostat and programming it (in French):
- Choose the right one (based on your heating system and your optimization goals)
- Position it correctly
- Program it for optimal performance
What's in it for me?
With savings of up to 15% on heating-related energy consumption, the cost of purchasing a thermostat pays for itself in 1 to 2 years.
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Also worth discovering
In France, the installation of a programmable thermostat will be mandatory in all residential units as of January 1, 2030, and as early as January 2027 for new residential units. The owner is responsible for installation, and the tenant is responsible for maintenance.