The government unveils this Thursday a sober plan for the country before the start of winter marked by the energy price crisis. In addition to the turtlenecks, three aids for households are planned.
It’s time to save energy. The government will present this Thursday at the end of the afternoon all the measures chosen to reduce the country’s energy consumption by 10%. If many measures of the sobriety plan concern private companies and administrations, three are intended for individuals according to information published by AFP, The world and The Parisian.
A carpooling bonus
The government wants encourage carpooling and will offer a bonus to motifs that are part of a dedicated platform. The amount of this bonus could reach 100 euros but this figure has not been confirmed by the various ministers concerned, Matignon, Energy Transition and Transport. A carpooling plan should also be presented in the coming weeks.
If you are already a fan of the practice, your employer can cover part of your expenses in the same way as if you were using public transport. The exemption ceiling for the sustainable mobility package rose to 700 euros this summer.
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An aid for the installation of a thermostat on boilers
The State will finance new aid of up to 65 euros per household if you install a programmer on an existing boiler to adjust the temperature more precisely according to the time of day and whether or not you are present at home.
According to a study by the Hello Watt comparator, lowering the temperature of the water heater between 55 and 60C saves 20% on the annual cost of hot water, for example. Careful monitoring of its consumption also makes it possible to earn up to nearly 200 euros per year.
Aid of up to 9,000 euros will accompany the transition from a gas boiler to a heat pump, as part of the MaPrimeRenov’ scheme.
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Bonuses paid by energy specialists
In order to to encourage households to control their energy consumptiona sobriety bonus system on gas and electricity bills will be offered by EDF, Total Energies and Engie.
Particularly valued by the government, the EDF Tempo offer, the price of which will be reduced by around 30% compared to a conventional package. reverse of the medal, Tempo charges extra for access 22 days a year. According to government calculations, a family that spends an average of 1,500 euros per year could thus save up to 450 euros. Total Energies announced the payment of bonuses between 30 euros and 120 euros. To receive the maximum amount, it will be necessary to save 20% of its consumption. Engie, for its part, will pay a bonus to those who succeed in challenges on days of tension on the electricity network.
Revaluation of the telecommuting allowance
The telecommuting allowance for civil servants should be increased by 15%. This aid would thus go from 2.50 2.88 euros per day. The government will motivate private companies to adopt the same strategy but it cannot force them.