Carrefour undertakes to reduce the electricity consumption of its stores in the event of a red signal

(Boursier.com) — The Group Crossroads becomes a partner of EcoWatt, “electricity weather forecast” developed by RTE (Electricity Transport Network) with the support of ADEME and undertakes to reduce or shift its electricity consumption in its stores during periods high voltages for the electrical system (red signal). It will thus participate in the reduction of electricity consumption in France and is the first large retailer to join such a system.

The EcoWatt Charter, a system in favor of more responsible electricity

In order to contribute to supplying everyone with electricity, Carrefour has joined the signatories of the EcoWatt charter, a system which assesses in real time the level of electricity available to supply French consumers. This guide individuals, companies or communities to adopt actions to limit electricity consumption during periods of tension. An alert system indicates the days and times when the French are called upon to reduce and stagger their electricity consumption to avoid cuts or reduce their duration. The brand is thus committed, through 4 priority actions undertaken in its stores, to promoting more responsible electricity and to reducing its energy consumption on an ad hoc basis in the event of peaks.
It will be able, for example, to lower the light intensity of its stores and reduce the heating, thus erasing between 2.1 MW and 10 MW of electrical power or even making available its production capacities of more than 60 MW of electrical power. Customers will also be informed of the triggering of the device…