For the first time since the beginning of winter, Monday, December 12, EcoWatt will perhaps put an orange signal. No fear of a power outage, however, but rather everyday actions that are well applied to relieve the distribution network.
What if the first orange signal from EcoWatt was for next week? If nothing is guaranteed, RTE, the network manager, plans an increase in electricity consumption from Thursday, with a peak of 76,800 MW then a peak of 80,000 MW on Monday, December 12. However, there is still no question of target power cuts for individuals. Initially, companies will be asked to use tariff cancellation, as proposed by the Tempo offer for individuals. Clearly, they are compensated for reducing their consumption, for a given time, over the periods 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Still, EcoWatt and RTE insist again on co-gestures that can avoid the most restrictive situations. This Wednesday, during a press conference, the question was how to sustainably reduce consumption by means of energy efficiency and sobriety actions, in particular in buildings, offices and shops.
Lower the heating level
Thus, if EcoWatt turns orange, or even red, it will be necessary to monitor its daily consumption and lower the heating level directly. The temperature of 19 degrees is always recommended and the occupants should remember to close their shutters at night to reduce heat loss through the windows. Not heating unoccupied rooms – such as offices during teleworking time – is also emphasized by RTE. Thermostats or apps allow optimal management of the heating network of a building or the common parts of a collective dwelling.
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From Mrs, install presence detectors for light is recommended by experts, as is the use of LED lighting and multi-sockets equipped with a switch. If the EcoWatt signal turns orange, you should also avoid activating your water heater during the day. Recharging an electric car on heavily used slots is also not recommended.
RTE also proposes, in advance, to prepare a specific orange or red EcoWatt Day scenario for common areas, and encourages occupants to do the same for private areas. Example? Appoint someone responsible for lighting in the corridors!