Do you have a Linky meter but you don’t see your electricity bills going down? Find out in this article how to use it properly to save energy.
Since its appearance in French homes, the Linky meter has promised to make significant savings on the electricity bill. However, a large number of consumers are seeing their bills stagnate or even increase. So, poisoning or misuse? We tell you everything.
A Linky meter is an intelligent device that allows you to record the electricity consumption of a home in real time. This type of meter is equipped with advanced technology which promises better consumption management. But who says better management does not necessarily mean savings because even if this meter is equipped with the best technological innovations, it does not necessarily guarantee a reduction in the amount of invoices. And you will see that there are different reasons why the Linky meter is not enough on its own to lower your energy bill.
As intelligent as it is, a Linky meter will have no impact on your bills if you do not change your consumption habits, particularly with regard to the use of your devices (leave them on standby, do not use eco mode, etc.). In addition, if the power subscribed to with your energy supplier is not adapted to your consumption or to the number of devices you have, this can naturally lead to higher bills.
Finally, you should know that any attempt to tamper with your meter to lower your bill exposes you not only to the risk of electrocution but also to legal action! Not to mention that this fraudulent practice is not so simple to implement because the Linky meter is subject to certification by the National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI), which audits the system every six months.
If you want to see your energy bills lower, don’t hesitate to put a few simple tips into practice on a daily basis, such as monitoring your consumption in real time on your meter to better adjust it. Or subscribe to an off-peak/peak rate best suited to your pace of life in order to best manage your energy consumption day and night. It is also advisable to change your old appliances for more modern models and switch to low-energy bulbs in all your living rooms. Finally, avoid leaving your devices on standby and change your heating and cooling habits.
Linky offers a mobile application which offers the possibility of analyzing your electricity consumption in real time. Do not hesitate to use it to understand your consumption and adjust your habits.
