Tempo EDF offer: what to do on red days to avoid soaring prices?

In these times of rising prices, EDF’s Tempo offer appeals to many customers. However, the 22 “red” days, with much higher energy costs, require simple actions to reduce your bills.

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During periods of high cost of living, EDF’s Tempo offer promises you “save money with cheaper electricity 343 days a year“. An offer that therefore meets success with consumers. However, the promise of saving money comes with rewards. During the 22 days “red” distributed between November 1 and March 31 (excluding weekends and public holidays), “the price of kWh during peak hours is up to 2.8 times higher», explains EDF on the offer page. So why does the average price of your bills increase on these “red” days? Quite simply because these days correspond to peaks in energy demand.

To reduce the bill, there are simple actions to take on a daily basis. EDF, the electricity supplierhimself offers some practical tips. In a home, heating represents 66% of the energy consumption of your home. The electricity producer therefore recommends turn down your electric heating by one degree to make some monetary and energy savings (around 7%). Ademe (Ecological Transition Agency) suggests, for example, that in your place of residence the average temperature should be 19°C. Ideally, your living room should be heated to between 20°C and 21°C, and reduced to 16 or 17°C when unoccupied.

How to reduce your electricity bill on Tempo “red” days?

In homes, it is often difficult to reduce consumption (and therefore your bill) with the proliferation of household appliances: fridge, washing machine, dryer, etc. According to Ademe, the French own on average 99 electrical applianceswhich can quickly increase expenses! However, there are simple tips to better control your consumption.

Control the temperature of your home remotely

The agency also suggests having a programmable thermostat. The key? 15% less energy consumption. In fact, this allows you to maintain your home at the chosen temperature but also to modulate the heating according to your needs during the

daytime. However, Ademe reminds that the number one solution still remains to have good insulation, which may require energy renovation. Ademe also recommends mix energies to heat yourself using, for example, a additional wood heatingmore energy efficient than your main heating, and when the latter is turned off.

Monitor the temperature of your water heater

Your water heater also consumes a lot of energy. Ademe also mentions that a third of your water is heated… for nothing! The public institution reminds you that there are simple and inexpensive actions to help you save money. To get an idea, the agency advises in particular to pay water temperature at 50-55°C. EDF also recommends checking that it is heating “only during off-peak hours“.

Use energy-intensive devices during off-peak hours

Among the most energy-consuming appliances is the refrigerator, which must remain between 4°C and 5°C. In addition, it is recommended to wash your laundry at 30°C to reduce your energy costs. The electricity supplier even encourages you to run your machines (washing and drying) after 10 p.m.. For maximum savings, you can also avoid using your dryer and favor drying in the open air (if possible).

Small gestures to save tens of euros

Finally, EDF emphasizes that even small, simple actions can save you money up to 73 euros per year. Like turning off your sleeping devices and unplugging your unused chargers. The use of a power strip is even recommended to turn off all devices at the same time. Another example, defrosting your freezer or refrigerator once every 6 months helps avoid overconsumption and save around 10 euros per year.