The Focus Group regularly provides information on topics relating to housing – and saving energy is a particularly important issue for both tenants and owners. In view of rising energy costs and the need to reduce CO₂ emissions, the conscious use of energy is more important than ever. With simple measures, you can reduce your energy costs and make a contribution to climate protection at the same time.

Why saving energy is important

Saving energy is not only easy on the wallet, it also helps to conserve resources and reduce environmental pollution. In the home in particular, there are many ways in which consumption can be significantly reduced – without great effort or high costs.

Tips for saving energy in everyday life

The Focus Group provides information here on specific measures that are easy to implement:

  1. Heat and ventilate efficiently:
    Keep the room temperature constant. For living rooms, 20 to 21 degrees is sufficient; in the bedroom, 16 to 18 degrees is comfortable. Avoid excessive heating and ventilate intermittently several times a day to minimize humidity and heat loss.
  2. Use electronic devices consciously:
    Switch off devices such as televisions, computers or chargers completely when they are not in use. Standby mode consumes electricity unnecessarily. Power strips with switches help to reduce consumption.
  3. Optimize lighting:
    LED lamps consume up to 80 % less electricity than conventional light bulbs and last significantly longer. In addition, make the best possible use of daylight to save electricity.
  4. Reduce water consumption:
    Install flow restrictors on taps and shower heads. These will noticeably reduce water consumption. When washing up or brushing your teeth, it helps to only let the water run when it is really needed.
  5. Use large appliances efficiently:
    Dishwashers and washing machines should be loaded as full as possible. Use eco programs that consume less energy and water.

Long-term measures for owners

Owners can also reduce energy costs in the long term through structural measures. These include

  • Insulating facades and roofs: Good insulation reduces heat loss and lowers heating costs.
  • Modern heating systems: Switching to more efficient heating systems, such as heat pumps or condensing boiler technology, saves energy and costs.
  • Replace windows: Energy-saving windows prevent heat loss and improve the indoor climate.

The Focus Group will be happy to provide you with further information on how you can optimize the energy efficiency of your property.

Saving energy doesn’t have to be complicated – even small changes in everyday life can make a big difference. Whether you are a tenant or a homeowner, everyone can make a contribution to protecting the environment and saving money at the same time. Stay informed and discover more useful tips in our regular articles!