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Gas and electricity: 5 tips to lower your bill

1- Do not overheat your home Of course, your energy bill will not be the same depending on whether you live in the north or south of France. Your gas and electricity costs will depend on how cold the winter is in your area and when you need to turn on the heating. But, regardless of the Clima ...

20
Oct
2021

House: beware of this pollution in your kitchen!

A silent pollution linked to gas cooking Researchers from the Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research, or TNO, installed sensors in homes across 7 European countries for five months to measure residents' exposure to nitrogen dioxide emitted during gas cooking. The study was conducted in ...

13
Nov
2023

Heating with wood: 5 tips for a nice blaze

hting time or when reloading. 5- Don't forget the maintenance of the device If you decide to switch to wood heat to save money on your electric or gas bill, be aware that this heating method requires annual maintenance. Annual maintenance is mandatory for wood boilers. It is also highly recom ...

19
Jan
2022

Emmental de Savoie: 6 things to know about this cheese.

ticular ripening process that gives Emmental its characteristic holes and bulging shape. During this process, a fermentation called propionic fermentation releases gas. This gas, trapped in the cheese paste, forms bubbles and creates the famous holes or "eyes" of Emmental! 6- It is the least salty o ...

24
May
2023

The TGV: 5 Anecdotes About the High-Speed Train

service in 1964, seventeen years before the first TGV! The world's first high-speed line connected Tokyo to Osaka. The first prototype was powered by gas. With this high-speed train project, the SNCF hopes to restore the attendance of its trains, which has been in constant decline during the 1960s. ...

12
Mar
2007

Natural Disasters: What You Need to Know to Better Understand and Prepare

. However, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions remain largely unpredictable. Although seismic sensors detect precursor signals, such as vibrations or gas emissions, their large-scale use is still limited. Concrete example: Hurricane Katrina (2005) was detected several days before it made landfall, ...

04
Oct
2017

Health: 10 tips to regain energy

vitamin C... In addition, orange juice has the disadvantage of being acidic, which makes it difficult to digest. Thus, it can cause heartburn and gas in sensitive people. To avoid this fermentation effect in the digestive system, take your orange juice on an empty stomach or at a distance fro ...

08
Jan
2018

Gas and electricity: understanding the energy voucher in 6 questions

1- What does this assistance consist of? The energy voucher helps low-income households pay for their energy expenses, such as electricity, gas, fuel oil, firewood, or other fuels used for heating or hot water production. It can also be used to pay heating charges in approved residential homes and ...

08
Feb
2018

Batch cooking: 5 tips for getting started

es. If you need to bake more than two dishes in the oven, chain the bakes to take advantage of the residual heat: another time and electricity (or gas) saving trick. While the first two dishes are cooking, move on to the dishwashing stage. This will save you from having a mountain of them at t ...

02
Nov
2021

Understanding the population alert system in 5 questions

ce, preferably without windows, without delay. If you can, carefully seal openings such as doors, vents and chimneys. Also consider turning off gas, air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems. Do not light any flames. Keep yourself informed and follow the instructions broadcast on Fr ...

02
Mar
2022

6 ideas to boost your purchasing power immediately

Transportation: Get around differently Of the prices that have increased and are having the most impact on household wallets, gasoline is most certainly placed first. It can be difficult to do without a car for those who don't live near work, those who live in rural areas and don't have a business ...

01
June
2022

Advertising for fossil fuels is now prohibited

ng for fossil fuels is now officially banned in France. The ban on ads touting these environmentally harmful products because they emit greenhouse gases was voted in 2021 as part of the climate law. It has been in force in our country since August 22, 2022 and it is a first in Europe! Seve ...

05
Sep
2022

Ecowatt: an electricity weather forecast to avoid blackouts this winter

oviding electricity everywhere in France is likely to be a bit more complicated than usual. The demand for electricity is going to be high due to the gas crisis and it will be more difficult to meet it due to the unavailability of several French nuclear reactors. The grid operator is already anti ...

15
Sep
2022

Energy efficiency: the government's 5 key measures

is sum should allow the installation of insulation, but also LED light bulbs and smart thermostats. In case of high tension on the electricity and gas networks this winter, public administrations will have to decrease the heating to 18°C instead of the currently recommended 19°C, both in the pr ...

11
Oct
2022

Will global warming in France in the 21st century be greater than expected?

of the temperature increase There has long been no doubt that anthropogenic activity (what is produced by human action) is the main cause of greenhouse gas production, whose increase over the last two centuries is itself the cause of the abrupt climate change observed over the last three or four de ...

26
Oct
2022

Detox infusion: 5 essential plants for a post-holiday cure

anise, fennel and caraway and also has digestive properties. In particular, it is known to stimulate the appetite, facilitate digestion and soothe gastrointestinal spasms, as well as bloating and flatulence. You can prepare a detox infusion by infusing 5g of dried angelica root in 20cl of boil ...

26
Dec
2022

Why should you air your house even in winter?

ce energy consumption In this period of inflation and energy sobriety, while the government encourages us to limit our consumption of electricity and gas, it is normal to not want to let the cold enter your home. But did you know that airing your home even in winter paradoxically allows you to re ...

23
Jan
2023

Constipation: stop the myths!

ing constipated is not without risk. The most acute forms of constipation can lead to intestinal obstruction (a partial blockage of the passage of gas and stool), especially when a plug or fecal impaction forms and can no longer be expelled. This is the most severe complication, but fortunately i ...

02
Mar
2023

Tap water: 5 tips to improve its taste

the last of the 5 tips to improve the taste of tap water is to make it sparkling. By acquiring a machine that transforms still water into sparkling water using gas cartridges, you save on numerous plastic bottles... Of course, this purchase represents an initial investment since you have to count ...

16
Aug
2023

Equipment and Cooking Methods: 5 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen

an induction hob can save 22% on the electrical consumption of this equipment. Cover the pots and pans. No matter what cooking equipment you use, including gas cooking, remember to cover the pots and never heat them empty! Stew cooking is faster because the lid retains the heat inside the container. ...

18
Jan
2024