Turn the thermostat down by one degree
Each degree lower on the room thermostat cuts heating use by about 7%.
Do it yourself
Sources checked on .
Big winLarge impact≈ 210 kg CO₂ a year · 20×HeatingLevel 1 · HabitCost: FreeA few minutes≈ 7% of heating
Set the living area to 18–19 °C during the day instead of 20–21 °C. A jumper or a throw on the sofa makes the difference easier to bear.
If your heating has no room thermostat, ask your landlord whether one can be added.
Details
| Impact | Large · Each degree lower saves about 7% of heating. An average Flemish house uses about 15,000 kWh a year for heating, so one degree saves about 1,050 kWh. How we rate impact |
|---|---|
| CO₂ saved | About 210 kg of CO₂ a year, roughly the yearly uptake of 20 forest trees. How we count CO₂ |
| Estimated saving | ≈ 7% of heating · Per 1 °C lower room temperature (Flemish government figure). (confidence: high) |
| Who acts | You (tenant) |
| Needs landlord's agreement | No |
| Type | Action |
| Constant or subject to change | Constant · Good practice that barely changes with new laws, prices or services. |
Sources
- Besparen op uw energieverbruik (in Dutch) · Vlaamse overheid (vlaanderen.be) (official source) · checked on