What is energy sobriety and how can we adopt it?

Actions to adopt energy sobriety

At individual level

Energy efficiency starts with simple but effective everyday choices. The most common measures include :

• Lowering heating temperature
• Switching off appliances on standby
• Adopting more responsible mobility habits

These individual gestures, though modest, play a key role in the global energy transition.

At local authority level

Local authorities must also adapt:

• Reducing public lighting
• Optimized temperature management in public facilities such as gymnasiums and swimming pools.
• Raising residents' awareness of more responsible practices.

At company level

For companies, efforts often take the form of technical measures:

• Switching off lights and appliances when premises are unoccupied.
• Optimizing the consumption of heating, air-conditioning and ventilation systems.

These actions are not limited to economic gains: they also help to reduce carbon emissions.

The challenges of energy sobriety today

Financial: Rising energy costs are affecting households and businesses alike. Better energy management is becoming an imperative to reduce expenses.

Climatic: The fight against global warming requires a drastic reduction in CO₂ emissions.

In France, industry accounts for 20% of carbon emissions. According to ADEME, this sector could reduce its energy consumption by 20% by 2050 thanks to more sober technologies and practices.

The impact of Indoor Air Quality on energy efficiency

Efficient control of energy consumption also involves optimum management of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Parameters such as humidity and temperature have a direct impact on thermal comfort, and consequently on heating and cooling requirements.

The role of Nexelec sensors

Nexelec's Indoor Air Quality sensors enable real-time monitoring of indicators such as :

• Humidity level: too high or too low a level can lead to heating or cooling more than necessary.
• Temperature: precise management can prevent over-consumption.
• CO₂ levels: which can indicate a need for air renewal.

Thanks to this data, companies and individuals can adapt their energy behaviors.

Raising awareness and taking action: towards a sustainable energy future

To make this transition a success, awareness-raising is essential. Nexelec products, like its IAQ sensors, are fully in line with this approach, offering concrete tools for measuring, analyzing and reducing energy consumption. Every gesture, from monitoring your indoor environment to adopting responsible habits, contributes to a more sober and sustainable future.