Heating is a major issue this winter. How do you heat yourself at home and at what cost? Discover economical solutions and testimonials from your neighbors, as well as a bundle offer to reduce your gas bills.
Heating in winter is a subject that concerns us all, especially with the arrival of cold weather in Gard and Lozère. The question of the day: how do you heat yourself, and at what cost? As temperatures drop and energy bills climb, some are looking for more economical alternatives. Testimonials from our listeners, advice and good deals, we take stock of your solutions for a warm winter without spending too much.
Testimonials revealing the reality of heating
The listeners’ testimonies clearly illustrate current concerns: many of us are looking to adjust our consumption while maintaining thermal comfort at home.
Jean-Paul, from Saint-Christophe-les-Alèsheats his 120 m² house mainly with wood. Although he uses wood stoves, he says the price of wood has increased in recent years. However, he remains satisfied with his system and has optimized his consumption by installing a heat recovery to redistribute the hot air in the less well heated rooms. Result: an average annual bill of 257 euros, for 3 to 4 cubic meters of wood. Jean-Paul also chose to cut his own wood, thus reducing his costs.
Others, like Bernardprefer the comfort of the heat pump and the fireplace to warm their home, but they also notice the increase in electricity costs, forcing them to adjust their consumption and closely monitor their bills.
The price of electricity and gas remains a major concern, as highlighted by another speaker who saw his monthly payments increase by 20 euros per month, despite his efforts to reduce consumption.
A collective offer to save on gas
With the rise in energy prices, more and more French people are looking for solutions to reduce their bills. UFC What to Choose du Gard has launched a subscription campaign for gas, allowing you to benefit from competitive offers by grouping requests.
Bernard Desandré, president of UFC Que Choisir, explains that by bringing together a large number of consumers, the association was able to negotiate preferential prices. After a call for tenders, it is Alterna which was chosen as supplier, with a promise of a reduction of 17 to 22% on the price of a kilowatt of gas compared to traditional offers. To participate, simply register on the site www.quechoisirensemble.frwhere you can simulate possible savings based on your consumption.
This offer is open to all gas subscribers served by GRDF and will be valid until December 31, 2024. Bernard reminds that this is a limited time offer, and more than 35,000 people have already subscribed to this campaign.
Heating, a choice between comfort and economy
Heating choices vary according to individual needs and means. Some prefer the energy efficiency of a heat pump or the traditional wood stovewhile others turn to solutions more economical like the gas bundles to reduce their bills.
Whether you choose to heat with electricity, wood, a heat pump or using a bundled offer, it is essential to manage consumption well and find out about the best solutions for each type of housing.
