Heating accounts for nearly 60% of household energy use in Europe. In 2025, eco-friendly systems are booming — but the choices can be confusing. Should you switch to a heat pump, invest in pellets, or go solar? Let's compare costs, comfort, and carbon impact realistically.
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When heating comes on, indoor air often dries out — except in unventilated rooms, where moisture builds up. Too much humidity brings mold, too little dries out skin and sinuses. The balance is easy to achieve with a few simple habits.
Every autumn, we promise ourselves to improve insulation — yet between budget and time, major renovations always get postponed. But a warmer home doesn't just depend on thick insulation or triple-glazed windows. A few practical, real-life actions can cut energy use starting this month.
Every year, October marks the return of chilly evenings and the first heaters being switched back on. Across Europe, households brace for rising energy bills as the days get shorter. Yet cutting consumption doesn’t always require big investments: small habits are enough to reduce costs without sacrificing comfort.
Europe is pushing hard on electric cars: purchase incentives, more charging stations, and carmakers announcing the end of combustion engines. But in daily life, drivers remain hesitant. Price, range, real ecological impact — does the promise really hold up?
By late September, evenings get cooler across Europe. Before the heating stays on full-time, there are easy steps to cut consumption and avoid unpleasant surprises on the energy bill. A few simple habits can make winter more comfortable and much cheaper.
I notice it every mid-September: the sun slips away earlier and my flat feels dim by dinnertime. That's when the lights go on—and when the electricity bill starts creeping up. The good news is that lighting is one of the easiest things to optimize. With a few small changes, I've cut mine almost in half without living in the dark.
For years, gas was the obvious choice in French kitchens. It was linked to convivial meals, flame precision, and sturdy equipment. But in 2025, the rules are shifting: induction is taking over, and rising energy bills remind us that cooking isn't just about taste. I've tried both, and here's what I learned.
With rising electricity prices, more and more households are turning to solar. But new installations are expensive, and a new trend is emerging: buying second-hand or refurbished solar panels. I looked into it and compared the promises with reality.
A €20 plug-in power meter revealed a hard truth: 127 watts, 24/7, with devices “off.” Over a year, that's more than €250. Here are the seven usual suspects I found at home and in friends' flats.