The current energy context weighs heavily on household bills, but also on companies. If to control this rise in the price of energy, individuals can benefit from aid, such as Ma PrimeRénov’ in addition to the energy check, companies can also be supported by dizzying bills.
Businesses Battling Rising Energy Bills
According to the latest INSEE report, published in December 2022, on the industrial energy bill, gross energy consumption increased by 7% in 2021, after the resumption of activity after the health crisis. This increase, however, remains well below that of the energy bill, which has increased significantly in recent months. In comparison, it increased 46% in the same period in the industry compared to the previous year, reaching 17.1 billion euros. Between the energy crisis due to the unavailability of French nuclear reactors and a geopolitical context that is disrupting the gas market and impacting the electricity market, the price of energy is on the rise. A ton of oil equivalent now costs 504 euros for industrial companies, which represents an increase of 38% compared to 2020. The price of electricity has also increased by 21%, the megawatt hour today reaches its peak of 78 euros, increasing so the bills.
The repercussions for companies are serious, and some are even laid off their activity or reduce their workforce to control their costs. To support them, several measures are available, among which is, in particular, the reduction of the internal tax on the final consumption of electrical energy. (TICFE) and ARENH, the tariff shield for VSEs or the electric mattress. But the actions must also be carried out by the companies themselves. And to support them in these initiatives, the Baisse les Watts energy sobriety programme, supported by ADEME and the Government, helps them control their energy consumption and reduce their bills.
Control your energy consumption with lower Watts
Funded by Energy Saving Certificates (CEE) for VSEs and SMEs, the first professional victims of rising energy supplier prices, the Baisse les Watts program is based on a complete, simple and fast system. How ? Allowing companies to carry out a complete energy diagnosis, essential for the analysis and calculation of their energy consumption. This data will be valuable for establishing an inventory and concrete actions targeting the most energy consuming workstations and devices, with the goal of lowering your energy bill.
To support them, Baisse les Watts provides practical and digital tools, but also places people at the center of this system to advise and adapt best practices to each supported structure. In fact, a business will surely not have the same needs and problems as a restaurant or a company with traditional offices. By following the program, each company can benefit from:
- An Energy Log, a key tool that brings together Action Sheets that guide them on eco-farms or potential investments to be made. Beyond the pedagogy, these sheets give concrete clues with estimated energy savings, a simple and effective way to reduce your bill;
- Training to raise awareness and understand energy issues, but also The training offered is adapted to each company to identify the most relevant levers in the short and medium term to achieve significant energy savings;
- Human support with an available and contactable adviser to answer their questions, help them use their log book, offer recommendations and an action plan, in addition to other tools.
All information and registration procedures can be found on the BaisselesWatts.fr website.
Source: Ma PrimeRénov’, Insee, Economie.Gouv
This content was produced in collaboration with Lower the watts. The BFM Business editorial team was not involved in the production of this content.
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