A practical guide offering dozens of simple habits and improvements to reduce electricity and heating use, focusing on behavioural tips and low‑cost changes that quickly lower energy bills.
A poster/material for heated premises in winter: emphasises maintaining heating at or below 19 °C and ensuring doors are closed when heating to avoid unnecessary energy use.
A poster/material aimed at air-conditioned premises in summer: highlights the requirement to keep cooling systems at or above 27 °C and ensure proper door closure to avoid energy losses.
A poster/material focused on doors in conditioned premises: emphasises automatic/efficient door closing systems to prevent cold/hot air exchange, avoiding extra energy use.
This poster provides practical tips to reduce household electricity consumption in the kitchen, bathroom and living room. It explains how efficient cooling and freezing (+6–7°C fridge, −18°C freezer, regular defrosting), eco programmes for dishwashers and washing machines, washing at 30–40°C, avoiding tumble dryers, and baking without preheating can significantly cut energy use. It also promotes switching off standby devices, using multi-socket power strips, choosing LED lighting (up to 90% less energy, much longer lifetime), and disposing of LEDs properly. By following these measures, a family of four can reduce annual electricity consumption by up to 30% (around 1,000 kWh).
A poster/material for shop-window lighting: emphasises that store-front lighting must be turned off during certain hours (after 22:00) to reduce energy consumption.
A poster/material aimed at offices: promoting general energy-saving behaviours (turning off stand-by devices, using daylight, efficient settings in HVAC/lighting) in workplace environments, under the governmental saving-plan context.
A poster/material for lighting: highlights requirement to turn off non-essential lighting (e.g., after 22:00 in store windows) to save electricity.
A poster/material promoting use of stairs instead of lifts/escalators to reduce energy consumption in public or commercial buildings (behavioural change).
This poster promotes buying second-hand as an affordable and environmentally friendly choice. It showcases local thrift shops, swaps and online platforms offering quality items at low cost. From clothing and furniture to electronics or leftover food, the poster demonstrates how reuse supports a circular economy and helps households save money.
This poster focuses on low-impact gifting. It presents ideas such as donating to a charity, giving shared experiences, or choosing local and eco-friendly products. It also suggests year-round subscriptions, garden-friendly items and homemade treats. The poster shows how thoughtful gifts can bring joy without creating unnecessary waste.
The Toolkit for Energy Efficiency Campaigns provides free, ready-to-use visual materials to support local energy-saving communication. Developed for several European cities, it includes posters, social media graphics and full campaign guidelines. It offers two creative concepts (“Catch the runaway energy” and “Together we can save more”) designed for easy local adaptation. The toolkit aims to help municipalities run effective awareness campaigns despite limited resources.
This poster highlights cycling as a cheap, healthy and climate-friendly way to travel. Even short daily rides improve physical and mental well-being. It shows how bikes help avoid traffic, save money, and combine easily with public transport.
An overview of government measures promoting national energy savings, detailing recommended behaviours, incentives, and public initiatives supporting efficient heating, cooling, and mobility.
This poster presents ways to enjoy holidays with a low climate impact. It promotes local exploration, travelling by train, bike or on foot, and using night trains for longer distances. It also shows easy rail options to Paris or Disneyland. For unavoidable flights, the poster advises direct routes and longer stays. The message: sustainable travel enhances the experience while protecting the planet.
This poster illustrates how lowering the thermostat by one degree can save up to 7% on energy. It offers practical tips such as sealing drafts, setting the boiler to 60°C, and heating only the rooms in use. The poster also mentions smart thermostats and insulation, showing how small adjustments reduce energy use while maintaining comfort.
This poster explains the climate and health benefits of planting trees and shrubs. It highlights CO₂ storage, cooling effects and increased biodiversity. The poster recommends choosing native species, using small spaces wisely and planting in the right season. It encourages residents to create long-lasting, nature-friendly green spaces.
This poster explains how to avoid overheating in homes, particularly in warm weather. It emphasizes keeping interiors cool by reducing heating and by managing heat gain from sun and appliances. The aim is to keep comfort high while energy use remains low.
This poster reminds people to switch off lights when leaving a room to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. It highlights the simplicity of the gesture and its cumulative impact across homes, schools or workplaces.
This poster explains how computers and related devices continue to consume electricity even when not in active use. It encourages users to fully shut down and unplug PCs, screens, printers and chargers to avoid standby losses. The message highlights how small daily habits—like turning off multi-socket strips—can significantly reduce energy waste.