Working smart with energy is a small effort with a great impact – not only on your energy bill, but also on the environment. Earth Hour is an annual initiative by WWF that asks for worldwide attention to climate change and energy consumption.
On Saturday 22 March 2025, between 20:30 and 21:30, millions of people and companies in more than 180 countries will put out their lights to send a powerful signal for a more sustainable future together.
Will you also enjoy this little moment of darkness to put climate change on the map across the world? Here are a few suggestions from Niko to make sure Earth Hour has a real impact: follow WWF's livestream via #EarthHourLive, plan a fun meal in the dark, polish up on your night photography or write an environmentally-conscious letter to your future self.
Would you like to limit your energy waste to a minimum even after Earth Hour? Discover 4 simple tips for saving energy in your home here!
Tackle your energy bills
A great many electronic devices are running non-stop, while this isn't always necessary. Moreover, there are some devices you might think you've switched off, but they've actually entered standby mode and are still consuming 75% of their energy. A television, for example, may amount to €35 per year in standby consumption. If you're not using a device, just pull out the plug.
Do you want to be 100% certain that your standby consumers are switched off? Niko Home Control gives you an immediate view of where the culprits are hiding. Turn them off with a single click.
Source https://energy.gov/energysaver/appliances-and-electronics
Use the right energy at the right time
Not all electricity costs the same at all times of the day. Through smart energy consumption timing, saving takes no effort.
With Niko Home Control, you can have devices like your washing machine or dishwasher start automatically when power tariffs are at their lowest or when your solar panels are generating the most energy.
That way, you are consuming at the most economical and sustainable times.
Automate your shutters and sun blinds
Did you know that well-placed sun blinds and shutters can significantly reduce your energy consumption? In the summer, you keep the heat out with closed shutters, meaning you need to cool less. By contrast, in winter, they can provide extra insulation and keep the heat in.
With Niko Home Control, you can automate your shutters and sun blinds based on time, temperature or sunlight. That way, you can regulate your home climate without having to think about it yourself, and save on heating and air conditioning.
Use your central heating only when and where necessary
Did you know that turning the heating down by just 1° will save 7% energy? With Niko Home Control, you can heat each room in your home only when it's necessary – and you can do that remotely too! Your living room is used at different times than your kitchen or bathroom.
After school, your children might be playing or studying in their bedrooms. With smart zone heating, you can easily save more, without making any effort!
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