Winter 2025–2026 marks a key turning point. With fluctuating energy prices, French households are turning toward greener, more stable, and local heating solutions. In 2026, three major trends stand out: hybrid heat pumps, domestic biogas, and smart thermal storage. Here's how they're reshaping the way we heat our homes sustainably.
Read the article
With rising energy costs and growing environmental pressure, more French homeowners are asking: Should I install a heat pump or go for a full eco-renovation? In 2025, both paths receive strong subsidies — yet their goals, timelines, and returns differ. Here's the complete guide to understanding, comparing, and choosing the best long-term investment for your home.
Insulation is the invisible core of every successful renovation. In 2025, eco-friendly materials — hemp, wood fiber, cork, cellulose — are moving from niche to norm. They combine thermal efficiency, comfort, and low carbon impact. Here’s how natural insulation is reshaping homes and energy bills.
More French households than ever want to produce their own electricity. With rising energy bills and a push for independence, solar power in 2025 has become France's most profitable green choice. But with new grants, feed-in tariffs, and evolving self-consumption rules, things can get confusing. This guide breaks down all 2025 solar subsidies, ROI scenarios, and smart installation choices.
Good news for French households: 2025 is a turning point for green home renovation. The government is strengthening eco-financing tools, and banks are following suit. The result? Insulating, installing a heat pump, or adding solar panels is now affordable for every budget. Here’s your complete guide to understanding, comparing, and securing a green loan in 2025.
Between remote work, connected devices, and long winter evenings, household power use in France is soaring. Yet it's still possible to save up to 30 % without freezing or living in the dark. Here are expert-backed strategies to keep your bills low and comfort high this winter.
They learn your habits, predict weather drops, and cut energy use automatically. Smart thermostats are no longer gadgets — they’re essential allies for saving energy in 2025.
With rising electricity prices and new government incentives, many homeowners wonder: should they switch to a heat pump or keep traditional electric heating? It’s not just about cost — it’s about sustainability. Here’s the full comparison to help you choose wisely in 2025.
As energy bills rise and the climate warms, France is accelerating the transformation of its housing stock. The goal – carbon neutrality by 2030. From insulation and renewables to smart systems and bio-based materials, the home of the future is already taking shape.
Heating accounts for nearly 60 % of a typical French home’s energy bill. In 2025, the government has boosted heat-pump subsidies to speed up the green transition. Yet between MaPrimeRénov’, energy-saving certificates and local bonuses, it’s easy to get lost. Here’s the complete guide to make the most of them.
Green electricity offers are booming — but not all are equal. Behind the '100% renewable' label often lie complex certificate systems. In 2025, choosing a truly sustainable supplier means cutting through greenwashing. Here's how to tell real impact from marketing.
A home that almost heats itself, wasting nearly no energy — once a dream for architects, now a reality. In 2025, passive homes are no longer for eco-pioneers alone. Across Europe, families are embracing them for their tiny bills and year-round comfort.
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.
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.