This winter, the government is launching its third annual campaign to promote energy sobriety with encouraging slogans. It aims to raise awareness about energy-saving habits while highlighting the importance of understanding energy consumption. Many energy suppliers now offer apps to help users monitor their usage and manage bills. Notable applications include Hello Watt, Info Watt, and those from major suppliers like EDF, TotalEnergies, and ENGIE, which provide real-time tracking and tailored advice for reducing energy consumption and costs.
Winter Energy Sobriety Awareness Campaign
This winter marks the third consecutive year that the government is launching a campaign aimed at promoting energy sobriety. With slogans like “Every action counts: let’s save energy,” and “I shift, I lower, I turn off,” the initiative encourages individuals to adopt energy-saving habits. However, implementing these changes can be challenging without an understanding of which devices consume the most energy.
In response, many electricity and gas suppliers now provide specialized applications designed to help users monitor their energy usage, manage bills, and receive valuable advice on sustainable practices to reduce expenses and minimize carbon footprints.
Top Energy Consumption Tracking Applications
Various applications are available for energy consumption tracking, catering to all suppliers. Here are some of the most effective ones:
Hello Watt
Hello Watt connects directly to your electricity and gas supplier contract, offering real-time visualization of your energy expenses on both Android and iOS devices. Users can view consumption graphs on a monthly, yearly, or daily basis, taking into account specific contract details like peak and off-peak rates.
This app also allows you to compare your energy usage with other households in your area, promoting eco-friendly habits and providing actionable advice to help you save money.
Info Watt
Info Watt is another user-friendly application that focuses solely on real-time electricity consumption tracking. Displaying data in both euros and watts, it helps users manage their budgets effectively while identifying high-energy devices. The app is free, but requires the installation of an Info Watt box on your Linky meter.
This application is exclusively available for EDF subscribers who are part of the energy voucher program initiated by the French government. It is compatible with Android and iOS devices and allows users to set alert thresholds for notifications when consumption limits are exceeded.
Dedicated Applications from Major Suppliers
If you are an EDF customer, the EDF & Me app is a must-have on your mobile device. This application not only provides access to your contract options and bills but also includes consumption tracking tools through the Linky or Gazpar meters. It helps you identify energy-hungry devices and offers tips and challenges aimed at reducing energy use.
TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies offers a free mobile application available for both Android and iOS users. With this app, customers can monitor their energy consumption in real-time, pay bills, contact customer support, modify their contracts, and view their billing history—all from the convenience of their smartphones or tablets.
ENGIE Electricity and Gas
For ENGIE customers, the free application allows for comprehensive consumption tracking on smartphones, tablets, and even from a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer via their online service. The app centralizes personal data, contract details, and billing information in a clear and user-friendly interface.
One of the standout features of ENGIE is its Cap EcoConso service, which analyzes consumption habits and provides insights to help users optimize their energy usage, save money, and decrease their carbon footprint.
Other energy suppliers also offer dedicated applications for tracking consumption, such as Ohm and Me for Ohm Energie customers, the Client area for happ-e users, and ekWateur for clients of the same name.