As energy costs continue to strain household budgets, Greece’s Ministry of Energy and Environment has released a detailed set of recommendations aimed at helping consumers reduce electricity consumption and lower their monthly bills. The guidance is part of the country’s “Agreement for Energy,” an initiative promoting practical efficiency measures inside the home.
The list includes 23 actions, from small lifestyle changes to more technical interventions. Many can be applied immediately and at minimal cost, while others involve upgrades that can significantly reduce heat loss and improve overall energy performance.
Among the everyday tips are closing off unused rooms, ensuring radiators are not blocked by furniture, sealing doors and windows, and keeping refrigerator doors open for as little time as possible. The Ministry also advises adjusting thermostats: raising fridge temperatures slightly, lowering water-heater and air-conditioning settings, and reducing heating levels during nighttime or when away from home.
Other recommendations focus on maintenance and placement of appliances, such as keeping refrigerators and dryers away from heat sources, washing clothes at lower temperatures, and turning off devices instead of leaving them on standby. Cooking habits also matter: using correctly sized cookware, switching to pressure cookers when possible, and turning off the oven minutes before food is done to use residual heat.
For households able to invest in efficiency improvements, the Ministry suggests installing programmable thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves, and boiler compensation systems. Regular servicing of heating and cooling systems, replacing old appliances with energy-efficient models, switching to LED lighting, and upgrading window frames to insulated options can further reduce consumption. Solar water heaters and home energy-management systems are also highlighted as long-term solutions.
According to the Ministry, combining multiple measures can lead to substantial energy savings, helping households cope with rising electricity costs while improving overall home comfort.
