“What energy saving measures have you taken since the start of the energy crisis?” This question was posed to respondents with a series of suggested actions. Several choices were possible.
Lowering the thermostat is the measure most adopted by the Belgians surveyed. 63.4% say they have done so.
Second popular measure, “turn off the lights”. 63.1% of Belgians surveyed have implemented this measure.
Tackling water consumption is also a priority. 51.6% of respondents say they have reduced their water consumption.
Then come the reduction in the consumption of electrical appliances (for 47.3% of respondents), less use of the car (for 39.3%), driving more slowly on the motorway (for 24.2%).
17.3% of those questioned say they favor the use of the microwave rather than the ordinary oven.
14.7% prefer the wood stove.
14% fly less.
13% have renovated their home.
Finally, 8.9% of respondents, almost one in ten, have not taken any of these measures.