The Energy Performance Diagnosis (DPE) has become a key criterion in the search for eco-friendly homes. Discover simple and effective tips in this article to optimize your DPE with electric heating while creating a comfortable and eco-responsible environment in your home.
Why does electric heating affect your DPE?
The DPE assesses a home's energy consumption and its CO₂ emissions impact. An old, poorly regulated, or energy-intensive heating system can lower your rating.
Conversely, a modern, properly sized, and intelligently controlled electric heating system helps to:
- Lowering energy consumption
- Improving thermal comfort
- Enhancing your real estate value
- Reducing your carbon footprint
Choosing a high-performance electric radiator
Not all electric radiators offer the same level of comfort or energy performance. New generation models clearly stand out from older convectors thanks to more efficient heat management.
Dry inertia radiators
Dry inertia radiators store heat and then gradually release it into the room. This technology provides:
- more stable temperature;
- better controlled energy consumption;
- lasting and even thermal comfort.
Double core heating radiators
To go even further, double core heating radiators combine the benefits of dry inertia with a responsive heating system. They offer:
- faster temperature rise;
- stable and consistent warmth;
- optimized energy performance;
- immediate comfort without compromising energy savings.
Optimizing your heating schedule
Leaving your heating on constantly at a high temperature leads to excessive energy consumption and can negatively impact your home's energy performance.
Why use a programmable thermostat?
To save money without sacrificing comfort, choose an electric radiator equipped with a programmable thermostat. This solution allows more efficient heating management according to your lifestyle:
- adjust the temperature according to your presence schedule;
- automatically reduce heating at night;
- lower the temperature during your absences;
- optimize energy consumption to the degree.
Reduce consumption with adapted programming
An adapted programming avoids heating unoccupied rooms unnecessarily while maintaining an optimal comfort level when you are at home.
Note that a reduction of just 1 °C can save up to 7% energy*, while limiting your home's environmental impact.
Adjust heating room by room
Not all rooms in the house have the same heating needs. A bedroom, living room, or office does not necessarily require the same temperature throughout the day.
Why heat each room at a different temperature?
Thermal zoning, thanks to the installation of individual thermostats, allows you to:
- heat only the occupied rooms;
- adapt the temperature to the use of each space;
- avoid unnecessary energy expenses;
- improve the comfort of each occupant.
The benefits of room-by-room management
By precisely adjusting the temperature room by room, you reduce your energy consumption while enjoying personalized thermal comfort.
Improve insulation to maximize energy performance
An efficient heating system can only reach its full potential in a properly insulated home. Heat loss remains one of the main causes of excessive energy consumption.
Insulate your home to limit heat loss
To improve your home's energy performance and optimize your EPC, several works can be considered:
- insulate the attic, responsible for a significant part of heat loss;
- replace old windows with more efficient models;
- strengthen wall insulation;
- limit thermal bridges and air infiltration.
Good insulation helps retain heat longer, reduce heating needs, and achieve sustainable energy savings while improving your home's comfort.
Discover our high-performance electric heating solutions
Want to improve your DPE while enjoying modern and elegant comfort? Explore now our range of high-performance electric radiators, designed to combine energy efficiency, contemporary design, and smart control. Transform your home into a comfortable, eco-friendly, and sustainably valued space.
FAQ: Everything you need to know about improving the DPE with electric heating
Can a modern electric radiator improve a home's DPE?
Yes. A new generation electric radiator, such as a dry inertia or double heating core model, allows better control of energy consumption.
Combined with good insulation, it can help improve the overall energy performance of the home.
What heating temperature is recommended to reduce energy consumption?
The Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME) ** recommends a temperature of around 19 °C in living areas and between 16 °C and 17 °C in bedrooms.
Adjusting the temperature according to the use of rooms helps limit energy expenses while maintaining a good level of comfort.
Should insulation or heating be prioritized to improve your DPE?
Both are complementary. Good insulation reduces heat loss and limits heating needs.
However, replacing an old heating system with high-performance electric radiators equipped with programmable thermostats also helps reduce energy consumption. To achieve the best results on the DPE, it is recommended to act both on insulation and on the efficiency of the heating system.
* https://www.info.gouv.fr/actualite/7-gestes-cles-pour-economiser-lenergie-au-quotidien
** https://agirpourlatransition.ademe.fr/particuliers/amenager-maison/chauffer/bons-gestes-chauffage-plus-economique
