Efficient Energy Use in Europe: Energy Conservation Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad
If you’ll be traveling to Europe this year, and especially if you are staying in a villa or apartment rental while doing so, it’s likely that you’ll notice some differences between European living and the typical “American” approach to life.
One of the biggest differences in regards to living space is energy conservation. In brief, Europeans are much more energy conscious than Americans. For example: here at Rentvillas.com, we often receive phone calls from distressed managers when their American visitors blow circuits on a daily basis. Other calls come from villa owners who return home to find that their American renters have left all of the outdoor lights turned on!
These are just small indicators of a lifestyle that is much more energy conscious than most Americans are accustomed to. In some cases, energy use is controlled by the provincial government, such as the start and end date for heating in the winter, but conservation of energy in Europe goes beyond simple regulation. Efficient energy use has become a cultural norm in Europe,...