Electricity weather forecast

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Normal consumption. Good practices are welcome

Strained electrical system. Orange Consumption Alert activated. Good practices are necessary

Highly strained electrical system. Red Consumption Alert activated. Power cuts unavoidable if we do not reduce our consumption. Good practices are essential

Essential good practices in case of red and orange alerts

Reduce heating temperature as much as possible

Shift certain household activities (laundry, etc.) outside the 8am-1pm and 6pm-8pm time slots

Moderate the use of cooking appliances (for example: avoiding long cooking times)

Turn off unnecessary lights

Avoid charging electric vehicles during periods of high demand

Plan specific heating schedules

Reduce ventilation to the minimum required level

Reduce interior lighting in buildings

Switch off non-essential displays and lighting (for example: advertising)

Why an electricity weather forecast?

SMEG supports its customers in better understanding and managing their electricity consumption.

While consumption is highest in summer, mainly due to air conditioning, it is in winter that tensions on the electrical system are most acute. Reducing usage at key moments helps to both limit the environmental impact and secure the electricity supply.

As the electrical grid is interconnected on a European scale, its balance also depends on consumer behavior. By adapting their usage, everyone can contribute to the stability of the grid.

To anticipate periods of strain and act at the right time, SMEG provides an electricity weather forecast, based on green, orange or red signals, published up to four days in advance.
Simple and transparent information to adopt good practices when they matter most.