Energy Sobriety: Quantified Proposals for Rapid Consumption Reduction

This comprehensive reference work presents the NegaWatt Association's quantified proposals for reducing energy consumption by at least 10% within two years in response to the current energy crisis. Developed by energy professionals with over 20 years of field expertise in sobriety measures, the proposals focus on actionable solutions implementable immediately through winter 2024 and beyond. The analysis prioritizes the building sector as the primary focus area, given its vulnerability to gas and electricity supply tensions and its multiple short-term action opportunities. Transportation sector measures are also included to address rising fuel prices. The document employs rigorous methodology grounded in direct experience from association members, with detailed calculation chains supporting each measure. It addresses implementation challenges across three dimensions: what actions to take, who must be mobilized, and how to overcome barriers. Exclusions account for vulnerable populations and technical constraints. The cumulative potential reaches approximately 30% of residential and tertiary sector consumption, with realistic implementation rates achieving the 10% reduction target set by government objectives.