The initiative, launched by the town hall of Besançon, aims to reduce heating bills, which many students struggle to pay. 42% of young people suffer from the cold and more than half of 18-34 year olds encounter difficulties paying certain energy bills.
These leggings allow you to lower the heating by 1°C to 1.5°C in homes in order to save between 20 and 40% on energy consumption. The cost of the operation is estimated at 10,000 euros, report France 3 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.