Simple Steps to Reduce Energy Use at Home
- Rodrigo Batalha
- Jul 14
- 5 min read
Reducing home energy use saves money and cuts greenhouse gas emissions. Even small daily changes add up. Start by adopting simple habits: turn off lights when you leave a room, unplug chargers or electronics that aren’t in use, and wash full loads of laundry or dishes (ideally in cold water). Use natural daylight when possible (open curtains in winter for warmth, close them in summer to keep cool), and set your thermostat a few degrees lower in winter or higher in summer. These low-cost actions can cut your heating and cooling costs, which often make up about half of a household’s energy use. Over time, such habits become routine and yield steady savings.
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