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In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics and appliances is consumed while the products are turned off. This can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance.
Reducing your energy consumption. One important way to reduce your energy consumption is to choose energy efficient appliances when you replace old appliances. However, there are also steps you can take now to reduce your energy bills at little or no cost. Reduce your hot water usage by shortening shower times (a shower timer may help). 2  Installing an energy efficient shower head can halve your hot water usage. 3  If possible, lower the thermostat on your hot water heater to 60-65Â°C to reduce costs.