Household electricity habits are getting a second look as always-on devices, aging appliances and cranked-up water heaters quietly drive up bills. Efficiency experts say the fixes are small — but the cumulative payoff is real, and homeowners who act now will feel it before winter rates settle in.
What’s Happening
Energy specialists are pointing to a familiar culprit list: small appliances left plugged in, old refrigerators and freezers, incandescent bulbs, overheated water tanks and always-connected smart devices. Together, these account for a meaningful share of the electricity a typical home...
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