Schneider Electric – Homeowners not leveraging available technology to reduce energy costs and emissions, says report from Schneider Electric

• Although 70% of survey respondents recognize the importance of reducing their carbon footprint, many are still opting for small-scale solutions.
• Turning off lights is the most common energy-saving method, but accounts for just 5% of average energy bills. However, only 44% of respondents adjusted their ambient temperature, representing over half of household energy use.

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released the third edition of its consumer survey in a white paper titled Evolving home energy consumption: Intentions, actions and hurdles to greater home energy efficiency.

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