A home energy audit, also known as a home energy assessment, can help you understand the whole picture of your home's energy use. An audit can help you determine how much energy your home uses, where your home is losing energy, and which problem areas and fixes you should prioritize to make your home more efficient and comfortable. A home energy audit should be your first step before making energy-saving home improvements, as well as before adding a renewable energy system to your home.

By conserving energy and incorporating a few home improvements that make your home more energy efficient, you not only save yourself money but also lower your household's carbon footprint, doing your part for the environment. Energy conservation means saving energy by cutting back, and energy efficiency means saving energy through better products and innovative solutions. In this lesson, you will learn ways to conserve energy at home and make your home more energy efficient.

Living in an energy-efficient home and taking conscious steps to save electricity will reduce the size of your utility bills and keep your family comfortable. You can conserve energy and save money when you turn off and unplug unused devices. This includes turning off lights, TVs, and entertainment systems when you leave a room. If you have multiple electronic devices grouped together, such as a TV, DVD player, and game console, plug them into a power strip, and