Majority value energy efficiency, 82% rate it as important

According to a report from Schneider Electric, homeowners are not leveraging available technology to reduce energy costs and emissions.

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Sumati Sahgal Vice President of Retail Schneider Electric India

Schneider Electric released a report uncovering global attitudes toward household energy efficiency, sustainability and smart home technology. It surveyed 13,000 people from 11 countries worldwide, with 1000 respondents from India. While 70 percent acknowledge the need to reduce their carbon footprint, most adopt only small-scale solutions. The most common energy-saving habit—turning off lights—contributes just 5 percent to energy savings. In contrast, adjusting ambient temperature, which impacts over half of household energy use, is practiced by only 44 percent of respondents. The findings highlight a gap between awareness and action, emphasising the need for smarter, more effective energy management strategies to drive real sustainability in homes.

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