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Electricity: Household consumption is declining

According to a recent survey, household electricity consumption has fallen significantly in recent times. IT devices consume the most energy, and working from home increases electricity consumption.

Lisa Kuner
26. May 2026
France, Montaigu-Vendee, 2026-01-03. A teenager absorbed in her smartphone screen watches a video on social media. Illustration of overexposure and screen addiction among children and teens.
A child on a cell phone: IT devices account for the majority of household electricity consumption. (picture alliance / Hans Lucas | Mathieu Thomasset)

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Last updated: 26. May 2026

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