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Domestic energy consumption

Domestic energy consumption means the amount of energy used in a home. This energy is used to do activities like turning on lights, cooking, driving cars, and powering up TVs or computers. There are different sources of energy we can use, like electricity, natural gas, and oil. Electricity is used for a lot of things in the home, like running devices, lighting, and powering appliances. Natural gas is used to heat our homes, run appliances like stoves and clothes dryers, and power our hot water heater. Oil is used to heat some homes (especially in cold climates) and to power cars. All of these energy sources need to be used responsibly because when we use too much energy, it costs more money and pollutes the environment. We can help reduce our energy consumption by using energy-efficient appliances, turning off lights when they're not needed, being careful not to leave appliances on unnecessarily and unplugging them when they aren't being used.
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