Climate control constitutes approximately 20% of residential energy consumption, although this percentage significantly increases in warmer regions.
Reducing your electricity or gas consumption may require effort, particularly in older buildings.
However, there are numerous methods to decrease usage that you can begin implementing immediately without making any new purchases.
During spring and fall, if you reside near or above the Mason-Dixon line, you can easily go without using climate control for at least a month by simply opening your windows and utilizing fans to prevent air stagnation.