Question

which of the following activities can help reduce residential electricity consumption? choose 1 answer: a replacing low wattage light bulbs with high wattage bulbs to increase used wattage b turning up thermostats during cold weather c plugging electronics into a power strip that can be turned off when not in use d reducing the use of energy star appliances to maximize energy savings

Explanation:

High - wattage bulbs consume more electricity than low - wattage bulbs. Turning up thermostats in cold weather requires more energy to heat a space. Energy Star appliances are designed to be energy - efficient, so reducing their use is counter - intuitive for energy savings. Plugging electronics into a power strip and turning it off when not in use prevents standby power consumption, which helps reduce overall electricity use.

Answer:

C. plugging electronics into a power strip that can be turned off when not in use