Working from home means your spare room is now running like a small workplace. A computer, a monitor or two, a router, lights, and maybe a heater or fan can all stay on for most of the day. Few people ever check what that costs, and a good chunk of it is usually wasted.
Electricity Bills
How to Reduce Home Office Electricity Bills in 2026: Easy Ways to Save
Working from home gives you more control over your schedule, but it can also shift part of your household energy use into a full working day. A desktop PC, monitor, desk lamp, Wi-Fi equipment, printer, chargers, fans, and air conditioning can all be running for hours at a time.