Home Energy refers to the various aspects and resources associated with energy consumption, conservation, and efficiency within the residential environment. This includes systems, technologies, and practices related to energy use in homes, such as heating, cooling, lighting, and appliance use. It also encompasses elements of home security that involve energy use, such as alarm systems and surveillance equipment. In the realm of real estate, home energy can affect property values, with energy-efficient homes often commanding higher prices. Home maintenance tasks, such as sealing drafts and insulating attics, can also significantly impact a home's energy efficiency. The category thus broadly covers all matters related to the understanding, management, and optimization of energy in the residential context.