How to Apply Energy Recommendations in Windows 11

Windows 11 now includes features to help your computer use less electricity. This guide shows you how to turn on these settings to save energy and help the planet.

Why should you do this?

Most electricity comes from burning fossil fuels. By making your computer more efficient, you use less power. This lowers your carbon footprint and helps the environment.

What happens when you are done?

Your computer will automatically adjust its settings to run more efficiently. You will use less power without changing how you use your PC.

The most recent Windows builds (22621.885 are still being tested. This feature is currently only available to computers enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program, but it will reach all users soon.

How to apply energy recommendations

You can adjust these settings in the Windows Settings app.

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings. You can also press the Windows key + I on your keyboard.

2. Click on the System tab on the left side of the window.

3. Select the Power & battery tile on the right.

4. Click on the Energy recommendations tile to see the options.

5. Click the Apply all button to turn on the recommended settings.

Note: You may need administrator privileges to change certain system-wide settings. If your account is a standard user, you might be asked to enter an administrator password.

Once you click the button, you are finished. You can close the Settings app. You can also view more details here: Microsoft.com.

Summary

By following these steps, your Windows 11 PC will use energy more wisely. This simple change helps reduce carbon emissions by lowering the total amount of power your device consumes. Small changes like this add up to make a positive impact on the environment.