How to Enable or Disable Energy Saver in Windows 11
You enable or disable Energy Saver in Windows 11 to reduce power consumption and extend battery life.
Energy Saver is a power-saving mode that limits background activity and adjusts certain settings to make your PC more efficient. It’s particularly useful for laptops when you need to maximize battery runtime.
Starting with Windows Build 26002, Microsoft introduced a streamlined way to manage this feature, even when your device is plugged in.
Enabling Energy Saver can help decrease your electricity bill and ensure your computer runs optimally when you’re not actively using it.
Enable or disable Energy Saver in Windows 11 through Settings by navigating to System > Power & battery and toggling the switch. Alternatively, access it quickly via the Quick Settings menu. This feature conserves power and extends battery life.
How to Turn On or Off “Always use energy saver”
You can turn Windows 11 Energy Saver on or off easily through the Settings app. Just go to System, then Power & battery, find the Energy saver option, and flip the switch to your preferred setting to save power.
- Open the Settings app. To open Settings, click the Start menu and choose Settings, or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
- In Settings, click on System on the left side.
Windows 11 System button in Settings - On the right, click on Power & battery (or just Power).
Windows 11 Power and Battery Settings - Find the Energy saver section and click to expand it.
- Turn on the switch for “Always use energy saver” to save power all the time.
Toggle Always use Energy Saver in Windows 11 - To stop using Energy Saver all the time, just switch it off here.
Turn Energy Saver On or Off Quickly from Quick Settings
Quickly turn Windows 11 Energy Saver on or off using the Quick Settings menu without digging into the main Settings app. Just click the icon group near your clock, and you’ll see the Energy Saver toggle ready to use.
- Click the Quick Settings button on the bottom right of your screen (where the volume and network icons are).
- Look for the Energy saver button and click it to turn Energy Saver on or off.
Toggle Energy Saver in Quick Settings
Using Windows Registry Editor (Advanced)
For advanced users, you can change the Windows 11 Energy Saver setting using the Registry Editor. This involves opening the Registry Editor, finding a specific power setting, and changing its value, but be sure to follow the steps carefully.
- ⚙️ Requires admin access. Open Registry Editor by typing
regeditin the Start menu search and pressing Enter. - Go to this folder (called a key):
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power - In the right panel, find
EcoModeState(a DWORD value). If you don’t see it, right-click inside the panel, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name itEcoModeState. - Double-click
EcoModeStateand set its value to:1to turn Energy Saver ON2to turn Energy Saver OFF
- Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
- Restart your computer to apply the changes.
Windows 11 Registry Editor Energy Saver Settings
Summary
Windows 11 Energy Saver is a helpful tool that cuts down on power use and makes your battery last longer. You can easily switch it on or off in Settings or Quick Settings, and even advanced users can adjust it with the Registry Editor.
Should I use energy saver 🪟 Windows 11?
Using the energy saver feature and additional power management tools in Windows 11, you can significantly extend your laptop's battery life without compromising functionality.
What is energy saver mode in 🪟 Windows 11?
Energy Saver. Settings > System > Power & battery > Energy saver. Activates when battery is low; dims screen and limits background processes. Turn on Lower screen brightness when using energy saver.
Does 🪟 Windows 11 have a battery saver?
Application simply open settings. Here click on system here scroll down and select power and battery option. And look for the battery. Section and select the battery saver drop-down menu.
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