This unit of instruction on home energy usage and conservation was designed for use by home economics teachers in Florida high schools and by home economics extension agents as they work with their clientele. It is one of a series of 11 instructional units (see note) written to help teachers and agents to educate their students and clients about the problems of energy shortages and strategies for energy conservation and management. Topics covered in this unit include major uses of energy in the home; energy waste; energy audits; low cost energy conservation practices; and methods of reducing costs for air conditioning, heating, water heating, cooking, lighting, and doing laundry. The unit contains student performance objectives, content information, teaching-learning activities, student handouts, transparency masters, and evaluation instruments. (KC)