How to enable Energy Saver on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can enable the Energy Saver feature to reduce power usage and extend battery life. This feature works on laptops and desktop computers, including devices that do not have a battery.

Energy Saver is designed to help lower electricity consumption by adjusting system performance and background activity. It is especially useful when you want your device to last longer on battery power or run more efficiently when plugged in.

This guide explains what Energy Saver is and how to turn it on in Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer releases.

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What is Energy Saver on Windows 11?

Energy Saver is a power-saving feature introduced in Windows 11 version 24H2. It replaces the older Battery Saver mode and also brings energy-saving options to desktop computers without a battery.

The feature combines ideas from the previous Battery Saver and Power mode settings. When enabled, Windows automatically prioritizes efficiency over performance. This helps reduce energy usage by adjusting how the system behaves.

When Energy Saver is active, Windows 11 may:

• Reduce system performance to save power
• Lower screen brightness
• Disable certain visual effects like transparency
• Limit background activity and services

Since the display is one of the biggest power consumers, lowering brightness plays a key role in saving energy.

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Enable Energy Saver on Windows 11

You can enable Energy Saver in different ways depending on whether your device has a battery.

Enable Energy Saver on PCs with a battery

To turn on Energy Saver on laptops or desktops with battery backup, follow these steps:

• Open Settings
• Click System
• Click Power & battery
• Select Energy Saver
  
  

You can now choose one of the following options:

• Set a battery percentage, such as 30 percent, to turn on Energy Saver automatically
• Turn on Always use energy saver to enable it manually
• Turn on Lower screen brightness when using energy saver to improve power savings

Once configured, Energy Saver will activate based on your selected settings.

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Enable Energy Saver on PCs without a battery

To enable Energy Saver on desktop computers without a battery, use these steps:

• Open Settings
• Click System
• Click Power
• Select Energy Saver
• Turn on Always use energy saver

After completing these steps, Windows 11 will run in Energy Saver mode to reduce power consumption.

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Turn Energy Saver on or off from Quick Settings

You can also control Energy Saver from Quick Settings:

• Click the network or volume icon in the taskbar
• Or press Windows key + A
• Turn the Energy Saver toggle on or off
  
  

When Energy Saver is enabled, you will see a leaf icon in the system tray. Devices with a battery show a leaf and battery icon, while desktops show only the leaf symbol.

If you do not see the toggle, scroll through Quick Settings, as the layout has changed in Windows 11 version 24H2.

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Important notes about Energy Saver

• Battery Saver is no longer available in Windows 11 24H2
• Power mode still exists but only works when Energy Saver is turned off
• Energy Saver works on both laptops and desktops

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Additional energy-saving tips

Along with Energy Saver, you can reduce power usage by adjusting other settings:

• Use Dark mode and a dark wallpaper
• Set shorter screen-off and sleep timers
• Use Hibernate instead of Sleep
• Lower screen brightness manually
• Disable unnecessary startup apps

Microsoft also provides built-in energy recommendations that can help optimize power usage further.

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Conclusion

Energy Saver is a useful feature in Windows 11 that helps reduce power consumption and extend battery life across laptops and desktop computers. By combining performance adjustments with display and background optimizations, it offers a simple way to make your device more efficient. Whether you enable it automatically or manually, Energy Saver is an effective tool for conserving energy on Windows 11.