People have been using energy from sources like watermills for thousands of years to power devices and mechanisms. Now, energy powers almost everything in modern homes and daily life. Specifically, heating accounts for 60% of home energy use, with water heating and washing appliances making up another 25% and lighting/electricity the remaining 15%. There are several ways to conserve energy at home, such as using more efficient light bulbs, turning off appliances when not in use, saving water to also conserve energy, regulating thermostats when away, and improving home insulation. Globally, hydroelectric power provides about one fifth of all energy, while wind turbines continue increasing in size, and around 17% of worldwide electricity is used for lighting.