Working from home also means the opportunity to fit in chores during the day
More than 70 per cent of B.C. residents said some aspect of their daily routine remains changed – most significantly on weekdays – three years since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, a BC Hydro report shows.
While overall residential electricity use is at normal levels for this time of year, BC Hydro data shows the changes to British Columbians’ daily habits has resulted in weekday electricity use peaking slightly later in the morning and earlier in the evening, much like it did in the first months of the pandemic.
This shift can be explained by some residents permanently changing their daily routines because of societal changes like remote work. For example, 51 per cent said their work routine remains changed compared to pre-pandemic, and a majority of those who worked from home at least one day a week during the pandemic still do. This might be why some are still sleeping in and going to bed later on weekdays.
Being home more on weekdays has also changed the frequency and timing of cooking and chores. For example, 33 per cent are still cooking dinner at home more often and earlier than pre-pandemic, and 25 per cent are still baking more as a hobby. – 70 per cent of those who work from home said they do chores during the day on weekdays, including laundry and dishes .
When it comes to entertainment, nearly 56 per cent are watching more TV and streaming services than they were pre-pandemic compared to just 29 per cent who reported watching more in September 2020.
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