(Image credit: Shutterstock) As the cost of living continues to climb with no relief in sight, many households are seeking substantial ways to save energy at home to reduce their bills and make substantial savings. Beyond the obvious habits of switching off lights when leaving a room or fully powering down appliances instead of using standby mode, you might not realize that certain everyday cooking and kitchen habits are actually driving up your energy bills. 1. Put a lid on it Boiling noodles in water (Image credit: Shutterstock) Whether you’re boiling water for pasta dishes or steaming veggies, we often leave the lid off our pots and pans. However, experts suggest that we need to be doing the opposite if we want to cut down on our energy bills. Keeping a lid on retains heat inside more effectively, which brings water to a boil faster and uses less energy.…