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Energy Savers
SUMMER IS HERE! And there are many simple and practical tips for conserving energy while saving on your energy bill!
Click here to view the Use Electricity Wisely Wheel provided by Ontario Power Authority. Each time you select a conservation action, you'll see what it will cost, and also how much you'll save each year afterward.
Cool ways to stay cool this summer
- Draw your blinds and block the warming effects of direct sunlight and use a fan to circulate the air – ceiling fans rotating the air downward create a cooling breeze
- When you do use your air conditioner, Consider the newer ENERGY STAR® models which are 70% more efficient and maintain your Air Conditioner unit so it operates efficiently!
Set your thermostat at 25°C or higher, for every degree below, you will conserve 3 to 5% more energy
Simple solutions that make a big difference!
- If a room/area is not in use, shut off the lights and Use natural sunlight when possible
- Replace your incandescent light bulbs with qualified CFL’s and use up to 75% less energy!
Note: CFL bulbs do contain small amounts of mercury so if they break sweep up all of the glass fragments and phosphor powder - don't vacuum and place in a plastic bag. For this same reason, make sure you dispose of spent bulbs in an environmentally friendly manner. Home Depot offers a CFL disposal option on location
Ghost bust those phantom loads!
Phantom load is electricity consumed by electronic devices even when turned off, such as a TVs, phone chargers, DVDs, VCRs, even coffeemakers with clocks and timers.
- Use a power bar with an integrated timer to shut off all your devices or just unplug them.
- set your computer to power-down mode with minimal delay Screen savers DON’T save energy!
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