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What Is Phantom Power / Standby Power?
Phantom Power or Standby Power This is power or standby power is electricity consumed by electronic devices even when turned off (Television, home theatre system, computer, monitor, printer, scanner, rechargeable devices (MP3 players, cell phones, battery charges, etc.,) Game console Use a power bar with timer or auto shut-off and make sure they are off during periods of inactivity. Tip to Save On Electricity By reducing this unnecessary power use, you can help save up to 15% on your electricity use. Stats On Phantom Power (Per Year) Televisions $160 Video Game Consoles $75 Desktop Computers $40 Laptops $25+ Kitchen Appliances $15+ Cable & Satellite TV Boxes $11 DVD & Blu-Ray…
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Energy Savings on Heating & Cooling In Your Home
Air Conditioning Allow your utility to turn down your central air conditioner for short periods during hot summer weekdays when the demand for electricity is high. In the summer, set the central air conditioner to 25°C when you are home, and 28°C when away or if you can, turn it off. In the winter, set the thermostat at 20°C when you are home, and 18°C overnight or when away. Ceilings fans help keep rooms cool so you can turn the central air conditioner down or off. When shopping for a new central or window air conditioning, consider the newer ENERGY STAR qualified models, which are up to 70% more efficient…
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How To Insulate Your Attic
How to insulate your attic You hear all the time about the importance of conserving energy and how it’s good for the environment and your bank account. Increasing the amount of insulation in your home can help you save on energy bills and can qualify you for provincial federal government eco-energy grants. Insulating Your Attic – Where to start? Experts suggest starting at the top, in your attic. Insulating your attic, saving money and helping keep the planet green can be done in a few simple steps. The first thing you need to do is figure out how much insulation you already have. Measure the thickness of your attics existing…
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What To Do To Conserve Lighting
General Lighting Replace your high-use incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). They use up to 75 % less electricity and last up to 10 times longer. Whenever you leave a room, get into the habit of turning off the lights. Disposal of CFLs: CFLs contain small amounts of mercury. We encourage you to dispose of your used bulbs in an environmentally friendly manner. Please contact your local municipality for proper disposal. Motion sensors are ideal for rooms where you may forget to turn off the lights. Use area or task lighting instead of full, overhead lights. For task lighting consider light emitting diodes (LEDs).…
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Ontario Home Energy Savings Program (2010)
Chances are your home's leaking energy. A lot of energy and a lot of money. The Ontario Home Energy Savings Program will help pay for a Home Energy Audit that will find your home's energy leaks and identify renovations you can make to lower your energy bills. Replace that energy-guzzling old furnace, improve your insulation, change drafty windows and doors and complete other retrofits suggested in your audit report and you could qualify for up to $10,000 in Ontario and federal rebates.
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The Great Refrigerator Roundup
You could save up to $150 per year on your electricity bill by getting rid of that old, inefficient second fridge of yours. Book an appointment today and we will come pick it up for FREE – we'll even haul it out of your basement for you and take care of it in an environmentally responsible manner. When we are finished recycling and reclaiming material, very little will be sent to the landfill!