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…

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…

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).…