Tips to conserve energy in your home

Tips to conserve energy in your home

• Consider a home energy audit
  • Home energy audits can show you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. To look up a qualified energy advisor in your area, visit the Natural Resources Canada site here.
• Insulate your existing hot water heater, or consider a tankless water heater
  • Prevent costly heat loss by adding an insulating cover to your hot water heater. You can buy a hot water heater jacket at your hardware store, you could save up to 15% on your water heating costs. Add insulating covers to any exposed pipes for even more savings.
  • Tankless water heaters, or instantaneous water heaters, save a considerable amount of energy by heating water in the house only when it is needed.
• Install a programmable thermostat
  • In winter, set your thermostat to 21ºC during the day and 17ºC at night. In summer, install a ceiling fan to cool you off, and leave your thermostat a little higher , around 26ºC.
• Join the peaksaver program
  • Consider joining the peaksaver program from Toronto Hydro Electric System to help reduce strain on the electricity grid during peak hours. Learn more about the program and its availability at: https://www.peaksaver.com/peaksaver_THESL.html
• Use LED lights for the holidays
  • Seasonal LED lights are about 85% more efficient than standard incandescent lights.
• Choose ENERGY STAR certified appliances
  • ENERGY STAR certified appliances meet or exceed the Government of Canada's standards for energy efficiency. These appliances use less energy over their lifetime, saving you money.