There are many things you can do to save energy. Remember, all things can add up. These are a few suggestions:
- Ensure you have at least R 18 insulation in your basement walls and R 50 (R 60 in Labrador) in your attic. If not, upgrade the insulation levels. You could be eligible for a takeCHARGE rebate.
- Seal around vents leading to the exterior of your home with caulking and weather-strip all exterior doors.
- Use low-flow showerheads to reduce your home’s hot water usage. You can get a $10 rebate during Instant Rebate
- Insulate the first two metres of the hot water pipe leading from your hot water heater with pipe insulation.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs and exterior floodlights with LEDs. They use at least 75% less energy than a traditional incandescent bulb and lasts up to 25 times longer. You can get up to $5 back on LED bulbs during Instant Rebate
- Buy ENERGY STAR® appliances. The ENERGY STAR symbol identifies the models that are the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly.
- Turning off computers, home office equipment and electronics when not in use will reduce wasted energy.