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Eliminate Phantom PowerPhantom Power or Standby Power is the electricity drawn when an electronic device or appliance is not in use but still plugged in. This can account for up to 15 per cent of a household's electricity use, or as much as $20 on the average household's hydro bill. Using a programmable power bar to change your electronics during off-peak hours can cut that cost in half. |
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Change your lightsCompact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) use up to 75 per cent less energy than standard bulbs. By replacing five incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs in areas that require more than three hours of light a day, you can save up to $30.00 a year. |
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Motion Sensor Switches & TimersTo avoid leaving your outside lights on for long periods of time, install a motion sensor that turns the lights on automatically when somebody walks by and then turns the lights off after a pre-set period of time. Motion sensors are also available for indoor use and can prevent lights being left on accidentally for long periods of times in garages, basements and closets. Putting lights on timers can also reduce consumption. |
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Install a programmable thermostatIf you install a programmable thermostat with a built-in timer, you can set it to automatically lower the heat by a few degrees at night or when you are away. If you have air conditioning, you can use the thermostat to turn it off or adjust the temperature when you are not at home. Savings can add up fast. If you program your thermostat to hold at 18?C during winter months instead of 22?C, you could save, on average, $15.00 per month on an electricity bill - plus savings on your natural gas or oil fuel bill. A properly set programmable thermostat can reduce heating and cooling costs by 10 per cent. |
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Use ceiling fansIf a ceiling fan runs at the same time as an air conditioner, you can raise your temperature setting by 2?C, reducing your energy use by at least 10 per cent. |
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DishwashersRun your dishwasher during off-peak hours and only when it is full. Use the air-dry setting or leave the door open to naturally dry the dishes. Running your dishwasher during off-peak hours can save you about half the electricity charge than running it during peak hours. |
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WashersThe most important thing to do to save money is run your washer using cold water, which cuts back electricity 85 to 90 per cent if you have electric water heating. Wait to do a full load of laundry, and do it only during off peak hours or weekends. When buying a new model, look for an ENERGY STAR qualified front-load model to reduce water use by almost 45 per cent and energy use by about 65 per cent. |
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DryersDry your clothes during off-peak hours or weekends. Remember to keep the lint trap clean. Moisture can more easily pass through a clean lint trap making your dryer more efficient. Forego the cost of drying and hang your clothes on an outdoor or indoor clothes line/rack to dry. |
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RefrigeratorsThe refrigerator is one of the biggest electricity users in your home. While it may be convenient having an extra refrigerator for refreshments, an old, inefficient refrigerator can cost you $150 a year to operate. Get rid of that old refrigerator for free with the saveONenergy Fridge and Freezer Pickup Program. If you are purchasing a new refrigerator, look for the ENERGY STAR symbol. This means the refrigerator will be at least 15 per cent more energy-efficient than the minimum federal standard and will use half as much electricity of a fridge that is 10 years old. |
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Eliminate Air LeaksDrafts around windows, doors, air vents and electrical outlets can account for as much as 25% of your total heating costs. That means there are significant savings available if you caulk and weather-strip windows, doors, dryer vents, and buy insulated plates for electrical outlets. |
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WindowsWindow treatments - blinds and curtains - can reduce heat loss in the winter and keep out the heat in summer. |
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