Energy Saving Tips

Lighting

Compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less electricity. Imagine if everyone in Ontario changed just one bulb! Other lighting tips:

  • Use a motion sensor for outside lighting – comes on automatically when someone walks by and shuts off automatically in 1-5 minutes.
  • Dimmer switches are an inexpensive way to save energy.
  • Open drapes to brighten up the room.
  • Use LED Christmas lights.
  • Turn lights off as you leave the room.
  • User timers – especially when you aren’t home.

 

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