Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation is one of the easiest ways you can help the environment and save money at the same time. Making small changes like using energy efficient appliances, switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs and turning off lights and electrical devices when not in use can save hundreds of dollars a year and can significantly reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and your impact on the environment. The documents listed below are full of information that you can use to help you save energy.
What is a kilowatt? What is a kilowatt-hour?
- This sheet provides an analogy with examples to explain the concepts of kilowatts and kilowatt-hours.
Smart Meters
- These factsheets provide information regarding how smart meters can help you save money and why Ontario plans to install a smart meter in all Ontario homes and small businesses by the end of 2010.
Tips to help you…Conserve Energy and Save Money
- This brochure provides tips on how to maximize the energy efficiency of specific home appliances.
Cutting Energy Use at Home By 20%
- This card offers tips for reducing your energy use at home.
Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy
- This brochure provides basic information about going solar and outlines how HERE! can assist interested homeowners. HERE! is a project to facilitate the adoption of renewable energy systems in Halton.
How can energy-efficient appliances save you money?
- This brochure discusses how to read EnerGuide labels and the significance of the ENERGY STAR symbol when choosing an appliance.
R-2000 Comfort, Energy Savings and a Healthier Environment
- This brochure summarizes the significance of the voluntary R-2000 performance standard for new homes.
Standby Power – When “Off” Means “On”
- This factsheet helps you identify appliances in your home that consume energy even while they are turned off.
Basic Facts About Residential Lighting
- This booklet presents home-lighting options and provides tips for saving money by maximizing the energy efficiency of lights in your home.
Windows, Doors & Skylights
- This factsheet describes how the ENERGY STAR symbol can help you select new energy-efficient windows.
Improving Window Energy Efficiency
- This booklet identifies ways to increase the energy efficiency of your existing windows. Several improvements are low-cost and can be done without hiring a contractor.
