How to Conserve Energy and Electricity

• Adjust light use: turn off lights when you are not in the room and minimizing unnecessarily light bulbs and installing higher watt bulbs.

• Let natural light in during the day: open curtains and drapes.

• Install energy efficient lightbulbs where less energy is lost to heat. Swap incandescent bulbs for LED

• Switch off appliances on standby

• Install smart power strips.

• Fill up your washing machine and dishwashers before running them.

• Wash clothes in cold water.

• Dry clothes and dishes outside or air dry.

• Upgrade to efficient appliances.

• Install a programmable thermostat.

• Turn your refrigerator down a little.

• Eliminate drafts.

• Use celling fans instead of air conditioners.

• Use doors and curtains to keep out the cold or the sun.

• Insulate your water heater

• Unplug and defrost your freezer monthly.

• Maintain appliances

• Maintain energy insulation

• Use area carpets on tiles

• Wear slippers and sweaters in the winter.

• Use a pressure cooker.

• Charge your computers or car at night

• wash clothes at night

I live in an apartment, and so there are limited things I can do to save on power and electricity, but I also live downtown, and this means I walk, scoot, or bus to most places and can shop by foot.

Living in a smaller space than most houses, my family also uses less energy.

I stay healthy and fit and do not over use the healthcare system.

I can turn off lights in rooms I am not in . My room has its own thermostat, and I can use blankets instead of turning it up.

I can wear sweaters and slippers when it is cold.