1.
Turn off lights when leaving the room.
1.
In winter, open curtains to let sunlight in.
1.
Turn TV off when finished.
2.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs
2.
On sunny summer days close curtains to
2.
Shut the power bar off to
keep the heat out.
because they use less energy than
eliminate stand by power.
incandescent light bulbs.
OFF
1.
Use a programmable thermostat.
1.
Shut down laptop when finished using.
1.
Use ENERGY STAR® qualified hot water tank.
2.
Unplug laptop when finished using.
2.
Insulate hot water tank pipes.
3.
Take shorter showers.
1.
Replace an older furnace with a high
2. Turn down the thermostat and
wear a sweater to stay warm.
10 15 20 25
30
1. Insulate basement to reduce heat loss.
efficiency/ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace.
2. Clean or replace the furnace filter to keep
1.
Apply caulking to seal cracks and spaces
it running efficiently.
to reduce air leakage.
WASH
1.
RINSE
HEATED
DRY
1.
Air dry dishes.
2.
Only run dishwasher when full.
3.
Use an ENERGY STAR qualified® dishwasher.
1.
Use a fan instead of an air conditioner.
Run a full load.
2. Use an ENERGY STAR® qualified washing machine.
1.
Close fridge door.
3.
Wash laundry in cold water.
2.
Use an ENERGY STAR® qualified fridge.
4.
Hang clothes to dry.
1.
Use motion sensor lights so lights are not left on.
The ENERGY STAR mark is administered and promoted in Canada
by Natural Resources Canada and is registered in Canada by the
United States Environmental Protection Agency.