l Replace standard incandescent bulbs (40,60,100 and 150 watts) with lenergy saving bulbs (34,52,90 and 135 watts) with no appreciable differâ€" ence in light. Switch to halogen bulbs for spot }and flood lights. They consume 40 per cent less energy and last twice as Long as regular bulbs. Â¥f Use compact fluorescent bulbs for lights that are on more than three hours a,day and in hardâ€"toâ€"reach fixâ€" tures. They consume 70 per cent less eneA'gy and last nearly 10 times as Vmg as ordinary fluorescents. 5 Heating and Hot Water Permanently lowering the thermoâ€" Emt one degree can save up to 4 per ent on heating bills. For energyâ€"effiâ€" clent comfort, set it at 21 degrees C. o metres of hot water piping from f%ur water heater to reduce heat loss. ‘ Use energyâ€"saving shower heads ind save 30 per cent in hot water. / Wrap your water heater in an insuâ€" CA o ating blanket, and insulate the first v Cooking and Cleaning < When purchasing major appliâ€" ces, compare EnerGuide labels and oose those with the lowest number f kilowatt hours rating. Because an iprlliance lasts a long time, small difâ€" ences in Energuide ratings add up ‘large savings. Because brightly colored walls reflect light, they help save energy, and require lowerâ€"wattage to achieve optimum brightness. Turn off the lights when leaving a oom â€" even for a few minutes. It saves more energy in the time they‘re off than it will use to turn them on again. P Lighting T Keep heat in and cold air out by ajulking and weatherstripping around oors and windows. They reduce lrafts and increase comfort. awake, 18 degrees C. when sleep. To further increase efficiency, couple the new incandescent bulbs with programable timers, dimmer Switch to halogen bulbs for spot or flood lights. They consume 40 per cent less energy and last twice as long as regular bulbs. October 19, 1994 Use compact fluorescent bulbs, in various unique shapes and sizes, for lights that are on more than three hours a day and those hardâ€"toâ€"reach fixtures. They consume 70 per cent less energy and last nearly 10 times as long as ordinary fluorescents. Replace standard incandescent bulbs (40, 60, 100 and 150 watts) with energyâ€"efficient bulbs (34, 52 90, and 135 watts), with no appreciaâ€" ble difference in light. Lighting accounts for approxiâ€" mately 10 per cent of the average homeowner‘s electric bill. By followâ€" ing simple guidelines, this amount can, over time, be substantially reduced. (Continued from page 18) Ontario Hydro suggests beginning with two areas: lighting and water heating. Dire predictions to the conâ€" trary, POWER SMART consumers are not condemned to live in bleak, dingy rooms or take cold baths and icy showers. Refrigerators and freezers should Think Power Smart and save: repair each leaking faucet powlng Just . Wash only a full load in the clothes washer, rinse in cold water, and run the spin cycle twice before placing clothes in dryer. In the dryer, use the "coolâ€"down" feature to reduce the heat in the last five to ten minutes, and clean the lint filter after each load. Use the "econoâ€"wash" cycle on the dishwasher and the "energyâ€" saver" switch to turn off the heating element, thus allowing dishes to air dry. Wash only when you‘ve got a full load. On the stove, match the pot size to the element size and keeps lids on to conserve energy. Although more expensive at the outset, a selfâ€"cleanâ€" ing oven is better insulated than a regular one, and consumes less enerâ€" gy during normal use. be kept clean, kept only 2/3 full, and for maximum energy savings, set at 3 C. and â€"18 C. respectively. Attach a faucet aerator to each sink faucet. Easy to install, this gadâ€" get screws directly onto the faucet, Water heating is the second largest energy user in the home, accounting for 20 per cent of each electric bill. For most families, showers are the single largest guzzler or hot water. To promote efficiency and cut costs, the POWER SMART consumer should consider the following: Replace each showerhead with an energyâ€"saving model. It cuts hot water use by 30 per cent, can save up to 28,000 litres of hot water a year, and trim up to $80 off annual hot water costs. switches and motion detector lights. Programable timers allow both indoor and outdoor lights to be turned on only when needed, saving both elecâ€" tricity and dollars. Dimmer switches reduce a room‘s brightness, bathing it in a gentler glow, while extending the life of each bulb. Motion detector lights turn outdoor security lights on only when movement is detected, allowing for saved electricity, but without compromising safety. Activities as simple as flicking a switch or changing a bulb take on new meaning, when consumers think POWER SMART. This easy to use CO Detector can alert you to _ An Enerplus Use 50% Less Hot Water _ ie presence of carbon monoxide gas (CO), _ to 15% on j _ This Ondine® energyâ€"saving if ‘it‘s in your home. You‘ll sle This Ondine® energyâ€"saving shower head is designed to reduce the amount of hot water you use for showers by up to 50%, and save money! Only $8.95 And so, as the leaves change and the days shorten, each Ontario conâ€" sumer has the power to make a differâ€" ence, by simply making a start. No matter how small the step, taken over time, the accumulated effect can be enormous. Local retailers, provinceâ€" wide, are equipped and eager to assist the savings conscious become POWER SMART. Wrap the first one or two metres of pipe leading from the water heater with fiberglass, foil pipe wrap, or snapâ€"on foam pipe tubing to keep the hot water from cooling as it travels. Install a fiberglass insulation cover, much like a blanket, around the heater to keep water from losing its warmth to the surrounding air. Protecting your water heater and insulation the pipes can save $30 per year. Remember, a drop of water a secâ€" ond from a leaky faucet can fill 16 bathtubs a month. To think POWER SMART and save, repair each leakâ€" ing faucet. adding air to the water flow and cutâ€" ting consumption by 25 to 50 per cent per tap. 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