PAGE 8, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22,1973, WHITBY FREE PRESS WE CAN'T TAKE IT FOR GRANTED ANYMORE Recent events in the Middle East have underlined just how To make sure we have enough energy for the future, and to essential a dependable supply of energy is to the way we live. give us time to develop alternative energy sources, we must Present indications are that supplies of imported crude oil make the best use of the sources we have now. in Eastern Canada are barely sufficient to meet demand. Nobody has the right to waste fuel, or any other form of If we can't maintain imports, real shortages of gasoline energy.The tire has core to take a good, hard look at the and heating oil could occur here in Ontario. way we use energy, and to use it wisely. But uncertain import supply isn't our only concern. Good energy habits learned now, especially by our children, Canada's own oil and gas supplies are being depleted, will bring us comfortably through the winter, and pay off and cannot be renewed. in years to core. Lets get to work r - - - - - - - - thermostat down at n ught i t1f you use vo Prolonged iding wastes gas tCan 4lthngsyou a humidifier, you'II stay comfortable you use the bus? Or ride with some- with less heat [i If theres a Shivery one else? fu, Does your size of car *oLoSfamiîy, suggest he wears really fit your needs? G e y t a sweater. Over 50 mph, economy decreases conserve energyJack-rabbit starts waste gas " hiYour heating system. Clean forced-air filters once a month D Bleed air from hot water radiators, fix leaks E Empty the flue clean-out I Have the system checked by an expert E Insulate ducts and pipes in areas that don't need heat c Glossy white radiators heat best Z A gravity 4Om44Aroundthefarm. air system with a single return works 1822 Hot water. A welI-tuned tractor burns 10% Iess best with interior doors open. Insulate exposed hot water pipes fuel E Underground or pressurized E If your water heater has a dial, try storage tanks raduce vapourization I setting it lower E A dripping tap loss Reduce tractor wheel slip and wastes up to 175 gallons of hot water you save fuel E Prolonged idling of a month EhDont use dishwashers tîln engines wastes gas Can you turn they're fulE Generally, a shower yard lights off earlier? uses Iess hot water than a bath. 45"4At work.I 2332 Around the house. Can the thermostat be turned down? Are the door seals on your oven, E Can you turn off any ights? EeHas refrigerator and freezer good? your company got an Energy El Don't use the oven if a toaster or Conservation Suggestion Scheme? Keep the heat it! fry-pan will do the job i If you buy an Insulation pays, especially in attics electric heater, make shas We're taking our own advice. I Fit storm windows, weather-strip thermostat E Use lower wattage Ai Ministries and Agencies of the outside doors Ei Keep fireplace bulbs if you can E Use Christmas Ontario Government are doing their damper closed Ei Use range hood lights from 6 pm tilI bedtime P Use bit to conserve energy Lighting and * ventilators only when necessary Ei If pots that cover stove elements heating levels are being reduced in you sleep with the window open, Ey Thaw frozen food before cooking government buildings a new clsmh do : uoedapsa Efrs reesrwmularli A emphasis is being given to economi- cal operation of vehicles: Ontario nght. pressure cooker saves energy as well Hydro and the Ministry of Education as time. are encouraging consuers and 14lAUeyu hrott schoolchildren to learn good habits Each degree you lower the thermo- 3 m3J On the road. in the use of energy. And thats just nat cuts fuel consumption about 3% A well-maintained car is an econorni- a beginning EIs possible to save by turnîng the cal car Ew Check tires andalignment Saveytresfuleck Generaldlsave energy lndustr, businss, hesness hoagiute and goermnbath.l ok oete toconserve onergy us e ehe ave f a tte or Ialsaealt Gotsvharnme t of lement