Cutting Back on Energy Costs: 10 Smart Tips

According to Natural Resources Canada, over half of a home’s yearly energy consumption goes toward space heating. Fortunately, there are simple yet effective ways to reduce your monthly electric bill—without sacrificing comfort. Here are 10 practical tips to save energy and money at home.

1. Improve Home Insulation

Reduce heat loss by insulating your attic and sealing windows and doors. Use sealing tape or weather strips to keep warm air in during cold months.

Take Action: Check your home for drafts and seal them today to prevent energy waste.

2. Install a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat automatically adjusts your home’s temperature based on your schedule.

Take Action: Set it once and let it optimize your heating and cooling throughout the day.

3. Lower the Thermostat

Set the temperature to 68°F (20°C) during the day and drop it to 55°F (13°C) at night or when the home is empty.

Take Action: Layer up and save energy while sleeping or away.

4. Maintain Your Furnace

Clean vents, remove obstructions, and replace dirty filters regularly to keep your furnace running efficiently.

Take Action: Schedule seasonal furnace checks and keep vents clear of furniture.

5. Switch to LED or CFL Bulbs

Replace incandescent bulbs with Energy Star-certified LEDs or CFLs for long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting.

Take Action: Swap out your most-used bulbs first.

6. Turn Off Unused Lights

Leaving lights on wastes energy.

Take Action: Make it a habit to flip the switch when leaving a room.

7. Unplug Electronics When Not in Use

Electronics use energy even when turned off. Power strips make it easy to unplug several devices at once.

Take Action: Shut down your workstations and entertainment systems at night.

8. Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Appliances

New appliances with the Energy Star label use significantly less electricity.

Take Action: Replace old appliances when possible, especially refrigerators and washers.

9. Use Cold Water for Laundry

Washing clothes with cold water saves energy, and air drying saves even more.

Take Action: Wash full loads in cold water and hang dry when you can.

10. Run Full Dishwasher Loads

Only run your dishwasher when it’s full, and use the energy-saving cycle if available.

Take Action: Skip the heated dry setting to reduce power usage.

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