POH
TO REDUCE
CONSUMPTION
TIPS
• Keep your fridge away from heat
sources, including stoves, sunlight,
heaters, and hot rooms.
• Use advanced power strips. Unlike
regular power strips, advanced power
strips work to reduce your energy
use by shutting down devices that go
into standby mode. Standby power
can account for 10% of household
electricity use.
• Set gaming consoles to standby
mode when they're not being used.
When left idle, the average gaming
system can use 90 watts of power,
which can cost you an extra $60 in
electricity each year.
• In winter, lower the temperature by
3°C or more for at least eight hours a
day to save up to 4% on heating costs.
Quick
• In summer, increase the temperature by
3°C or more for at least eight hours a day
to save up to 4% on cooling costs.
• In winter, save energy by opening shades
in the morning on the sunny side of your
house and closing them late in the day.
• In summer, close windows and shades
during the day to keep warm air out and
block heat from the sun's rays.
• Install pipe insulation on the hot and
cold water lines of your water heater.
• Install weatherstripping, caulking, and
gaskets around doors, windows, and
electrical outlets to reduce air leakage
and save energy.
To find more tips and information,
download the complete guide at
efficiencymb.ca.
>> HANDS UP ANYONE
whose dad ever said, "Shut that
door — I'm not heating the whole
neighbourhood!"
Closing doors is just one way to
reduce energy consumption.
Efficiency Manitoba offers a whole
host of tips in the Homebuyers'
Guide to Energy Efficiency,
developed in partnership with the
Manitoba Real Estate Association.
TIPS INCLUDE:
• Put a piece of paper in your
fridge door and close the door.
If the paper slides out when you
pull it, there's a good chance
the seal isn't tight and should be
cleaned or replaced.
