Thermostats
Set the temperature back when you’re out or asleep.
They say “don’t sweat the small stuff,” but sometimes seeing the bigger picture means taking a closer look at the details. Whether it’s at home, school, or work, using energy wisely is always on our minds at takeCHARGE. It’s time to rethink how we use energy – and we’re here to help with expert advice, rebates on energy-efficient products, and tons of tips that’ll have you saving energy (and money) every day.
Watt Uses Watt?
Top Ways to Save
Curtains
Open curtains to let in daytime sunlight, and close them at night.
Open curtains to let in daytime sunlight, and close them at night.
Hot Water
Take shorter showers and wash clothes in cold water to save energy.
Take shorter showers and wash clothes in cold water to save energy.
Insulation
Add basement and attic insulation to keep the heat inside and save on heating costs.
Add basement and attic insulation to keep the heat inside and save on heating costs.
Draft Proof
Seal and save with weatherstripping, door sweeps, window insulation kits and more.
Seal and save with weatherstripping, door sweeps, window insulation kits and more.
Thermostats
Upgrade to programmable thermostats – set it and forget it!
Upgrade to programmable thermostats – set it and forget it!
Setting Back Heat
Set the thermostat back just 5°C to save energy and money.
Set the thermostat back just 5°C to save energy and money.
Curtains
Open curtains to let in daytime sunlight, and close them at night.
Open curtains to let in daytime sunlight, and close them at night.
Hot Water
Take shorter showers and wash clothes in cold water to save energy.
Take shorter showers and wash clothes in cold water to save energy.
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