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Category: Energy
Oct
27
2010
27
2010
Bullfrog Power: 100% Green Electricity!
Filed in: EnergySupport the renewable power industry by putting your dollars towards 100% wind power generated right here in Alberta! By signing up for Bullfrog Power, you are doing your part…
Jan
20
2010
20
2010
Invest in Your Home
Filed in: EnergyWith just 13 months remaining in the EcoEnergy Retrofit program, there is no better time to think about having a home energy audit done.
Oct
10
2009
10
2009
Avoid using your toilet as a garbage can
Filed in: Energy, Waste & Recycling, Water ConservationToilets account for about 35% of residential water use, much of which may be unnecessary.
Dec
15
2008
15
2008
Clean or change your furnace filter
Filed in: Air Quality, Energy, Products & Services- A clean furnace filter will help to minimize your energy costs in the winter and maximize the efficiency of the furnace.
- For the best results, a furnace filter should be replaced or cleaned once a month, especially during the winter months.
- Reusable furnace filters are the best way to reduce waste and save money. If you have a replaceable filter, find out if a reusable option exists.
Jun
16
2008
16
2008
Avoid drinking bottled water
Filed in: Energy, Waste & Recycling, Water Conservation- Bottled water costs more per litre than gas for our cars.
- Bottled water often travels hundreds of kilometers to be sold while tap water travels from the rivers to our taps in Calgary.
- Every year, millions of water bottles end up in landfills in Canada.
- Calgary’s drinking water is very high quality and comparable to or even better than bottled water.
Jan
03
2008
03
2008
Save money and energy with your fridge
Filed in: Energy- Place a jug/container of water outside and let it freeze. Once frozen, put it in your fridge and let the ice, not your motor, do the cooling.
- Set your refrigerator temperature between 1.7 and 3.3°C (35-38°F) and the freezer compartment at -18°C (0°F) for maximum efficiency and food safety.
- Refrigerator motors and compressors generate heat, so allow enough space for continuous airflow around your refrigerator. If heat can not escape, the refrigerator’s cooling system has to work harder and use more energy.
Dec
13
2007
13
2007
If you chose to have Christmas lights, make them LED
Filed in: Energy, Products & Services- In Alberta, the majority of our greenhouse gas emissions come from electricity generation. Any steps taken to reduce electricity use are beneficial especially during the 5pm-10pm peak hours.
- LED lights use only 0.04 watts per bulb; 1/10th the energy of mini-lights and 1/100th the energy of C-7 bulbs.
- LEDs last up to 10 times longer than incandescent lights.
- If you can’t make the switch to LEDs this year, seek exchange programs next year (i.e. Home Depot Holiday Light Exchange).
Jul
16
2007
16
2007
Unplug all your electronics and appliances, especially before you go on vacation.
Filed in: EnergyMany appliances continue to draw a small amount of power when they are switched off.
Feb
27
2007
27
2007
Wash your clothes in cold water
Filed in: Energy, ShoppingSince 80-90% of the energy used in doing the wash is used to heat the water, you too may save both energy and money by switching your washing machine dial to cold and leaving it there!
Feb
15
2007
15
2007
Change at Least One Light Bulb to a Compact Fluorescent
Filed in: Energy, ShoppingSave energy and money by using compact fluorescent bulbs.