TIP for Monday August 18th, 2008

Have you made the switch? Replaced those old bulbs with LED’s? Even though LED’s are a bit more expensive, replacing an incandescent bulb with one LED can save you more than $700 over its lifetime. LEDs use less energy, about 1/10th, than standard bulbs and generate half the heat. LED’s last about 60,000 hours compared to 1,500 for regular bulbs which is why they are great for bulbs in hard to reach places, because you almost never have to change them. So what are you waiting for? Make the switch.

TIP for Monday August 4th, 2008

Gorgeous holiday Monday and if you’re cruising around the GTA and you can handle it roll the windows down. BUT if you’re clocking more than 70kmph turn on the A/C. Now we all know that air conditioners drag down our vehicle’s fuel efficiency, but once your car is moving at over 70kmph, your car windows, when down, provide wind resistance and actually decrease your engine’s efficiencies at higher speeds. By being smart about your cooling system you can save 10-20% on fuel consumption and reduce harmful emissions that effect our air quality.

TIP for Friday August 1st, 2008

Update your kitchen by using energy-efficient appliances, and save time, money and energy, and get rid of that old, noisy fridge or dishwasher. Here’s what you can save; by replacing a 10-year-old dishwasher you could save up to $44 a year; replacing your old oven with a new microwave you will use 14% less energy; switching your regular light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs will save you up to 50 percent on lighting in your electricity bill. Plus save water with newer energy-efficient dishwashers. On average, they use six fewer gallons of water per load than washing by hand.