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Scare the phantom power out of your home
What is phantom power? When you turn off your TV, you probably think it’s no longer using energy, right? Wrong! We ...
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Use your dishwasher more efficiently for big savings
We know that dishes can pile up fast! Instead of putting your gloves on and scrubbing your dishes, why not let your ...
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Choosing energy-efficient windows in four easy steps
Windows are a key element of your home, especially when it comes to energy efficiency as they can be a significant ...
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Back to school with energy savings
It’s officially back-to-school season and this comes with many changes. As summer turns to fall, we change our daily ...
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How to stay cool all summer
The temperature may be rising, but your utility bill can still stay cool! It might be tempting to blast the air ...
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Not your average calculator – Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Have you ever wondered how your energy consumption habits translate into greenhouse gas (GHG) emissio ...
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Simple tips for brighter savings
Looking for easy and affordable ways to save more energy at home? Let’s start with your lighting, which represents 3.6 ...
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It's lights out for halogens in Europe…
Halogen lightbulbs are now banned across Europe, replaced by more energy efficient bulbs. ...
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How to recognize energy scams
Knock, knock. Who's there? Probably not a representative of ENERGY STAR® Canada, that's for sure! Your utility company ...
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Guide to residential water heaters
Between washing dishes, clothes, cleaning the house and showering or bathing, Canadians use an average of 75 litres of ...