Ontario's Home - Whole Home Tips
- Keep your curtains and blinds open during winter days and closed during summer days.
- Helps heat your home on cold days, keeps your home cooler on summer days, and reduces energy used by your furnace or air conditioner.
- Install ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances wherever possible.
- ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances are rated among the most energy-efficient and save you money on your energy bills.
- Install insulation, caulking and weather-stripping around your home.
- Consider these steps when renovating or weather proofing your home. It will save energy and provide a more comfortable home.
- Reduce and reuse before you recycle.
- Refuse what’s unnecessary, such as packaging or bags, and reuse before you recycle to reduce pressure on our landfills.
- Learn more about conserving energy and saving money!
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