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From replacing inefficient appliances to tackling renovations, there are plenty of tasks home owners can take on to save energy and make their space more comfortable.
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If your electric water heater is more than 10 years old, our advice is to replace it. An ENERGY STAR® certified heat pump water heater can use 50% less energy than a standard, older model.
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Chest-style freezers use up to 51% less energy than upright freezers. Cold air is heavier than warm air so, because chest freezers open from the top, they lose less cold air when open.
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Sealing drafty windows and doors and upgrading your insulation can save you up to 10% in heating and cooling costs. That can be more than $200 a year.
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A dishwasher that has earned the ENERGY STAR® gets your dishes clean while using less water and energy, and only costs about $30 a year if run once daily.
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Replace older outdoor incandescent or mercury vapour lamps with LED luminaries that provide similar light output while helping you save energy.