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How to save energy with water
The hotter the shower, the higher the bill. Remember, the energy it takes to heat up your water is charged on your electric bill, so it pays to cool off.
True or False
It takes less electricity to wash clothes in hot water than it does in cold water.
False! It takes a fair bit of energy to heat water, so washing in cold water saves energy.
Quick Q
What is the recommended length of a shower?
The recommended length of a shower is 5 minutes.
Quick tip
Go easy on hot water
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Reducing your hot water usage by just 5% (like when shaving or brushing your teeth) could save you $21 a year.
Wash away inefficiencies
Bring some energy-saving hot water habits into your daily routine. Stick to them consistently and keep an eye on your progress in MyHydro.
Quick tip
Fix those leaks
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Fixing a leaky hot water faucet can save you up to $33 per year in water heating costs.
True or False
Baths use less electricity than showers.
False! Baths do not use less electricity than showers.
Quick tip
Increase savings with shorter showers
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Heating your hot water can be expensive. If two people in your home cut their shower time by a minute each, you could save $30 over a year.
Quick tip
Wash your laundry in cold water
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Did you know 30% of people occasionally or never wash their laundry in cold water? Whenever possible, wash your laundry in cold water and save on your energy bill.
Quick tip
Predict the future of your next bill
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Log in to MyHydro to review your current billing period and forecast your electricity costs. You can see your consumption (as of the previous day) by month, week, day or even hour, and see the forecasted electricity costs based on your usage to date.