Top 10 Tips at Home

The actions that we commit to today can have an impact on the for generations. Inspired by Earth Hour, we bring you these top 10 tips that  will add up to big savings for you and the environment.  Complete all these actions and take 1 tonne of green house gases from your carbon footrpint this year.  

1. Lower the thermostat when not in use    

    Carbon savings = 0.4

    Dollar savings    = $87

2. Wash clothes in cold water

    Carbon savings = 0.2

    Dollar savings    = $57

3. Replace light bulbs

    Carbon savings = 0.1

    Dollar savings   = $68

4.  Turn down the hot water temperature

      Carbon savings = 0.1

      Dollar savings   = $18

5.  Use low-flow showerheads and water-efficient faucet aerators

     Carbon savings = 0.1

     Dollar savings   = $34

6.  Weather-strip my windows and doors

      Carbon savings = 0.1

      Dollar savings    = $30

7.  Replace an appliance

     Carbon savings = 0.0

     Dollar savings      = $41

 8.  Replace a window

      Carbon savings = 0.0

      Dollar savings   = $10

9.  Replace my furnace and hot water heater

     Carbon savings = 1.0

     Dollar savings    = $247

10. Upgrade my home’s insulation

      Carbon savings = 0.4

      Dollar savings    = $147