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Kitchener Home Energy Saving Tips

Here are energy saving tips, that can reduce the cost of keeping your home warm (or cool):

• Building a Highly Energy Efficient R-2000 Home
• Building an Energy Efficient New Home
• Having your home built to the R-2000 Standard
• Getting an EnerGuide for Houses energy evaluation for your home
• Getting an EnerGuide for Houses energy retrofit grant for your home
• Summer Tips on energy efficiency for your home
• Energy-efficient windows and sliding glass doors
• Energy-efficient lighting

Here some tips for choosing energy-saving appliances, computers & electronics:

• Tips on buying major appliances
• Tips on using major appliances
• Tips on using small appliances
• How to use the EnerGuide label to compare models
• Calculate the cost of using an appliance over the long term
• EnerGuide appliance directory

• Buying computers or home office equipment (ENERGY STAR^® qualified)
• Buying consumer electronics (ENERGY STAR qualified)
• Energy-efficient lighting
  • Major appliances
  • Heating equipment and controls
  • Domestic hot water equipment eligible for a grant
  • Cooling and ventilation equipment and controls
  • Windows, doors and skylights
  • Residential lighting