TIPS FOR SAVING ENERGY WITHOUT SACRIFICING COMFORT

It's easy! Just make the right choices in everyday matters: turn down thermostats at night, and use less energy when showering, doing laundry and preparing meals.

Distribution of electricity consumption in a home (%)

Heating	Hot water	Appliances	Lighting	Other
54%	20%	18%	5%	3%

Here are a few tips to help you reduce your energy consumption. By taking up a few good habits, you can save significantly.

Heating

Turn down the temperature by a few degrees at night.
Keep furniture away from heating sources (baseboard heaters, radiators).
Open blinds and curtains during the day and draw them closed in the evening.

Appliances

Set the refrigerator temperature to between 2°C and 4°C and maintain this temperature.
Preheat the oven for no more than 10 minutes.

Electronics

Turn off electronics when you aren't using them (e.g. TV, stereo, etc.).

Lighting

Turn off the lights when you leave a room: you'll save energy and your lightbulbs will last longer.