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HERE'S A sample of the 366
energy efficiency tips compiled by
the Canadian Electrical Associa-
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Each one is designed to save
you money and promote energy
conservation.

@A seldom-tused second
refrigerator can add up to unnec-
essary electricity costs cach year.

_If you don’t really need it, then

lose it — pull the plug on energy
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@ To improve your dryer’s energy
efficiency and drying time,
remember to empty the lint screen
after every load.
@ When comparing the price of
two similarly equipped appliances,
consider the comparative electric-
ity cost.

EnerGuide labels will help
determine which model consuraes
@ Microwave ovens not only save

pecial Feature of —

time, but also energy. They use
much less electricity than coaven-
tional ovens and nonce of _it is
wasted om preheating or the
surrounding air. ;

. @ Let food cocl before placing it.

in the refrigerator or freezer. Your
appliance won’t have to work as
hard and you'll save on electricity.
@ it isa myth that lights. we
more eleciricity when switched on
and off. Be sure to save money by
turning off all lights when you
don’t need them. :
@ Correct refrigerator
temperature settings save money.
2°C to 5°C for the refrigerator
and -18°C for the freezer are
recommended settings. ;
As well, remember to defrost
your freezer when ice thickness
reaches half a centimetre. ;
© Only use your dishwasher when
it is full. A full load uses much
less energy than two halfleads.
@ Cut ‘down on your energy bills
by using fluorescent - Eghts: in
places where lights are.on for long
periods. Fluorescent. lights use
75% less energy and last ten times
longer than incandesceat bulbs. _
@ Be aware of energy efficiency
with computers. A lap-top con-

sumes 90% less energy than a

desktop unit of equal power.

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is the centre of your home and a change

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