Conserve power in 2007

Cambridge Times Online published a list of 10 simple ways to get started saving energy and money in your home this year. Here is the first tip, to read the rest simply follow the link at the end of this post.

Make conservation your New Year’s resolution. I would like to say thanks to everyone who answered my call to use less electricity in 2006.

We’ve made a good start, reducing our electricity use during a time when our economy was growing. This is a great achievement. In the new year, I challenge Ontarians to lose more kilowatts. It’s a lot easier than you might think, and you’ll be surprised by how much money you can save.

Here’s my top 10 list of simple ways to get you started.

10. Wrap your electric water heater and reduce energy use by eight to 10 per cent with an easy to install tank insulating blanket, available at hardware and building supply stores.

Read the rest of the top 10 simple ways to save power.

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