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Switch to CFLs from Incandescents

Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use about one third of the energy that incandescent bulbs use to deliver the same amount of light. They come in many shapes, sizes, wattages and colour tones, to suit almost any fixture and function.

Learn more about switching to CFLs

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Power Smart Green Guides

There are many opportunities to save energy and save money in your home or business. Check out our Green Guides for in-depth tips and related information to make the right choices and start you on the path to energy efficiency.

Electronics Guide

The way you use electronic devices, and the product choices you make, significantly impacts your home energy use.

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Kristen Kreuk

Kristin Kreuk's big challenge

Smallville star Kristin Kreuk lives in a big heritage house in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood of Vancouver. When her house underwent a Power Smart audit, revealed was a need for double-pane windows, blown-in insulation and a new hot water heater.

"It's beautiful, but there's a lot of air coming in and losing heat," says Kreuk, who became a Team Power Smart leader in 2007.

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Power Smart rebates & savings

Take advantage of rebates and incentives on everything from windows and appliances to lighting. Look for limited time offers along with popular ongoing initiatives, including our such Fridge Buy-Back Program.

Details on rebates & savings

Incentives from LiveSmart BC

Armed with a war chest of $60 million, the LiveSmart BC Efficiency Incentive Program offers an energy assessment and incentives package that should prove irresistible to British Columbians looking to upgrade the energy efficiency of their homes.

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No-cost and
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Enter your dwelling type and heating type into our tips tool to check out no-cost, low-cost tips options, including information on how much money you could save.

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Last Modified: Nov 10, 2008

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