Heating Guide

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Your home provides many opportunities to make positive energy-saving decisions. Our Power Smart Green Guides offer you in-depth tips, related Buyer's Guides, and further Resources, that can help you shrink your energy bills, and your environmental impact.

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caulking a windowDraftproof Your Home
Wherever you feel cold air coming in, you have a leak...
Manage Your Thermostat
One simple way to minimize wasted energy is to heat your home strategically.
Get Energy-Efficient Windows
Efficient windows can cut annual energy costs by up to 20%.
   
10_1_2_6-plants-at-windows-tnShade Your Windows
Heat loss from windows can account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill in winter.
filter replaced on heat pumpMaintain Your Heating System
Keeping your equipment well maintained can go a long way.
man reading near fireplaceEnsure Your Fireplace is Efficient
When you cozy up to a crackling fireplace on a cold day, you might be robbing your home of heat.
HVAC equipment

Learn About Heat Pumps
In some parts of B.C. a heat pump can significantly lower your heating costs.

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Add or Upgrade Insulation
Upgrading your heating system might make your home warmer, but if it can’t hold the heat in, you will waste energy.

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Last Modified: Mar 31, 2011