Save your energy for love

News Release
Min. of Energy

Feb. 1, 2006. Five ways to turn on the heat this Valentine’s Day without turning up the heat – brought to you by The Ontario Ministry of Energy.
“Lower the lights and have a romantic dinner”.
Turn your lights off when they’re not needed.  Installing compact florescent bulbs will also cut your lighting bill in half.
“Cuddle under a fuzzy blanket and give one to your water heater.”
Wrapping your electric heater in a tank blanket reduces the amount of energy it uses.
“Turn the thermostat down and snuggle.”
Turning the thermostat down by 2 degrees when you go to bed and when you leave for the day saves up to $100 a year.
“Spend time together and do the dishes and laundry another day.”
Waiting until you have a full load of laundry or dishes before running the machines saves energy.
“Close the curtains, turn off the lights and go to bed early.”
At night, pull your window coverings closed to avoid warm air from escaping through windows. Open your window coverings during the day to let the sun warm up rooms.
 For more energy conservation tips visit www.energy.gov.on.ca