Tips

  • Turn down the temperature on your water heater to 120F (49C), and take cooler baths and showers
  • Turn off the water when you are brushing your teeth
  • Use towels two or three times before laundering them
  • Time showers to be five minutes in length
  • Replace light bulbs with CFLs, if possible

Upgrade Opportunities

  • Replace a 13L tank toilet with a low-flow toilet that uses only 6L per flush
  • Replace showerheads with low-flow showerheads

If You’re Renovating

  • Consider installing a urinal, in addition to a low-flow toilet
  • Consider installing a locally-sourced or eco-friendly flooring option

Checklist

  • Building Envelope
  • Bedrooms/Home Office
  • Washrooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement
  • Heating and Cooling
  • Exterior

Important Component

  • Description of the area of the home and a breakdown of the Checklist section that deals with that area.
  • Tips that you can easily implement for little or no cost to improve comfort and energy efficiency in your home.
  • Upgrade Opportunities that address home improvements that take a greater commitment, either of time or money, and could significantly improve a home’s comfort and energy efficiency. These can be done by a homeowner who has skills in this area or a professional.