Home energy efficiency guide Programs, rebates and resources to help you get started

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1 ENERGY SAVINGS BEGIN AT YOUR DOOR Home energy efficiency guide Programs, rebates and resources to help you get started

2 POOLSAVER DIVE INTO SAVINGS WITH A POOL PUMP UPGRADE Get a $00 instant rebate * on a qualified variable-speed pool pump upgrade! Offer available to customers of participating electric utilities only. BENEFITS FOR POOL OWNERS Use up to 0% less electricity Variable-speed pumps run at a fraction of the speed, using only the electricity needed. Receive a quick payback With rebates and ongoing electricity savings, it can pay for itself in just two to three years. RELAX AND ENJOY QUIETER OPERATION OF YOUR SYSTEM Near-silent performance will keep your poolside peaceful. BENEFIT FROM YOUR PUMP LASTING LONGER Not running a pump at full speed, / will help your equipment last longer. MAKE YOUR HOME MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Upgrading is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint. The case for upgrading Variable-speed pumps use up to 0% less electricity than constant-speed pumps. They re also quieter, last longer and can pay for themselves in two to three years. Constant-speed pump operating 16 hours/day VS. Average cost Variable-speed pump operating 16 hours/day $1,00 - $00 rebate = $ 0 $ 00 Annual energy consumption (kwh),16 Average annual electricity cost (Based on $0.1/kWh) $ 6 $,60 Total cost over years $ $ 0 That s $,60 saved in electricity costs over years For more information and to find a participating vendor, visit poolsaver.ca For illustrative purposes only. Payback period will vary depending on model selected. Based on $0.1/kWh, operating 16 hours per day. Instant rebate will be applied at the time of purchase. Available through your local Pool and Hot Tub Council member. *Conditions apply see in-store for details. Trademark of the Independent Electricity System Operator. Used under license. Poolsaver is a registered trademark of Toronto Hydro Corporation used under licence. POOLSAVER

3 HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Helping those in need with no-cost energy upgrades The Home Assistance program includes three key elements: I can help... A detailed in-home energy assessment A Home Assistance technician will visit your home and examine all factors affecting energy use, including type of light bulbs used, age of major appliances and energy-wasting drafts. Professional installation Based on the results of your assessment, the Home Assistance technician will install the energy-efficient upgrades your home qualifies for. Helpful advice You will receive advice about energy-saving strategies and be informed about how to use new energy-saving upgrades to maximize your benefits. With the Save on Energy Home Assistance program, qualified homeowners, tenants and social and/or assisted housing providers can improve the energy efficiency of their homes. For more information, visit saveonenergy.ca/hap, phone , or info@greensaver.org Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Trademark of the Independent Electricity System Operator. Used under license. HOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

4 Heating & Cooling PROGRAM Stay comfy for less with rebates! Lower your home s energy use and live comfortably for less with a high-efficiency furnace and central air conditioner we ll help with money-saving rebates! Why upgrade? Save up to $/year in energy costs. Improve your home comfort. Boost your property value. Warm up with a $0 * furnace rebate Go high efficiency and get a $0 rebate when you upgrade your old furnace before December 1, 01. (Must be equipped with an ECM motor) Rebate ends December 1, 01. Cool down with a $600 * AC rebate Install an ENERGY STAR certified high-efficiency central air conditioner with a SEER rating of 1 or higher, and a minimum EER of 1, and get $600 back. Pump up your savings with an air-source heat pump! heat pump rebates up to $,000 * Special offer for electrically heated homes! Why upgrade? A heat pump can reduce heating costs by up to 0%. Upgrade your central electric furnace or baseboard heating to an air-source heat pump to reduce heating costs and provide air conditioning too. For full program details, visit veridian.on.ca/hvac Subject to additional terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. * Incentives are available for installation of eligible equipment completed between July 1 and Dec. 1, 01 and submitted no later than Feb. 1, 01. Equipment must be purchased from and installed by a participating contractor. Estimated annual electricity cost savings are based on past program experience. Actual savings may vary. Trademark of the Independent Electricity System Operator. Used under license. The ENERGY STAR name and symbol are administered and promoted in Canada by Natural Resources Canada and are registered in Canada by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Heating & Cooling Program

5 HVAC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Ensure your system is efficient With as much as 60% of your annual energy bill going towards heating and cooling your home, it makes sense to treat your heating and cooling systems well. In order to keep these costs under control, ensure your heating and air conditioning system is running at peak efficiency by performing regular maintenance. Use these handy tips to maximize your energy savings and the life of your furnace and air conditioner Seasonal service At the end of summer each year, have a licensed contractor service your system. Easy as 1-- Replace filters every one to three months. Mode matters Set fan to AUTO mode, as ON or CONTINUOUS mode use more energy. Reduce heat gain In the summer, draw drapes during warm days to reduce heat load in your home. Let it breathe Ensure airflow is not blocked by furniture, carpet, drapes or other items. be comfortable, not cold Save % in air conditioning costs for every C increase in temperature. Unclog coils Clean debris, dust and pollen from condenser coils. Keep ducts air tight Leaky ducts can reduce cooling efficiency up to 0%. Set your fan to Automatic Most programmable thermostats offer two fan settings: AUTO and ON. When the fan is set to AUTO, it only blows when the air conditioner is actively cooling. The primary benefit to using the AUTO setting is to cut back on energy consumption, and in turn reduce your utility bills. SYSTEM COOL Fan AUTO Fan AUTO HVAC System Maintenance

6 Time-of-use rates What you need to know about Time-of-use rates With time-of-use rates, you pay according to the time of day you use electricity. So, it s important to manage how much electricity you use and when you use it. Summer (Weekdays) (May 1 Oct. 1) Summer Weekdays P.M. MIDNIGHT NOON A.M. On-peak prices apply during the middle of the weekday, reflecting the increase in use of air conditioners. Winter (Weekdays) Summer (Nov. Winter Weekdays 1 Apr. 0) P.M. P.M. MIDNIGHT MIDNIGHT Off-peak Demand is lowest NOON NOON A.M. A.M. On-peak prices apply the morning and evening, Winter Weekdays when demand ramps up as residential MIDNIGHT electricity use increases. 6 6 The lowest rates are from p.m. to a.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends and statutory holidays. On-peak P.M Mid-peak 1 11 NOON Demand is moderate A.M. 6 Weekends & Weekends Holidays & Holidays P.M. 1 MIDNIGHT 11 1 NOON Off-peak On-peak Demand is highest 11 Demand is lowest Mid-peak Demand is moderate Demand is highest A.M. All hours of the day are off-peak. For current rates, and more information, visit oeb.ca 6 Time-of-use Rates

7 What is a kilowatt-hour? A KILOWATT-HOUR EXPLAINED A kilowatt-hour (kwh) is a unit of energy that represents one kilowatt of power expended for one hour of time. One kwh of energy is equal to 1,000 watt hours and is the equivalent of powering an watt LED bulb for 1 hours. How much does it cost? To determine the approximate cost to run an appliance, follow these three steps. 1 To calculate kwh, take the wattage of the appliance, multiply by the number of hours you use it, and divide by 1,000. This will give you the kwh. Example: A 1,00 watt appliance x hours per day / 1,000 = 6 kwh. Multiply the kwh by the time-of use price (mid-peak, on-peak or off-peak) to get the cost for using that appliance for one day. Example: 6 kwh x. cents (mid-peak) = $0.6 per day. Now, multiply by 0 to give you an approximate cost for using that appliance for one month. Example: $0.6 x 0 days = approximately $16.0 per month *^. Clothes Dryer Average,000 Watts at Cycles/week = $1/ year (OFF-PEAK) $1/year (On-PEAK) SPACE HEATER Average 1,00 Watts on hours/day = $1/Month (Off-PEAK) $/Month (On-PEAK) Electric Stove Average,000 Watts on 1 hour/day = $/Month (Off-PEAK) $/Month (On-PEAK) Dishwasher Average 1,00 Watts on hours/day = $/Month (Off-PEAK) $1/Month (On-PEAK) * Weekends are always billed at the off-peak rate and are not taken into account in determining approximate cost. ^Examples are calculated using electricity prices for time-of-use only, does not include Delivery or Regulator Charges. Cost calculations use time-of-use pricing as of September 1, 01. What is a kilowatt-hour?

8 Outage Notification Alerts Veridian strives to ensure that your power stays on at all times Storms, interference from trees and animals, vehicle accidents and loss of supply from transmitters are some of the realities affecting our power system that we try to protect against. When outages do occur, rest assured our system operators and crews work hard to restore power as quickly and as safely as possible. Register to receive outage alerts Veridian s Outage Notification Service my.alerts provides you with information and updates on outages affecting their service. You can register for my.alerts through our customer portal, my.veridian, and choose what notification method they would like to receive text, and/or phone You will receive a notification when: There s an outage affecting two or more addresses. The estimated time of restoration has been updated. Power has been restored. For more information and to register for my.alerts, visit veridian.on.ca Outage Notification Alerts

9 OUTAGE CHECKLIST OUTAGE CHECKLIST Be prepared for any storm and know exactly what to do if the power goes out. Our team is ready to respond hours a day, 6 days a year to power outages and emergency situations. At home, you can create a -hour emergency preparedness kit with the following supplies: Windup or battery powered flashlight Canned or dried food that won t spoil Candles and matches Windup or battery powered radio Manual can opener A paper list of emergency numbers and important contacts Portable external battery charger for smart devices Batteries for your flashlight and radio First aid kit Water ( litres per person per day) Cash Any other medical items and prescriptions you require Blankets Get outage news anywhere, anytime Visit our website at veridian.on.ca for our outage map and Twitter feed Follow us on Call our -hour Outage Hotline at Register for my.alerts at veridian.on.ca OUTAGE CHECKLIST

10 Lighting Part 1 LED lighting is a bright idea! The latest LED bulbs are light years ahead in efficiency, which means making your home look good can save on energy too! Advantages of LEDs LEDs are much less prone to wear and tear from frequent switching on and off Resistant to shock and vibration Stay relatively cool to the touch Perform well indoors and outdoors Need to dispose of old CFLs? Although they only contain a small amount of mercury, CFLs should not be put in your garbage or blue box Drop off burned out lights at your municipal waste depot Some retailers, such as RONA and IKEA, also accept used CFLs Already swapped? If you ve already upgraded to LEDs, follow these tips to maximize bulb life: 1 Ensure your LED bulb is appropriate for your type of light fixture. Ensure your dimmer switches are designed for LED bulbs. Exposed outdoor bulbs can be affected by extreme hot and cold temperatures. Lighting Terminology Explained Know your Kelvins and Lumens Watts (W) = energy a bulb uses Lumens (lm) = amount of light produced (brightness) Kelvins (K) = colour (appearance) Watts (incandescent) to Lumens (LED) When you re replacing inefficient bulbs, be sure to match the old wattage (W) with the new lumen measurements (lm). 60W = 00 lm W = 1,0 lm 0W = 1,600 lm Colour temperature (Kelvins) Warmer (Yellow),00K,000K Warmer light is typically best for bedroom and living areas Cooler (Daylight),000K 6,00K Cooler light is best for kitchens and workspaces. Lighting Part 1

11 Lighting Part LED bulbs are high quality, reliable and long lasting LED lighting uses % less energy than incandescent lighting. LEDs are compact, emit very little heat and can last more than,000 hours. That s to 0 years of average household use! INCANDESCENT CFL LED ABOUT 1,000 HOUR LIFE Produces more heat than light Federal ban now in effect Fragile Landfill disposal UP TO,000 HOUR LIFE Up to 0% more efficient than incandescents Contains mercury Special facility disposal UP TO,000 HOUR LIFE Up to % more efficient than incandescents Works indoors and out More durable and recyclable The average home has 0 light fixtures. Prioritize upgrades in these top five most frequently used places. Kitchen ceiling Living room table lamp Living room floor lamp Bathroom vanity lights Outdoor porch light Control your lights. control your savings! DITCH THE SWITCH Motion sensors automatically respond to your presence Increase efficiency, safety and convenience No more fumbling for switches or forgetting to turn lights off DIM YOUR BILL Save energy Enhance ambience Dimmer switches even make incandescent bulbs more efficient Check packaging to ensure compatibility of dimmer with LEDs Perfect timing Programmable timers switch lights on and off at pre-set times Portable timers plug into an outlet to automatically control lights In-wall permanent timers replace standard switches for programmed control of lights, heaters, motors, etc. Lighting Part

12 Electronics And Consumption Evict your phantom power Many electronic devices such as TVs, cable/satellite boxes, computers and cell phone chargers even coffee makers and electric toothbrushes draw phantom power, which means they use electricity unless they re unplugged. Plug electronic devices into a power bar with a switch or an integrated timer so they can be turned off completely when not in use. Energy consumption of popular electronics Speaker Dock Computer Speakers Active energy consumption Energy consumption in sleep/off mode Laptop/ Notebook Computer Monitor Compact Stereo System Video Game Console Cable/ Satellite Box Television Desktop Computer CONSUMED ENERGY (kwh/year) Electronics and Consumption

13 Energy Saving Hints and Tips Top Energy Saving Ideas Did you know that saving energy not only saves money but can also increase your home s comfort and extend the lifetime of your appliances? Here are ten easy ways to save energy in your home Dirty Dishes Be Gone! Make sure your dishwasher is full and run it after p.m. when off-peak prices begin. Watch the savings add up. Keeping Cool During the summer, aim for comfort, not chill and set your air conditioner a few degrees higher. The recommended temperatures are C when at home and C when away. Save Your Clothes and your Wallet Run cold-water washes during off-peak hours to save energy, while also preserving the colours in your clothing. 1 Staying Warm In the winter, turn the heat down a couple of degrees when you re not home to reduce the cost of operating your furnace fan. The recommended temperature is 1 C. Drying to Save Clothes dryers use a lot of energy. Wait until the evening or weekend and you ll pay less. In the summer, consider using an outdoor clothesline. Breathe a Little Replacing your furnace filter every one to three months improves both air quality and energy efficiency. Provide Some Shade Without blocking airflow, plant trees or shrubs around your air conditioning unit. A shaded unit uses up to % less electricity than it would in the sun. Cleaning Your Fridge Carefully cleaning the condenser coils will ensure your refrigerator performs efficiently. Make sure to disconnect the power to your fridge first! Get that Pool Ready! If you have a pool, run your pump and heater during off-peak hours. You may only need to run your pump for six to eight hours a day. Unplug and Save Turn off or unplug any appliance or light that s not needed. Why pay for electricity that you re not using? View a helpful list of seasonal tips at veridian.on.ca/conservation/seasonal-tips Energy Saving Hints and Tips

14 AFFORDABILITY FUND YES WE CAN HELP EASE WHAT YOU SPEND ON ELECTRICITY. FOR GOOD! IF ENERGY-SAVING UPGRADES ARE OUT OF REACH, WE RE HERE TO HELP. Your local electric utility and community services are working together to help you improve your home s energy efficiency with free energy-saving upgrades. YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR FREE ENERGY-SAVING PRODUCTS, INCLUDING: ENERGY STAR certified LEDs ENERGY STAR certified appliances Insulation and weatherstripping how the program works STEP 1 STEP STEP Simply start by filling out the form at AffordAbilityFund.org or call 1---FUND Next, you ll get a call from the AffordAbility Fund. They ll ask you some basic information, such as your net household income and average electricity bill. You ll receive your free energy-saving kit and may qualify for a free in-home energy audit and installation of energy-saving products and appliances. it all starts with your yes See what you qualify for at AffordAbilityFund.org get in touch: 1---FUND (1---6) Monday to Friday from :00 a.m. :00 p.m. EST info@affordabilityfund.org AffordAbility Fund is a trade-mark of Affordability Fund Trust, used under licence. AFFORDABILITY FUND

15 For tips and programs to help you save money and better manage your electricity use year-round, visit veridian.on.ca Contact us General Business Enquiries Ajax/Pickering: 0--0 All other service areas: Customer Services Department (all service and connection related enquiries) Ajax/Pickering: 0--0 Belleville (Construction & Engineering enquiries): Gravenhurst: All other service areas: Customer Care Department (for all billing related enquiries) Ajax/Pickering: All other service areas: Conservation for Home Phone: Conservation for Business Kirsten Hutka Phone: 0--0 ext. Phone: Melanie Walls Phone: 0--0 ext. Phone: Follow us on Trademark of the Independent Electricity System Operator. Used under license. GOLD veridian.on.ca