Money-saving Energy Tips

At the beginning of 2011, the Government of Ontario announced that Hydro prices would increase by 7.5 per cent per year for the next five years. As a home or business owner, this increase will definitely impact your budget. Now, more than ever, people are focusing on saving money and energy. As a consumer, there are many things you can put in place to immediately gain savings. Here are some suggestions:

Lighting

Reduce your lighting costs and energy loads by up to 80%!

Lighting drives 25% of the average home energy budget and 30% to 40% of the average business energy overhead. The electricity used over the lifetime of a single incandescent bulb costs, on average, 10 times the original purchase price of the bulb itself. LED bulbs have a life span of five years, meaning less maintenance and installation fees while offering an environmentally conscious alternative. LED bulbs are a perfect retrofit for existing light fixtures and a great choice for indoor pot lights, soffit lighting, and landscape lighting applications.

If you are thinking of enhancing the beauty and value of your home with soffit lighting and indoor pot lights, consider LED bulbs as an option. As a listed “Energy Advisor”, talk to us about a lighting audit in your home or business and start
SAVING.

Home Automation

Remotely control all of your homes electrical devices

In the haste of the morning rush it’s not uncommon to second guess whether the coffee machine or one of the lights was turned off. Not only can leaving appliances or lights on be hazardous, it’s not energy efficient. One of the most efficient ways to reduce your energy consumption is with a complete home automation solution which will allow you to manage any electrical device in your home from a remote location with your PC, Smart Phone or tablet. Just think of the convenience of getting home and having your oven pre-heated, or your cottage lights and heat turned on before you arrive.

If you are building a new home, renovating or just want to have full control of your homes electrical devices, let us help you turn your home into a “Smart Home”.