Reduce the shock of your electricity bill
Appliances and electronics can really add to your energy bill, especially since many use stand-by power when not in use. This is what is often referred to as phantom load.
PowerWISE Calculator
Did you ever wonder how much electricity your appliances use? Now you can find out just how much it costs you to run your appliances by using the PowerWISE Calculator.
Measure your carbon footprint
Zerofootprint Toronto is an innovative website that lets you measure your carbon footprint, see the impact of your lifestyle choices, and get information and tips to help you reduce it.
20/20 The Way to Clean Air
Sign up for a 20/20 Planner with Toronto Public Health and learn how to reduce your emissions by 20%.
Tips for gadgets & gizmos
- Use the energy-saver option on your computer.
- Turn off your computer and accessories when not in use.
- Unplug any adapters when they aren’t charging your device – cell phone chargers, mp3 players, etc.
- Use a power bar with an integrated timer to automatically cut the power to your home entertainment or computer centre when you know it won’t be needed — overnight, for example.
When purchasing appliances or home electronics, follow the Energuide rating, and look for the ENERGY STAR symbol.
