1. Replace regular incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb.
2. Put lights on dimmers and times to cut down on power use.
3. Move your thermostat down 2 degrees in a winter and up 2 degrees in summer.
4. Use a clothesline instead of a dryer when you can.
5. Turn off electric devices and unplug electronics when you’re not using them – they still expend energy when they’re not on.
6. Be sure you’re recycling at home – everything from paper and plastic to electronics, furniture, appliances and paint. Check out earth911.com for recycling resources in your area.
7. Choose well-designed, high-quality home items that stand the test of time so you can hold on to them or hand them down rather then throwing them away.
8. Clean the dryer’s lint filter before every load. A clogged filter increases energy use and it’s a safety hazard.
9. Plant a tree. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and reduce your air conditioning bill by 10-15%.
10. Switch and invest in green power – renewable sources such as wind, solar or geothermal.
11. If you’re not in the market to replace your old fridge with an energy star rated one, defrost and clean the condenser coils regularly to increase energy efficiency.

PLUS
For more energy saving tips check out these websites:

Environment Canada's Incentives and Rebates
Check out this website to find out what provincial and federal rebates, grants, discounts and other incentives you are eligible for if you choose green building methods for your home.

powerWISE
This site is designed to help Ontarians to make smart energy choices. It also features the powerWISE calculator, use it to find out how much energy it takes to run the appliances in your home.

ecoENERGY Retrofit
Visit this section of the Natural Resources of Canada site to find out about a new program launched by the Canadian Government that will offer Canadians financial incentives and information so they can retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient. Sign up for your home audit now.