CALGARY- Looking for a way to cut down those energy bills? A new pilot project is helping Alberta homeowners cut costs on their electricity.
The Home Electricity Use Evaluation Program sees a certified energy advisor add up the appliances, electronics and lighting used in a home, to calculate how much power is used. Homeowners are also interviews about their habits, then given a report recommending ways to save money.
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“We can show them where their power draws are going by device, which are the biggest draws, and how they could potentially use them to their benefit,” explains Bret Abrams, an electricity use advisor.
The program is run by Calgary-based C3 and Natural Resources Canada, and homeowners are also eligible for a $150 discount towards the cost of the test.
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“We don’t get those messages of energy efficiency as they do in other provinces, so it’s really up to the homeowner to take charge of their electricity use,” adds Jennifer McCarron of C3. “The first step in taking charge is understanding.”
Upgrading to energy efficient appliances can save 10 per cent a year, and changing habits to conserve energy can cut another 10 per cent. Click here to learn more about the Home Electricity Use Evaluation Program.
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