Electricity conservation tips

Here are some tips Albertans can use to reduce electricity use, especially during peak times:

• Turn off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances
• Minimize the use of air conditioning by closing blinds and curtains
• Delay the use of major power-consuming appliances such as washers, dryers and dishwashers until after the peak hours of 5 – 7 p.m.
• Use cold water for washing clothes – most of the energy used goes to heating the water. Only running full loads helps too
• Cook with your microwave, crockpot or toaster oven instead of the stove – it also keeps your home cooler
• Limit the use of kitchen or bathroom ventilation fans
• Use motion detector lights in storage areas, garages, and outdoors when possible
• Work on a laptop instead of a desktop computer – laptops are more energy efficient than desktop units