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Tips For Renters – Lighting

Install outdoor automatic timers
You won’t have to remember to turn your outdoor lights on in the evening and off during the day. Installing a timer can cut your outdoor lighting energy use by up to half. Or use motion detectors that switch on automatically when people move close to them and switch off after a few minutes.

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Use more-efficient light bulbs
The amount of electricity needed to light a Canadian home results in almost one third of a tonne of GHGs each year. By replacing five of the most used standard bulbs in your home with ENERGY STAR®-qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs, you can reduce your GHGs and save about $30 each year. Answers to your frequently asked questions.

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