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Take a close look at
the energy system
your home
Many householders are concerned with
saving energy in their homes. Limiting
home energy costs is economically attrac-
tive, but it is a challenge that requires
thorough analysis and planning.
The question most people ask is, "Where
do I begin?"
The first step should be a close look at the
energy system your home represents - its
age, construction, shape and size, the
amount of existing insulation, the type,
volume and cost of heating fuel used, and
any other energy requirements.
Possible improvements can then be iden-
tified and placed in order of importance and
feasibility. Some things can be done easily
at little or not cost, while other measures re-
quire professional help and involve a more
substantial investment.
If you're seeking advice, you can save
time and guarantee the most accurate
results if you have a record of your energy
costs on a monthly basis.
A number of places can provide advice on
both. general and specific energy concerns.
The HEATLINE, available by call
' 1-800-267-9563 toll-free to Ottawa, offers in -
represents
formation about specific conservation
measures and programs.
The HEATLINE also offers the free
Ener$ave Home Energy Analysis, which
will estimate costs, savings and payback
periods for any airtightness or insulation
improvements you might wish to make.
Energy Mines and Resouces Canada has
offices in each province and territory,
where you can get information on grant
assistance programs, publications and addi-
tional province -specific services.
Your home's energy system will always
require maintenance and monitoring and,
because it is one of the biggest investments
you'll make, protecting it is important.
Remember :
•The best energy savings are not always the
most obvious. Strike a balance between
costs, payback period and convenience.
•Locally available options,' such as the use
of wood fuel for heating, can affect your
priorities and the rate at which other
measures pay off.
•Make the most of low-cost and no -cost
opportunities.
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20=40% Chimney
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Doors &
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The best energy savings are not always the most obvious. Strike
a balance between cost, payhacks and convenience.
Small-scale
hydro saves
many dollars
When most people think of hydroele trio
generation, they think of Niagara Falls or
James Bay - gigantic installations caphble
of generating gigawatts of power. But n►any
people are starting to realize that it often
pays to think small.
The harnessing of Ontario's abundant
water resources played a crucial role in the
economic development of the province.
Mills and factories were established
where water power was available, and later
these sites provided the first electric power
for their communities.
Water power nowprovides about 36 1per
cent of Ontario's electrical energy, and the
experts say it will continue to play an impor-
tant part in the province's energy futurfr. It
is renewable, plentiful,. environmentally
safe and can be easily tapped by existing
technology.
Small-scale hydro sites - developments
with less than 20 MW in generating capacity
- are becoming an increasingly attractive
alternative for people whose electricity costs
are higher.
This is especially true in locations with a
good small-scale hydro site nearby, and
which are remote from Ontario's electrical
grid.
Ontario has hundreds of small sites with
the potential to generate enough hydroelec-
tric power to serve businesses, homes,
farms, shops and small communities.
Since 1982, the Ontario Ministry of Energy
has funded the installation of several small-
scale hydro projects to show not only that
these systems are feasible, but that installa-
tion costs can also be recovered in a surpris-
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