Just Energy

At home

General

• During winter, lower your thermostat to 68 degrees or lower. In the summer, set it to 78 degrees or higher.
• Replace incandescent with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Use dimmers on existing incandescent bulbs.
• Turn off TVs and lights when you leave the room or aren't using them.
• Make sure your home is properly insulated to match standards based on your region, weather and construction design.

Kitchen

• Dry items in your dishwasher simply by opening the door and not using a 'high temp' option.
• Boil water in a pot on the stove instead of using a kettle.
• Use smaller appliances such as the microwave or toaster instead of the oven.

Bathroom

• Use a low-flow showerhead.
• Take short showers instead of baths.
• Install dual-flow toilets to reduce the amount of water used per flush

Basement

• Insulate your water heater and all water piping.
• Clean and replace your furnaces filter, and clean your ducts every few years.
• Move items from your freezers/refrigerators to your cold room/cantina (if possible).

At work

Heating & cooling

• Make sure all windows and doors are closed during off hours, and only open when necessary during open hours.
• Consider using a heat recovery system, which can save up to 60%-70% of lost heat through your ventilation system through air-to-air exchange system.
• Use sunlight instead of turning on the heat, where applicable.
• Reduce air conditioner usage in summer.

Lighting

• Open blinds and shades instead of turning on lights where you can.
• Replace incandescent with energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Use LED signage, monitors and holiday lights.
• Use occupancy/motion sensors for areas of your office to automate when lights shut off.

Equipment

• Turn all computers and network peripherals off at day end.
• Use energy efficient devices and replace all CRT screens with LCD/LED.
• Use a humidity control system to control your freezers or cold rooms by a few degrees.

Facilities

• Check for leaks in you compressed air systems.
• Take part in a recycling program and make sure all lighting, appliances and electronics are recycling if possible.
• Consider investing in a solar panel system, as it will provide long term energy efficiency.
• Using energy efficient toilet and drainage systems can reduce wasted water from your building.

Your vehicle

General

• Try and carpool whenever you get the chance to reduce the number of cars on the road.
• Make sure your tires are always filled with air, which increases movement efficiency.
• Clear out all heavy items in your truck and backseat, so that you are not being weighed down.
• Have regular maintenance on your vehicle to make sure that everything is working to the best performance.
• In the long term, you may want to consider investing in a 'hybrid' or other fuel source vehicle, as it will significantly reduce your energy costs and emission output.

Winter

• Installing winter tires will help increase movement efficiency and mileage, that way your vehicle is not working harder to push forward than it should.
• Park your car in the garage (if possible) so that it is cleaned off and easier to drive than if it was in the snow.
• Do not warm your vehicles up by turning on the heat and idling, as you waste gas and heighten the vehicle's emissions - simply driving right after turning on the ignition will warm the vehicle up just as well.
• Find alternate routes to your destination, as spending time in traffic not only wastes gas, but will likely force you to use more heat.
• When using the heat, try and regulate it throughout the vehicle and slowly turn it down over time or redirect it to the defogger (front and back) if needed.

Summer

• Try not to drive faster than highway limits (55mi/h or 100km/h) as it causes you to lose your fuel efficiency.
• Do not use the air conditioning on days where the wind or cooler air will suffice.
• If you must use the air conditioning, try and have it regulate throughout the car and lower the temperate over time.

Everyday

• Separate your recyclable and compost material from your garbage in order to reduce landfill waste.
• When shopping, use the least amount of plastic bags possible or use recyclable bags that can be used over again.
• Use products made of recycled (FSC) paper, or biodegradable materials.