Energy-saving Tips

Space heating

Hot water

Building envelope

Lighting

Space heating

Hot-air furnace

Choose an Energy Star–certified high-efficiency furnace.
Much more energy-efficient than an ordinary furnace, it could save you up to 25% on your heating costs. To learn about financial assistance available to you on the purchase or rental of a high-efficiency furnace, check the Energy Efficiency Programs section of our Web site.

Control the temperature in your home with a programmable thermostat.
For cosy comfort and maximum energy savings, program your thermostat to maintain 17°C when you're not at home, and 20°C when you are. To find out about Gazifère’s offer to install a programmable thermostat for $40, go to the Energy Efficiency Programs section of our Web site.

Have your furnace maintained regularly by a qualified technician.
Regular maintenance ensures optimum home comfort and good energy performance from your furnace. To make an appointment, call Gazifère at 819-771-8321.

Clean or change your furnace filter regularly.
We recommend that you check your filter monthly. Clean or replace it as necessary, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Boiler

Have your boiler maintained regularly by a qualified technician.
Regular maintenance ensures optimum home comfort and good energy performance from your boiler. To make an appointment, call Gazifère at 819-771-8321.

Have heat reflector panels installed.
The installation of heat reflector panels behind your hot-water radiators or convection heaters will enable you to reflect over 90% of the heat to the interior of your home. Gazifère offers heat reflector panels to its customers at no charge. For details, check the Energy Efficiency Programs section of our Web site.

Fireplace

Close the doors and vents of your fireplace when you're not using it, to prevent air leaks.

Hot water

Maximize your savings by reducing the temperature in your water heater from 60° to 55°C (140 to 130°F).
Be sure to set the temperature at minimum when you are away for more than seven consecutive days.

Install energy-saving products.
Gazifère offers a free kit, which includes up to two reduced-flow showerheads, an aerator for your kitchen faucet and one for your bathroom, and 3 m of insulation for the outlet pipe of your water heater. To get your kit, come to the Gazifère customer service counter.

Drain your hot-water tank once a year.
In addition to saving you money, this will remove the sediment that accumulates at the bottom of the tank. Check the manufacturer's manual for more details.

Fix any leaking faucets.

Building envelope

Have an energy-efficiency expert conduct an energy assessment of your home.
When you take part in the RénoclimatMC program, you will receive personalized advice on improving your home’s energy performance. Have the recommended renovations done, and you can qualify for financial assistance from Natural Resources Canada and Gazifère. For more information on the Rénoclimat program, go to the Energy Efficiency Programs section of our Web site.

Seal your windows tighter.
To reduced air infiltration in the winter, apply transparent film to the windows you do not open. Check the window frames regularly. If the joint is not tight, caulk it.

Choose Energy Star-certified windows.
With better energy performance than traditional types, Energy Star-certified windows can give you an estimated 12% in energy savings.

Install weatherstripping on the threshold of every exterior door.

Lighting

Turn off any lights you don't need.

Replace your incandescent bulbs with Energy Star–certified compact fluorescents.
Compact fluorescents consume 75% less energy, and last 10 times as long as incandescent bulbs.

Install timers on your indoor and outdoor lights.

Decorate your home with Energy Star–certified LED Christmas lights.
LEDs consume 90% less energy, and last much longer than ordinary Christmas lights.