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1. loaded automatic dishwasher An ENERGY STAR qualified dishwasher may consume less energy due to smart sensors that adjust the wash cycle rinse volume and the amount of water to match the load ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers also typically use only 13 to 27 litres of hot water compared to older appliances that use from 30 to 53 litres A built in booster water heater with a manual selector Switch can raise the water temperature at least 20 degrees for less than it costs to keep the water heater temperature that high Many electric and electronic devices consume electricity even when switched off Typically these units include remote or soft touch controls monitors clocks electronic timers and LED lights When power bars are switched off electronic devices are still protected from power surges However keep in mind that some recording devices such as video and DVD players may lose their programming set up if switched off by a power bar Remember to Switch off power bars during extended periods of non use such as during vacations Over 30 percent of indoor residential water consumption is a result of toilet use Ina recent study dual flush toilets saved approximately 26 percent more water than conventional 6 litre toilets when used to replace existing non efficient toilets that averaged 14 litres Consideration of other toilet water conserving methods such as water displacement devices can help conserve water while r2. Ew Natural Resources Ressources naturelles Canada Canada te CCOLKNERGY an ecoACTION initiative Interested in learning how your habits at home are linked with the environment i i Canada Take the ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes Questionnaire and discover how your energy choices can make a difference he ecoENERGY Retrofit Homes Questionnaire is a tool designed to help you become more aware of how your home uses energy and how your energy choices affect the environment This approach takes into account not only your home s energy consumption but also its impact on the surrounding infrastructures on which it relies e g sewage treatment provincial territorial electricity capacity There are many small difficult to measure actions that you the homeowner can take to reduce your impact on the environment Even small steps when taken together with those of other homeowners can help to protect our environment The first of the three parts of this questionnaire focuses on the type of appliances and equipment that you use in your home The second part addresses conservation and environmental measures that you take as a homeowner The third part considers the energy efficiency rating of your home that was presented by your energy advisor following your ecoENERGY pre retrofit evaluation When you complete the questionnaire check all the boxes that apply to you Refer to the Informati
3. ed in at least five different fixtures for general lighting indoor and outdoor Note Light emitting diode LED lights can replace CFLs but night lights and seasonal string lights are ineligible L 11 you use at least two lighting controls such as motion sensors dimmers and timers Subtotal for Energy Efficient Lighting See to calculate the points Part 2 Other Options D CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES mL Place a check mark in the box if Check 12 or 13 but not both L 12 you have central heating that uses electronic or electronic programmable thermostats to control the heating temperature L 13 you heat your house predominately with electric baseboard heaters controlled by a minimum of five electronic thermostats or electronic programmable thermostats that are wall mounted O 14 you lower the heating temperature at least 3 C 5 F overnight and when you are not at home L 15 you set your thermostats no higher than 21 C 70 F during the heating season L 16 you routinely close curtains or blinds on sun exposed windows during the day in summer to help keep the house cool and close most curtains and blinds at night in winter to help keep the house warm L 17 you do not have an air conditioner or you set your thermostat to turn your air conditioner on at 26 C 79 F or higher L 18 you routinely use cold water to wash and rinse your clothes L 19 you use an outd
4. educing waste treatment costs To reduce heat loss insulate at least the first 2 metres of the metal hot and cold water lines from the hot water heater especially if they run through unheated areas such as basements and crawl spaces Insulation can save about 2 percent on heating bills and can reduce pipe sweating problems in the summer Do not place pipe wrap insulation within 15 centimetres of exhaust vents at the top of gas or oil fired water heaters Insulate plastic pipes only with an approved type of insulation to avoid damaging plastic pipes and fittings If you will be away from your home for 3 days or more remember to switch off or turn down your water heater thermostat to a minimum setting e g vacation setting For more energy saving tips read the user s manual for your home s water heater You can protect your home and property from oil leaks by using double wall or plastic lined oil tanks non metallic oil tanks and tank and burner drip trays that have leak detection alarms If you cannot compost your kitchen waste because you do not have enough yard space or access to a communal composter score this question just based on recycling Use of curb side recycling programs e g paper glass metals and organics or use of recycling centres helps to reduce landfill loads while allowing the re use of these materials for other purposes Never dispose of toxic waste e g batteries paints solvents unused med
5. ication CFLs pesticides and herbicides in regular garbage a composter or down a drain Instead send them to your local recycling centre or toxic waste depot Send unused medications to a pharmacist Based on statements 12 to 30 tabulate your sub score NUMBER OF BOXES CHECKED POINTS The energy efficiency rating considers the existing insulation levels of all building components type and efficiency of mechanical systems space heating water heating and ventilation equipment and air tightness levels Based on the energy efficiency rating on your EnerGuide label the following points are assigned ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING POINTS oww ee
6. inst the values of ENERGY STAR appliances in the EnerGuide Appliance Directory Typically ENERGY STAR appliances are in the top 25 percent of energy efficiency performance For more information visit the ENERGY STAR Web site at www energystar gc ca To obtain a copy of the EnerGuide Appliance Directory call 1 800 O Canada 1 800 622 6232 ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioners include conventional central air systems and all window wall or multi mini split air conditioners Heat pumps include air source water source and esround source heat pump systems Solid fuel burning appliances are fireplaces and stoves that burn wood pellets corn and other grains and seeds Those with advanced combustion technology have highly efficient combustion systems that re burn combustion gases before they leave the appliance Highly efficient combustion systems are certified as CSA B415 1 or EPA 40 CFR Part 60 and they include firebox insulation to keep temperatures high preheated primary combustion and secondary air that is fed to the fire through sets of small holes above and behind the fuel bed and internal baffles that give the fuel gases a long and hot enough route so that the gases can burn completely Based on statements 1 to 4 tabulate your sub score NUMBER OF BOXES CHECKED POINTS ed Extra refrigerators and freezers can cost more than 10 a month in electricity If you need a second refrigerator or freezer
7. keep its coils and air inlets clean ensure the door seals are tight keep it defrosted and keep it full but not overloaded Better still buy the correct size ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator or freezer for your needs they are 40 percent less energy when compared with one built in the 1970s Unplug these extra appliances when not in use Based on statements 5 to 9 tabulate your sub score NUMBER OF BOXES CHECKED POINTS ones Based on statements 10 and 11 tabulate your sub score NUMBER OF BOXES CHECKED POINTS Electrical peak load reduction can be good for homeowners and the environment Reducing electrical power consumption during peak hours can lower energy bills where time of use metering is available It restores grid operating margins that prevent brownouts and blackouts reduces demand on non renewable and dirty fuel sources delays or avoids construction of new electrical generating plants and reduces greenhouse gas and pollution emissions Simple actions that homeowners can take include using timers to delay use of heating cooling equipment and appliances such as clothes washers and dishwashers to times outside electrical peak periods Typically peak periods are weekdays from 7 to 11 a m and 5 to 10 p m A relatively common assumption Is that washing dishes by hand saves hot water However washing dishes by hand several times a day could be more expensive than operating a fully
8. on and Tips section references to to help you complete the questions and to find tips on how to save energy in the home Part 1 Appliances and Equipment A HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING HVAC EQUIPMENT Place a check mark in the box if L 1 your home does not have air conditioning O 2 your home has an ENERGY STAR qualified air conditioner or heat pump O 3 your home does not have a solid fuel burning appliance such as a fireplace or a woodstove O 4 your home has a solid fuel burning appliance that has an advanced combustion system Subtotal for HVAC Equipment the points See to calculate B HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES Place a check mark in the box if your home has O 5 an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator or refrigerator freezer O 6 an ENERGY STAR qualified freezer clothes washer or dishwasher O 7 no second refrigerator refrigerator freezer or additional freezer Q 8 no dehumidifier or ceiling fan or if you have one or more they are ENERGY STAR qualified L 9 atleast three ENERGY STAR qualified consumer electronics or home office equipment e g DVD player television computer and peripherals such as printers and scanners Subtotal for Household Appliances See to calculate the points C ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING Place a check mark in the box if A L 10 you have at least eight compact fluorescent light bulbs lamps CFLs us
9. oor clothesline when the weather permits O 20 you use timers to delay the use of appliances until electrical off peak periods you turn on your dishwasher only when it s fully loaded and you use the air dry feature you turn off lights when you leave a room or when they are not needed you use at least one power bar with an on off switch that you turn off when you are not using the connected appliances entertainment and office devices to reduce standby losses you do not use an engine block heater or you use a timer for the heater that is set for two hours or less you use low flow shower heads low flow dual flush toilets and low flow aerators on faucets and have repaired all water leaks you have insulated at least the first two metres of the metal hot and cold water pipes connected to your water heater 2 you do not have a swimming pool or if you do you use a pump timer to regulate the length of time your pool pump operates or you use solar heating and a thermal pool blanket or you do not heat your swimming pool O 28 O 29 O 30 you do not heat your home or domestic hot water with oil or if you do you have an oil leak detection system you and others in your household use mostly alternate transportation such as public transport carpooling bicycling and walking you recycle all recyclable materials compost your organic kitchen waste and send toxic waste
10. to a toxic waste depot e g batteries paints pesticides Subtotal for Conservation and Environmental Measures See to calculate the points Part 3 Energy Efficiency Rating E ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING ON THE ENERGUIDE LABEL Subtotal for the Energy Efficiency Rating See amp to calculate the points Total Score Addition of subtotals A B C D and E Check Your Environmental Rating Although many Canadians are already taking steps to conserve resources and protect the environment most of us can do better Find your total score in the left column of the chart below and check how you rate ENVIRONMENTAL RATING COMMENTS SCORE RANGE 41 65 Good SIN Still room to make a difference 66 79 Very good VY IN Efforts realized Keep up the good work Congratulations Excellent VVI IN 80 100 Ahead ofthe pack Information and Tips This section will help you to complete the questionnaire as well as provide you with tips on saving energy and resources in the home ENERGY STAR qualified appliances and products are among the most energy efficient in the marketplace and are considered best in their class If the ENERGY STAR sticker is not visible check the owner s manual or the back of the equipment If you cannot find an ENERGY STAR logo or sticker you can compare the annual energy consumption listed on the black and white EnerGuide label or on the yellow and black United States EnergyGuide label aga
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