Register for the Calgary Climate Symposium that will run online from October 21-25. The symposium is part of The City’s commitment to educate and support sustainable practices year-round.
Best practices
Together we can be energy efficient year-round by adopting energy efficient practices. Here are a few of the ways we can do this:
Wash your clothes in cold water
Wait for a full load to do the laundry
Hang your clothes to dry outside on a line or inside on a drying rack
Wait for a full load to do the dishes
In the summer, close window coverings to keep your home cool
In the winter, open south-facing window coverings to keep your home warm
Weatherstrip your home
Use a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature when you’re not home
Turn down your thermostat to 17° C (63° F) when you’re not home for more than three hours or when you’re asleep