Tier 1

Estimated Annual Savings = $20-50

• Install low-flow faucets and showerheads to reduce water usage and reduce the cost of heating water by up to 50%
• Choose energy efficient appliances
• Install outdoor motion detector switches
• Replace air conditioner and furnace filters regularly

Tier 2

Estimated Annual Savings = $50-100

• Use power bars to switch off your electronics
• Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs
• Install a programmable thermostat

Tier 3

Estimated Annual Savings = $100-250

• Caulk all windows and make sure your home is properly insulated
• Use ceiling fans year round to help circulate warm and cool air evenly around a room*
• Replacing an old refrigerator with an energy efficient one can save enough electricity to light the average home for more than four and a half months

Tier 4

Estimated Annual Savings = $250+

• Replace your existing windows and doors with energy efficient designs that will reduce your home’s energy use (both heating and cooling).
• Replace your existing furnace with a high efficiency furnace. They have increased safety (for newer airtight homes), longevity and there is no need for a chimney.

(Courtesy of RBC)