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MAKE YOUR OWN MASON JAR LED LAMP

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Trace the diameter of the socket onto the lid. Use the hammer and nail to perforate the lid.

STEP2Gently tap out the inner circle.

STEP3 Screw the socket into the lid so that it sits neatly on the surface.

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Mason jar with screw-on lid• Cord set with socket• LED bulb• Hammer• Finishing nail• Marker• Rope or yarn

STEP5Tighten the jar lid and hang.

Twist the LED into the socket and lower into the jar.

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Contest rules and conditions on back cover.

STYLE IT UP!LEDs stay cool to the touch, making it easy to safely decorate your lamp with rope or yarn.

WIN A WINK SMART HOME STARTER KIT ($219 VALUE)Share a photo and tell us how you’re saving energy using the hashtag #TOsaves. One winner every month until March 2016!

Control lights and other devices from your smartphone, and enhance home security.

KIT INCLUDES:Wink HUBNest ProtectLink Starter Kit

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FALL PREp

YOUR DIY FALL ENERGY CHECKLIST

SCHEDULE A TUNE-UP Clean or replace furnace filters once a monthduring heating season.

SET TO SAVE Set your thermostat to 20°C during the day, 18°C overnight and 16°C when you’re away.

WRAP YOUR PIPES Insulate the first 2 metres of hot water pipes extending from your tank to prevent heat loss.

INSPECT YOUR DETECTORS Test and replace batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working.

DEGREES MAKE A DIFFERENCESet your electric water heater temperature to 48°Cto save energy and avoid scalding.

SEAL THE DEAL Caulk or seal drafts around windows, doors and electrical outlets to saveup to $350 a year.

With nights getting cooler, chilly days won’t be far behind. This is the perfect time of year to get your home ready for winter. Here are 10 easy steps to keep your home cozy and your energy costs in check.

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PUT LIGHTS ON TIMERS Install timers on indoor and outdoor lights to save energy and keep your home secure.

SHRINK HEAT LOSS Use heat-shrink plastic to reduce heat loss from windows you aren’t going to open over the winter.

CLEAR THE AIRWAYS Clean dryer lint traps, stove vents and bathroom vents to prevent fires and save energy.

DON’T LET DUST SETTLE Vacuum your refrigerator’s coils and intake grille every 3 months to maximize efficiency.

3 EFFORTLESS WAYS TO GET ORGANIZEDTAKE IT ONLINEManage your account the easy way with tools and services in one convenient place – My TorontoHydro®.

SET UP AUTOMATIC PAYMENTSWith a pre-authorized payment plan, your bills will always be paid securely and on time.

CUT DOWN ON CLUTTERSwitch to eBills to access your current and past bills online – anytime, anywhere.

Go paperless at mytorontohydro.com

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POWER BARSWITH TIMERS OR AUTO-SHUTOFF Fight phantom power to save up to 10% on electricity costs!

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CERTIFIED SPECIALTY CFLS (MULTIPACKS)Switch 5 incandescent bulbs to CFLs and save up to $30 a year!

Please note: Retailers are subject to change. Product selection may vary by location.

The Home DepotUnion LightingWalmartGiant Tiger

MEET THE ENERGY EXPERTS SEPT. 26 & 27, OCT. 10Visit any Toronto location of Lowe’s or The Home Depot. We’ll be on-site from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tips, prizes and answers to your questions about energy efficiency.

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SENSE APPEALWhy waste energy?Set sensors to save.

SWITCH IT UPTurn old into new to save up to 75%.

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LIGHTING EXPERT SAMANTHA SANNELLA ON THE ADVANTAGES OF LED LIGHTING

Samantha Sannella is a design consultant, owner of Urban Retreat Homes and is the former president and CEO of the Design Exchange. She also teaches part-time at Ryerson University.

Anything that uses a regular bulb can be changed to an LED

WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO USE LEDS IN YOUR HOME? Start with ceiling fixtures and pendants – anything that uses a regular bulb can be changed to an LED. In Toronto, many homes have halogen pot lights that give off a lot of heat and burn out often. These are also replaceable with slimline LED retrofit fixtures.

DON’T LEDS PRODUCE “COLD” LIGHT?Not at all! Colour temperature for LEDs has greatly improved. For residential lights, choose an LED with a temperature of between 2,500 K and 3,500 K. This will give the home a lovely warm glow.

WHAT DO YOU SAY TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HESITANT ABOUT THE COST OF LEDS?I say, invest, invest, invest! The cost of LEDs has decreased and Toronto Hydro offers coupons to save even more. Your utility bills will be lower and you won’t have to climb a ladder to replace a light which is a great benefit.

WHERE ARE SOME UNEXPECTED AREAS TO USE LEDS? My favourite place is in a kitchen cabinet drawer, so that when you open it, the light automatically switches on. LEDs can also be installed for dramatic effect with crown moulding and baseboards, as well as in the shower.

CAN LEDS ENHANCE OUTDOOR SPACES?LEDs make great additions to the garden for the ‘twinkle’ effect and for security lighting. Because they rarely burn out, they are a good maintenance-free option.

LEDs last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs

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ARE YOU READY FOR WINTER?HOW TO TAKE THE BITE OUT OF HIGHER HEATING COSTS Last February set a record as Toronto’s coldest month ever, with wind chills hitting the -40°C mark and a whopping 23 extreme cold alerts issued by Toronto Public Health.

With another potentially long winter ahead, Torontonians – especially those living on fixed or modest incomes – may feel the sting of higher-than-usual heating bills. With as much as 50% of energy costs spent on heating, even small, inexpensive ways to save energy can make a big difference in staying comfortable while keeping costs down.

5 BUDGET-FRIENDLY WAYS TO KEEP THE HEAT IN Use weatherstripping around doors and windows to reduce heating costs by up to 30%

Open blinds during the day and close them at night

Keep humidity levels at no higher than 30% to make your home feel warmer

Turn down the heat by just 2 degrees to reduce heating costs by up to 5%

Close heat registers in rooms you’re not using

IS MONEY TIGHT? SUPPORT TO HELP YOU SAVEFind out if you qualify for FREE home energy upgrades:

ENERGY STAR® certified appliances

ENERGY STAR® certified light bulbs

Low-flow showerheads, power bars, insulation and more

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POWER OUTAGESTHERE’S A MAP FOR THATOUR OUTAGE MAP IS NEW, IMPROVED AND MORE HELPFUL THAN EVER

REGISTER FOR OUTAGE ALERTS We’re currently developing a notification program to provide you with timely updates during major outages. Sign up at outageTO.com

INVESTING IN TORONTO’S FUTURE Toronto’s building boom is putting a strain on our electricity system. That’s why we’re investing approximately $195 million in the Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station. This new underground station will help increase reliability and avoid widespread outages. Watch the video at torontohydro.com/copelandstation

Toronto Hydro has hired GreenSaver to deliver this program.

• See estimated times for restoration (ETR)

• Get timely status updates • Search by address • More detailed, accurate boundaries

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