HOME & COTTAGE
REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION MEANS LOWER HOUSEHOLD COSTS
WORDS BY Brianne Hogan PHOTOS BY Jenna Rachelle
As a homeowner on PEI, it’s essential to be prepared for the cold months of winter and to ensure your house is properly insulated and heated. However, trying to save money on energy while combating the cold can be a constant struggle.
“In our climate, winter is the season where we use the most energy. The colder it gets, the faster your home loses heat, and the more energy you need to provide to keep your home comfortable,” says Mike Proud, senior manager at efficiencyPEI. Which is why, if you’re seeking to reduce your energy consumption to keep household costs low—in addition to finding ways to do your part when it comes to climate change—the programs and rebates available through efficiencyPEI might be exactly what you’re looking for. “As community-led energy generation becomes a reality in Prince Edward Island, we have to make sure that the energy we do use in PEI is used as efficiently as
◄ Mike Proud, senior manager at efficiencyPEI. (Photo by Evan Ceretti)
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www.pei-living.ca WINTER 2020
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