According to Hydro Quebec, if you’re going to leave a room for more than 10 minutes, get into the habit of switching off the lights. Some habits are hard to break, but not only will you save money by not having to replace bulbs so frequently, you’ll also save a heap on that Hydro bill.
If you have kids, get them involved and make it a fun, family activity. It’s a great way to start the conversation about energy consumption, and how every action, no matter how small, makes a difference. Ask them to keep an eye out for any lights left on, and encourage them to switch off lights especially when leaving their bedrooms by offering small incentives. They can also count how many lights bulbs are used in the house including lamps and ceiling lights – they might be surprised just how many there are!
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