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IN DEPTH ? WHAT IS YOUR CONSERVATION PERSONALITY? YOU CAN TALK THE TALK, but do you walk the walk? Pick the answer that best fits your actions and see how your energy-saving efforts stack up. 1 TO LOWER MY HEATING BILL, I… A Usually remember to turn down the heat when I go out. B Use a programmable thermostat to keep it at 21º C when I'm at home during the day, and 16º C at night. C Program the thermostat to 20º C during the day – I rock a sweater when I'm at home. 2 BUYING PRODUCE IN FALL IS… A No different - I keep the same veggies on my grocery list all year round. B Disappointing – imported asparagus and hothouse peppers are expensive and just not as fresh tasting. C Great – root vegetables are great in cold-weather soups and stews, and everything's fresh at the farmers market! 3 TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE WINTER SUN, I… A Open the blinds when I get up in the morning and close them when I go to bed. B Keep the blinds open during the day to help warm the house, but close them as soon it gets dark out. C Keep the blinds open during the day, but have blackout curtains to help retain heat and block drafts after the sun goes down. 4 AS PART OF MY ROUTINE FURNACE MAINTENANCE, I… A Maintenance? Don't I just call the repairman when it starts making funny noises? B Replace the filter once a year. C Install a furnace alarm to alert me when the filter needs changing, and I vacuum out the ducts and air registers every fall. TALLY UP YOUR SCORE: 14 to 17 points 10 to 13 points worth 3 points. Power Smart Pro: Congratulations, you're an energy-saving expert and an inspiration to us all! Conservation Keener: Good job, you're getting the hang of it, but keep looking for ways to lower your consumption. Every little bit makes a difference. A is worth 1 point, B is worth 2 points and C is LIGHTBULBS: WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? TRADITIONAL TECHNOLOGY ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY Incandescent Halogen Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Light Emitting Diode (LED) ENERGY EFFICIENCY Very Low Low High Very high LIGHT COLOR OR "TEMPERATURE" Warm Warm Options range from Warm to Cool Options range from Warm to Cool DIMMABILITY Smooth through full range Smooth through full range Partial Range (special dimming CFLs available) Partial Range (special dimming LEDs available) 400-500 40W -28-29W 9W–11W 9W 800-1000 60W -41-43W 13W–16W 12.5W ONE OF THE SIMPLEST WAYS to save electricity and money is to replace your traditional incandescent bulbs with ENERGY STAR® bulbs. Learn how to maximize your savings with our Lighting Technology Comparison Chart. FEATURES LIGHT OUTPUT (IN LUMENS) 44 75W -51-53W 18W–20W 16-18W 1600-1800 ESTIMATED OPERATING COST PER LAMP (BULB) 1100-1300 100W -70-72W 23W–27W Available shortly LIFE SPAN* 1,000 hours ( ~ one year) 3,000 hours ( ~ three years) 8,000 hours ( ~ 8 years) 25,000 hours ( ~ 23 years) ANNUAL ENERGY COST ** Approx. $6.25 Approx. $4.50 Approx. $1.50 Approx. $1.25 B r itish C 2013 12 TEAM POWER SMART FALL olumbia Magazine • fa ll 2013 *Generally, the higher the lumens, the brighter the bulb **Assumptions based on 3 hours of use per day ***Estimated energy cost: $0.085/kWh Comparisons based on standard light bulb (60W incandescent; 15W CFL; 12.5W LED).