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? 5 THE OUTSIDE LIGHT IS… A Only turned on when I get home from work, and then off when I go to bed. B On a timer and programmed to turn on when it gets dark and then turn off at 10 p.m. C Hooked up to a motion sensor, so it only turns on if someone comes to the door. DOWNED POWER LINES INVOLVING STORMS AND OTHER INCIDENTS Follow these rules to stay safe around downed power lines 6 TO CHECK FOR AIR LEAKS AROUND WINDOWS AND DOORS, I… A Look to see if there is any light shining through gaps in the weather stripping. B Use my hand to feel for cold air seeping in around the edges of any of the windows and doors. C Use a lit candle or incense stick to detect even small leaks in the caulking and weather stripping. 6 to 9 points Aspiring Energy Saver: Your heart is in the right place, but you could use a little help. Keep reading Team Power Smart for energy-saving hints and you'll find that lowering your hydro bill is easier than you think! Downed wires may not throw sparks and should always be treated as live and extremely dangerous. ENERGY STAR COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS (CFL) • CFLs use approximately 75 per cent less energy and can last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs. • CFLs come in different colours: warm white, soft white and natural or daylight. • Use CFLs in hard to reach places, so you don't have to replace bulbs as often. • Specific CFLs are designed to work in dimmable or 3-way fixtures. STEP 1 If there's a downed power line, stay at least a bus-length away, which is 10 metres (33 feet). ENERGY STAR LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LED) • LEDs use at least 75 per cent less energy than incandescent lighting, and can last 25,000 hours, or 22 to 25 years, based on average household use. That's approximately 15 to 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and about 3 times longer than CFLs. • The light comes on quickly when turned on. • Dimmable LEDs don't flicker. • LEDs are available in traditional bulb shapes and fit easily into most existing fixtures. READ THE MANUFACTURER'S LABEL • CFLs and LEDs are available in a variety of different shapes and sizes and can be installed in a variety of fixtures. • Look for the ENERGY STAR label; it identifies products that have been tested to meet operating, reliability and energy efficiency criteria. Wondering what to do with your burnt-out light bulbs? Drop off your used residential light bulbs for safe recycling at a LightRecycle drop-off location nearest you. Visit LightRecycle.ca or call the Recycling Council of B.C. at 1-800-667-4321 to find a LightRecycle drop-off location in your area. 10m ST OP ! STEP 2 Call 911 and ensure no other bystanders move to within 10 metres of any downed lines. bchydro.com/besafe 45 B r itish C o lumbia M agazine • fal l 2 0 1 3 TEAM POWER SMART FALL 2013 13

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