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• Demand for power is highest during the hottest and coldest days of the year. You could save over $200 a year on your power bills with 5 simple tips.
• Start saving power this summer by adjusting your thermostat, hang drying your laundry, using a power bar, unplugging unused electronics, closing your blinds during the day and rotating your ceiling fan counterclockwise.
• Complete our Summer Power Savings Survey to learn more about energy efficient ways to save this summer and be entered for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages, valued at $300 each.

In Saskatchewan, we use the most power on the hottest and coldest days of the year, especially in the evenings between 5 and 9 pm. This is when we’re at home cooking, cleaning and cooling or heating our homes. With just 5 simple energy efficiency tips, you could save over $200 a year on your power bills. Start saving this summer!

• Adjust your thermostat by 2 degrees
  • Changing the temperature of your home by a few degrees can make a big difference. Turning up the temperature on your thermostat by two degrees Celsius for an 8-hour period could save you up to $55 a year on annual cooling costs.
• Hang dry your laundry
  • Hang drying 2 loads of laundry a week instead of using your clothes dryer can save you over $100 a year in power costs. Not only will you save money, but hang drying is gentler on your clothes, helping them keep their shape and last longer.
• Use a power bar and unplug electronics
  • Use a power bar to manage your entertainment, computer and gaming devices. Using a power bar or simply unplugging electronics not in use can save you up to $50 a year. This is an easy way to reduce energy costs without having to spend money on new gadgets.
• Close your blinds
  • During the day, block out the sun with blinds to reduce heat from entering your home and save up to 30% on your cooling costs. At night, open your windows to let the cooler evening air in. Doing these simple things can improve your home’s comfort and save you money.
• Rotate your ceiling fan counterclockwise 
  • Setting your ceiling fan to rotate counterclockwise creates a cooling breeze that can help save on cooling costs. This small change can help you save on your bill by reducing the need for extra cooling.

Enter to win the Summer Power Savings Contest

Complete our Summer Power Savings Survey to learn more about energy efficient ways to save this summer and be entered for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages, valued at $300 each.

Energy Efficiency Programs and Tools — More Ways to Save!

Learn more about our programs and tools to help reduce your power use in your everyday activities:

• Energy Assistance Program: Save up to $230 a year on your utility bills and make your home more energy efficient with the FREE Energy Assistance Program available for lower-income customers.
• Energy Efficiency Discounts: Receive in-store discounts on the purchase of eligible energy-efficient products from participating retailers with Energy Efficiency Discounts.
• Factors Affecting Power Use: Learn more about some of the biggest factors that influence your power bill.
• Money Saving Videos: Watch our quick minute videos for more power saving tips throughout the year.
• Products and Services Newsletter: Sign up for our Products and Services newsletter at saskpower.com/newsletters. Learn more about our programs, products and services that can help you be more energy efficient and save money.

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