Click to learn more about Energy Efficient Practices.

Learn about and do everyday things that save energy.

Use less energy and save money.

Pay little or no money.

Reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Lots of tips are available in both our tips for Individuals sections and our tips for Businesses/Institutions section.

Set up system to capture heat from generator and pipe it to nearby buildings.

Use heat from your generator to heat your house.

Click to learn more about Heat Recovery from Generators.

Click to learn more about New Buildings.

Building new buildings to the best standards: LEED for buildings and EGNH80 for houses.

Use high insulation values, efficient lights and Energy Star windows, heating, and appliances.

The Green Stone Building in Yellowknife is an example of an energy efficient building in the north.

Fix your home or building so it uses less energy.

Start with an Energy Audit - find out how your building uses energy and what you can change to save energy.

There is lots of funding available for upgrading buildings depending on what you are changing and who you are.  Visit our Communities Homepage to find out more.

Click to learn more about Upgrading Existing Buildings.

Click to learn more about Active Transportation.

Walk or ride a bike to work, school, or the store.

Be healthy.  Use less energy and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions.

Make time in your schedule to walk or bike.

Wear proper clothing to walk or bike.

Use a backpack or bike pack to carry things.

Buy a vehicle that gets good gas mileage.

Buy a smaller, lighter vehicle or a hybrid.

Buy a 4-stroke or direct injection motor.

Rebates are available through the Energy Efficiency Incentive Program.

Click to learn more about Efficient Transportation.