Whether you have just bought a home and wish to upgrade appliances or you are looking to increase the value of your home before a sale or you simply wish to conserve water and reduce monthly bills…I have some good news for you!
On a daily basis each of the 2.9 million people living in Toronto require an average of 253 litres of residential water use per day…that’s about 77 million toilet flushes EVERY DAY! In an effort to curb water usage, the City of Toronto has a variety of programs and resources, from cash back rebates to retrofit packages, available to the public.
As an incentive to homeowners to replace inefficient models, the City is offering cash rebates on 2 water saving appliances. If you are thinking of replacing your toilet or washing machine you may be eligible to receive the rebate in addition to saving thousands of litres of water every year.
- Ultra low-flow toilets use only 6 litres of water per flush, where a typical model uses up to 20. They work just as efficiently, and savings will add up on your monthly water bills. Rebates of up to $75 are available.
- City-selected, high-efficiency front loading clothes washers use 40% less water and 60 % less energy. Washers are easily recognized by a sticker indicating they are approved by the City of Toronto and sold in local stores. Rebates of up to $60 are available.
Click here to find out if you qualify for these rebates or to find out more about the programs.
If you are not ready to make a large purchase, there are still many things you can do to help ease water usage, including picking up an indoor water efficiency retrofit kit. It costs only $10 and includes items such as a high efficiency shower head, kitchen swivel aerator, 2 bathroom aerators, installation instructions and more! Your water consumption and bills will both be reduced, and who doesn’t want to save a little? Click here to find out where these kits are available.
Money saving tips are always useful, but ones that benefit the environment as well? It’s a win/win situation!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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