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Why conserve energy?Solar Panels on Roof of Building

Although we are starting to use sources like water, the sun and wind to get energy, non-renewable fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas are still used to supply more than 90% of the world's energy.

Burning fossil fuels is the single largest source of greenhouse gases. The release of enormous quantities of these gases results in global warming and climate change, which increasingly puts us, and future generations at risk.
 
 
Whether your motivation for conserving energy in your home is to save your hard earned money or to reduce your impact on the environment − it just makes good sense.

How Energy Wise Are You?
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What is the City doing to conserve energy?

Electricity calculator

Use this electricity calculator to see what you are currently consuming and come up with a plan to reduce your usage and save.

Water calculator

Use this water calculator to see your water consumption and come up with a plan to reduce your water usage.