Spring is here, which means you and your family are starting to think about spending weekends at the cottage (and maybe even weeks once school is out). Why not? The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and soon you will be able to take full advantage of your home away from home. But when you go away, are you doing what you can, before you leave, to ensure your home isn't using unnecessary power while you’re gone?

If you’re not sure, simply take a look at these 5 tips to save energy while you’re away from your home!

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There are three main energy sources that are used in todays society, they include electricity, natural gas and propane. While all of these energy sources are efficient, not all are environmentally friendly. Considering how these energy sources have impacted our environment thus far, perhaps we should consider making greener options to ensure cleaner air.

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Our daily routines have become highly reliant on the different energy sources that we have available to us at our finger tips. All of the different technologies, appliances and toys that we frequently use all need a power source to keep them working. But what happens if the energy source that you rely on, such as electricity, has a shortage or a power outage occurs due to poor weather conditions?

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The first snowfall of the 2016/2017 winter season has already come and gone in central Ontario. We all know that with snow comes the colder weather. If they haven’t already, furnaces and heating sources will definitely be turned on today to relieve the chill that is in the air. With that in mind, for those of you who primarily use electricity to power your heating appliances, keep in mind that the time-of-use for winter pricing changes November 1st, only a few days away. With prices per kWh at an all time high, are you prepared for the increase in your electricity bills?

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When we think of what we can use propane for around the house or cottage we most likely think of the obvious, such as a barbeque, stove-tops and ranges, and propane patio heaters. But did you know there were so many other appliances you could use propane for around your home? Propane is a very useful source of energy, especially when your home and/or cottage is in a more remote area. Listed below are an assortment of different household appliances that are able to work using propane.

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Here's a new video to watch, produced by the Canadian Propane Association, "Propane Every Day". 

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