When the price of gas in Canada broke the $2 a litre barrier in 2022, it shocked a lot of people. Although prices have since dropped, news reports about the impact of high oil prices on our lives had me thinking about the importance of vehicles in our lives, and whether high gas prices are enough to make us rethink our driving habits.
20 home energy saving tips – Save money & reduce your impact
When it comes to home energy consumption trends in Canada, there’s good news and bad news. Between 2000 and 2019, energy efficiency in Canadian homes increased by 32%. But, over the same time period, our overall household energy use increased by 11%. Read on to learn the main drivers of household energy usage, and 20 home energy saving tips that will save you money and reduce your environmental impact.