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The Energy Efficiency Act of Ontario
Ontario's Energy Efficiency Act establishes minimum efficiency levels for a wide range of energy-using products.

electric, gas and oil water heaters
gas and propane furnaces
oil furnaces and boilers
ground source and air source heat pumps
room and central air conditioners


The EnerGuide Program
The EnerGuide Program is a rating system that has been expanded to rate an entire house as well as heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) products. The EnerGuide rating is found on the back of manufacturers?literature for all furnaces, central air conditioners and heat pumps. Purchasing a higher-efficiency product may cost more, but can provide environmental and economic benefits. Higher-efficiency equipment uses less fuel and has the following advantages:

Lower energy costs
Help to conserve our non-renewable natural resources and will reduce emissions that contribute to smog, climate change and acid rain
Quieter and better operating equipment

You can obtain more information about the EnerGuide For Houses by visiting the web site of Natural Resources Canada (www.nrcan.gc.ca).

The ENERGY STAR Program
ENERGY STAR was designed in order to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In Canada, ENERGY STAR is administered and promoted by Natural Resouces Canada in conjunction with EnerGuide. Products that show the international ENERGY STAR mark are certified as offering a premium level of energy-efficiency. The ENERGY STAR mark helps you to identify which ones are the more energy-efficient.

If you are serious about cutting costs follow these steps:

improve the insulation and air sealing in your home
Decide what kinds of changes to your heating and cooling systems will be right for you. Remember to review your hot water options at the same time so that your overall system will have optimal energy-efficiency.
Consult with an Active Temp Control representative and your fuel supplier before making a final decision.