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EnviroCentre is now both demonstrating and retailing hard-to-find energy-efficiency products, notably those that are Energy Star approved. It's a cash and carry operation complemented by some of the best independent advice on solving your energy or ventilation-related home comfort problems. Prices do not include GST or PST.

Hot water tank blankets

$26.32 (40 gallons) or $35.09 (60 gallons)

Reflecto-Foil® hot water blankets are rated to stop 97% of radiant heat loss and also add more insulation. They work best on electric tanks but can also be used on gas tanks and are much easier to install than the fibreglass ones. Although your water use patterns and the location of your tank will affect your savings, a blanket can save $26 per year in electricity, which works out to a net profit of $230 over the next ten years.

14W light bulb

$15.65

Although you would never know it, this is a compact fluorescent light bulb, featuring soft light (equivalent to 60 Watts) with no flicker and no delay when starting up. It's best for lights that are kept on a lot, works in an enclosed fixture (indoor or outdoor), and will start at -30C. You can make a net profit of about $35 over its rated lifetime of 10,000 hours by using this bulb (you can check out our math on this).

Fireplace Draftstopper

$43.86

This product inflates to the shape of your chimney to stop cold air coming down or warm air going up in the winter. The manufacturer estimates a payback of less than 6 months for most chimneys. Even if you already have a damper, this will help keep cold air out (dampers lose their shape when subjected to heating). If you use air conditioning in summer, this will also help keep the cool air in your home. The device also helps to block out noise coming down the chimney. It's also Made in Canada!

WhisperGreen Bathroom Fan

$290.00

Most people don't use bathroom fan enough because they're too noisy. That can result in problems with excessive moisture leading to mould. This new Energy Star 90 cfm model is not only very quiet it uses half the electricity of the noisy ones partly because it has a DC motor. It also has a motion sensor that turns the fan on automatically when someone uses the bathroom and turns off at delays you can set.

Thermometer with hygrometer

$4.35

You should be monitoring the relative humidity in your home, especially if there are people in your family with asthma or mould sensitivities. This mercury-free thermometer and non-digital hygrometer (no batteries required) should be placed on an inside wall away from windows, heating devices or sunlight. Your home's relative humidity should be kept between 30 % and 75%. If it gets higher or lower, you need to do something about it.

Deluxe low-flow showerhead

$8.70

The Earth Showerhead gives you a great shower and also has a spray or massage option and even a turn-off valve. The flow is restricted to 2.5 gallons per minute. This model is non-aerated, meaning that heat loss is minimized. This $10 investment can save the average family about $50 per year because it reduces water charges, sewer charges and water heating costs.

Kitchen faucet aerator

$6.96

This duel function faucet aerator allows you to spray water (for rinsing) or get a solid stream (for filling pots).  It reduces water consumption to 8.8 litres per minute, reducing both your water and hot water bills.

Bathroom faucet aerator

$3.48

Dual thread system to accommodate standard systems, reduces consumption to 1.5 gallons per minute (5.7 litres).

Frugal Flush® - toilet device

$11.40

This product fits toilets that use 3.5 gallons or more per flush. Unlike earlier models, this design takes advantage of the water pressure in your tank and is adjustable, thereby ensuring a good flush. We installed over 80 in a local co-op and they paid for themselves within a year.

*Prices subject to change