Looking for stocking stuffer ideas? Here are 10 Santa-approved gift suggestions to help save energy this year:

  1. LED or CFL light bulbs;
  2. Power bar with integrated timer or auto-shutoff;
  3. Faucet aerator;
  4. Cold water laundry detergent;
  5. Plugs for unused electrical outlets (up to 20 per cent of the air leakage in your home can happen through outlets);
  6. Battery powered radio in case of power outages;
  7. Tea towels to dry dishes instead of using the dry function on the dishwasher;
  8. Window insulating kit (up to 13 percent of air leakages in your home can occur through windows);
  9. Lighting timers;
  10. In-home energy monitor.

Additional ways to save energy are available at www.HydroOne.com/SaveEnergy.

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