WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington has introduced a set of home energy tool kits, available to borrow in select Wellington County Libraries.
The kits provides simple tools, daily activities, tips, and information to help residents better understand their household energy use.
Residents will be able to borrow the tool kit and use the tools and activity book to “help identify ways to save energy, money, reduce their carbon footprint, and have a healthier, more comfortable home,” states a May 1 press release issued by the county.
The tool kit and activity book guides residents through eight different activities which can be completed around their home:
– Day 1, mechanical system;
– Day 2, windows and doors;
– Day 3, insulation;
– Day 4, humidity;
– Day 5, air quality;
– Day 6, water;
– Day 7, appliances and electronics; and
– Day 8, lighting.
The home energy tool kit can be borrowed for up to three weeks, and the activity book can be kept for future reference.
The tool kits are currently in three libraries, but a plan to expand to all 14 libraries is underway, county officials state.
“We are seeing an increase in the energy bills in Ontario with many residents looking for ways to save energy and money,” said planning committee chair councillor James Seeley.
“We are pleased to offer a simple and affordable way for our residents to better understand their household energy use to help to save money and have a more comfortable, healthier home,” he added.
Visit www.wellington.ca/energykit to learn more.
