Find out how much power it takes to run a device at home. See the following steps:

1. Find out how much electricity (W) does the device use (you can find this information on the device label, on the website of the manufacturer, or in the instruction manual)

2. How many hours a day is your device on?

3. How many days a month do you use your device?

Once you know all the information above, you can go to Saskpower website and use their power consumption calculator to find out how much it costs to run that device.

Energy conservation is the act of using or consuming less energy by changing one’s behavior. Energy conservation is achievable through low-to-no cost changes.

Tips on how you can change your behavior to save energy:

• Turning off lights when you leave the room;
• Taking shorter showers, using less energy to heat the water;
• Turning down your thermostat and putting on a sweater;
• Use cold water for washing clothes;
• Use a clothesline in the summer months to dry clothes;
• Add electronics to a power bar and turn it off when you are not home.

Submitting the meter readings will help you keep your bills accurate, pay for the energy you are actually using and learn more about your energy use! According to SaskPower, 6 days before your billing date is the best time to submit your reading, but it can also be submitted at any time you want!

You can get your meter read cards on the mail or you can print them online. Write down the exact position of each dial on the card. If the dial is between two numbers, use the lower number. In the example image, the correct reading would be 79314.