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Improvement Time Environmental choices when buying a new home "A Family Tradition for 128 Years" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 29,1994 - 17a One of the advantages of buy- ing a new home is having the freedom to choose what you want. In addition to choices such as the overall floor plan, kitchen layout, finishes and flooring, you can select a range of products that will make your home more environmentally suitable. Many environmental choices will improve the com- fort of your home and save you money in the long run. "Super" Windows: Recent ad- vances in window technology have resulted in products which are far superior to those availa- ble in the past. High perfor- mance window features include special coatings to reduce heat loss, insulating spacers be- tween glass panes, and inert gas filling within the window it- self. The result is reduced ener- gy use, which is good for the en- vironment, and lower heating bills and increased comfort, which are great for you. Annual savings can be five per cent or more of current annual heating costs, depending on where you live, the type of heating system and windows you have and a number of other factors. Water-Conserving Toilets: The conventional toilets found in existing homes need as much as 20 litres of water to flush. Ef- ficient, water-conserving toilets now do the same job using as lit- tle as six litres. For the average family, this can mean annual water savings of over 100,000 li- tres. In most communities where water is metered, it can also mean substantial cost sav- ings. Conserving water pro- tects the quality of our rivers and lakes; it also helps keep mu- nicipal taxes down by making more efficient use of existing water treatment facilities. Choosing low-consumption toi- lets at the time your home is built can cost very little; in fact, any additional cost can usually be recovered in two years or less. 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These are quite economical to install at the time of construction and can deliver high performance and reduced fuel bills, (eight - 15 per cent, depending on the unit), year after year. If electricity is your heating source, ask your builder about a heat pump sys- tem; in many areas of the coun- try, heat pumps can keep the cost of heating down. Appliances: When selecting appliances for your new home, make sure to read the Ener- guide label attached to each one. This label will give you the information you need to com- pare the operating costs of vari- ous models and styles. Energy- efficient models are competi- tively priced, and over their life- span can save you hundreds of dollars on your electricity bill. For example, an energy- efficient fridge can reduce elec- tricity use by 40 per cent com- pared to other models. A professional home builder can provide you with advice and guidance on environmental fea- tures that can be built into your new home. 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