Norfolk County is encouraging residents to turn down the thermostat on Thursday, February 2 for National Sweater Day to raise awareness about energy conservation and climate change.
Participants are asked to turn their thermostats down by 1.5 degrees Celsius, in recognition of the effort to limit the rise in global temperatures by the same amount, and to instead layer on a favourite sweater.
Since 2010, more than a million Canadians have bundled up for National Sweater Day to promote the need to conserve fossil fuels, such as those used to heat our homes.
“Making up about 50 percent of your energy bill, heating is the single largest use of energy in most homes. Turning down your thermostat and putting on a sweater is a simple, no-cost action that Norfolk County residents can easily do to combat climate change and reduce their heating costs,” says Michael Simoes, Director of Facilities. “Participating in National Sweater Day demonstrates Norfolk County’s commitment to address and adapt to climate change.”
Norfolk will turn down the thermostats at County facilities and is encouraging staff and community members to take part and share sweater selfies on social media.
For more energy saving tips, please visit:
- Energy Hub – Hydro One
- Energy Matters – Enbridge
- Energy Efficiency in the Home – Natural Resources Canada
For further information on home efficiency rebates, please visit:
