Energy Savings

Energy Savings

  • Diagram of seasonal energy savingsIn the summer months, trees strategically placed around a home or office building can reduce air conditioning costs by 30 percent.
  • The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-sized air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
  • In the winter months, a tree wind break on the north west side of your property can slow strong winds and help to reduce heating costs by 20-40 percent.

Parks and Recreation
2450 McDougall Street
Windsor, Ontario, Canada N8X 3N6

Telephone: For general information, call 311.
Email: forestry@citywindsor.ca