Mark Madryga is an easygoing Global TV anchor, well-known for his weather forecast, but when he isn’t in front of the television camera, he is a dedicated and passionate Team Power Smart leader. Madryga’s forecast has winter just around the corner but that doesn’t mean you need to crank up the thermostat to make your home a balmy 25? C.

Instead, Madryga’s family sets the thermostat at 20? C and simply puts on sweaters and relaxes with cozy blankets, saving them on their heating costs. Plus, when he and his family aren’t home, Madryga, who says he can’t stand waste, lowers the thermostat to the recommended 16? C.

“With my background in meteorology, atmospheric science, that’s probably another reason why I’m so gung ho on all the benefits of the Power Smart lifestyle,” explains Madryga.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Heat loss from windows accounts for 10 per cent – 25 per cent of winter heating bills. Covering windows and blocking drafts can save you 5 per cent – 15 per cent off energy expenses.

— Information courtesy BC Hydro
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