Smart savings

If you have questions about energy efficiency upgrade options, products and technologies that are right for your home, or available rebates to make your projects more affordable, connect with a knowledgeable BC Home Energy Coach for free.

You turn off unnecessary lights, wash clothes in cold water and keep your thermostat in check. But your monthly energy use won’t budge. What’s keeping you from reaching your reduction goal? First figure out your baseline usage, which is made up of things that are always on and draw electricity.

Quieter and much cleaner, the electric lawnmower is looking more and more like the go-to choice. While traditionalists like the gas mower’s ability to take on long, thick turf - and the fact that it’s cordless - there are great electric options, including rechargeable, cordless models. Your neighbours won’t miss...

With a little DIY, you can keep your home cozy while reducing heat loss by up to 10%. Seal up drafty doors and windows with self-adhesive foam insulation and easy-to-apply weatherstripping. Plug cracks along window panes, baseboards, walls and vents with caulk or silicon sealant. Another fast fix to keep heat inside: install...

Many homes’ water heaters are set to dispense at a temperature hotter than we need. Adjusting the thermostat to a sensible level (no higher than 60 C and no lower than 55 C) is a simple way to decrease your BC Hydro bill: up to 5% savings for every 6...

The laundry room is one of the biggest consumers of energy in your home, but there are many practical ways to reduce your washing costs. For example, if you cut one load of laundry per week, you can save $30 per year on your energy bill. By making a few...