The Every Kilowatt Counts (EKC) program is a resource with information about programs, services and actions you can take to achieve greater efficiency in your home and business. You’ll also learn about the benefits of energy efficiency.
EKC is brought to you by the Ontario Power Authority. The Ontario Power Authority’s mission is to contribute to the development of a reliable and sustainable electricity system. They do this by promoting conservation and the efficient use of electricity, as well as by ensuring adequate electricity supply from a variety of sources.
The following are some of the energy conservation programs that Haldimand County Hydro will be participating in with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA).
The Power Savings Blitz program pays for energy efficient
product and installation costs from $300 up to $1,000 for the small
commercial sector.
With
the financial constraints that many businesses are facing right now, this
program will support small businesses by helping to reduce their lighting and
water heating costs while providing FREE installation and products!
Am I Eligible?
Qualifying small businesses are:
- in the office or non-food sub-sectors
- located in the service area or Haldimand County Hydro
- designated as a general service customer with an electricity demand of less than 50kW. This includes a wide range of businesses including professional dry cleaners, medical offices, beauty salons,convenience stores and other small retailers.
What products are available under
the PSB?
Lighting
- Fluorescent Lighting Systems
- Compact fluorescent lighting
- LED "exit" signs
Electric
Water Heating
- Water heater jacket
- Pipe insulation
- Faucet aerator
How does the Power Savings Blitz
program work?
Step
1 - We assess your business
An advisor will conduct an
assessment of your business and provide a list of recommended energy upgrades
to help your business become more energy-efficient.
Step
2 - We identify your options
After the assessment is
completed, you can then decide if you want to have a retrofit completed.
Funding of up to $1,000 is provided for the retrofit (including cost of
material and labor), with an opportunity for the customer to pay costs over the
$1,000 limit. The minimum amount for a free retrofit is $300.
Step
3 - We install and upgrade
A licensed
electricity contractor will install your free upgrades with your approval and
at your convenience.
What about retrofits over $1000?
The small business
owner is NOT obligated to complete upgrades beyond the $1000, however, should
they choose to continue with work beyond the $1000 threshold, it is at the
business owners’ expense.
Save electricity, save money and help the environment. All
in one move.
Call
the Power Savings Blitz hotline at 1-877-872-2570 to confirm your
eligibility and book a free assessment!
The
Great Refrigerator Roundup
Old, inefficient second
fridges are wasting up to $120 - $150 per year in electricity costs. The Great Refrigerator
Roundup is a program that offers free pick up and environmental disposal of
qualifying appliances.
To qualify for
a free pick up, you must have at least one appliance as shown in the
"primary appliance" category below. If you have at least one
"primary appliance," then we will also pick up window air
conditioners and dehumidifiers.
Primary appliance: Full-sized refrigerators and
full-sized freezers must be:
between 10-27 cubic feet
in working condition (plugged in 24 hrs prior to pick
up)
15 years of age or older.
Secondary appliance: Window air conditioners and
dehumidifiers must be:
in working condition
10 years of age or older
window air conditioners must be removed from the window
prior to pick up and placed near a power source.
Call1-877-797-9473or
click here to book an appointment
