Conservation Programs
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.
Conservation Programs
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The Power Savings Blitz Program is designed to retrofit small commercial businesses across the province of Ontario. The program provides turn-key lighting and water heating retrofits for small commercial businesses in the office or non-food sub-sectors whose electricity usage is less than 50kW of demand. Funding up to $1,000 is provided for the retrofits, with an opportunity to pay costs over the $1,000 limit, at each business' discretion. A program specialist will be contacting local businesses in your area in the near future to discuss potential savings measures for your business. Check back for dates and schedules for your specific location. Click here for more information on the Power Savings Blitz. |
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The Great Refrigerator Round-up - That old, inefficient second fridge or freezer of yours is wasting up to $120 - $150 per year in electricity. Book an appointment today and we will come pick it up for FREE – we will even haul it out of your basement for you. Then we will take care of it in an environmentally responsible manner. When we are finished recycling and reclaiming material, all that’s left for the landfill will just about fit inside a cowboy hat. Watch the video just below! Click here for more information on the Great Refrigerator Round-up. |
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peaksaver® - Niagara Peninsula Energy, with support from the Ontario Power Authority, are making it simple for Ontarians to do their part to conserve energy and ease the strain on the electricity system during summer peak demand times. Ontarians can sign up for the peaksaver® program and help reduce the strain on the power grid during peak demand times This program is being offered to you because you reside in an area where electricity usage is higher in summer than in winter. Watch the "How To Videos" just below. Click here for more information on the peaksaver® Program. |
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The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program is an incentive program designed to encourage high-efficiency electricity retrofits to existing structures. With all the financial and timing considerations, energy-efficient options may not be the first thing on your mind. So we’ve made it easy for you. The Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) gives you the most energy-efficient solutions to improve your bottom line. Participants in the ERIP program who are planning on retrofitting a building can benefit from great incentives that will save them money. Click here for more information on the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program. |
Peaksaver instructional videos:
The Personal Programming Chart (high-res | low-res)
Programming the Thermostat (high-res | low-res)
The Great Refrigerator Roundup Video*
*Copyright OPA 2008
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