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Home > Energy Efficiency Tips & Tools
At Hydro One, we're committed to offering Ontarians
a range of Conservation
programs and incentives to help you save electricity, lower your costs
and reduce strain on both your wallet and the provincial electricity grid.
Read our Tips & Tools below, or for even more energy-saving solutions,
download any one of 10 different PowerSaver
brochures on topics ranging from heating and lighting to meter reading
and landscaping.
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Whether it's a a small change of habit like switching
off unnecessary lights, or a big decision like buying a new fridge,
Hydro One can show you how to get the most out of every electricity
dollar.
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Try our PowerSaverPlus
for Residential Customers online energy audit tool —
and see how you can save electricity and money for your household.
Learn
more (PDF 1.4 MB). |
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Are you a Hydro One customer in Georgina, East
Gwillimbury, Whitchurch-Stouffville, King City, Caledon or Brampton?
You may be eligible for a PowerHouse
zero-interest loan or rebate for the purchase of renewable
energy technologies for your home. Learn
more. |
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Thinking of buying new appliances or lighting? Get details
on the Ontario government's extended Retail
Sales Tax (RST) exemption for certain ENERGY STAR®-rated
appliances, light bulbs and decorative strings of lights purchased
after July 19, 2007 and before August 31, 2009. The
point-of-sale PST exemption for bicycles (and related safety
equipment) purchased for $1,000 or less has been extended
to December 31, 2010. Learn more about ENERGY
STAR®-rated appliances from the Ministry of Energy.
Learn more about the PST
exemption for bicycles from the Ministry of Revenue.
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Find out about Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY
Retrofit program and other grant
programs for Ontario homeowners. |
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Learn how to receive grants of up
to $5,000 through the Ontario
Home Energy Retrofit Program. |
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Did you know that as much as 80%
of your total household energy costs go into space and water
heating? Find
out where the rest of your energy dollars go. |
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Use our Appliance
Calculator to see how much electricity your household appliances
use on a typical day. |
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Read our household heating
and cooling
strategies. |
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Are you a landlord? If so,
the Ontario
Social Housing Energy Management Program could benefit you
and your tenants! |
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Switch
to Cold water when washing your laundry - and save! |
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Switch
& Save even more by using compact fluorescent light
bulbs |
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Find out how to reduce your
electricity bill by Net
Metering your own renewable energy technology, such as a
windmill or solar panel.
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Whether you're installing lights in your barn or office, or
renovating a commercial building for maximum energy efficiency,
the resources below will help your business stay comfortable, bright
and profitable!
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