I was checking my mail today and noticed a pamphlet from Hydro One introducing a new online program called Power Saver Plus. Power Saver Plus is a free online application that audits your energy use and gives you advice on how to improve your energy efficiency and save some money. All you have to do to take advantage of this program is go to www.Hydroonenetworks.com/powersaverplus to get started. Once you’re there, you will be prompted to enter details about your home or apartment. After that, you will…
These random ways come from me from time to time, then I write them down and wait until I have enough ideas to make a post about them. Here’s my latest group of ideas to save money at home. Install a naural gas dryer. Based on rates from April 2009, a natural gas dryer could save your up to $80 a year compared to electric models. I know that doesn’t sound like a lot, but when you couple that with other cost cutting strategies it does add…
Peak Saver is a new program that Hydro One has implemented in order to save electricity costs during peak usage times in the summer months. They come to your house and install a new programmable thermostat that you can control from anywhere that has internet access. By signing up, Hydro One is allowed to communicate with your thermostat and raise your setpoint by 2 degrees for up to 4 hours (excluding weekends and holidays). This helps the reliability of the hydro service as well as help to…
You may have noticed the ‘FREE EBOOK’ link at the top of the page. Well, I have just finished writing an 11-page ebook and I thought I would give it away for FREE to my readers. Just click here or above to get it now!
With energy costs on the rise and global warming changing climates across the globe, more people are looking towards renewable sources of energy to reduce their carbon footprint and more importantly save themselves some coin! However, even the most eager and environmentally passionate person cannot pursue such endeavors because of the cost of setting up a renewable energy source. The professional installation of a solar energy system can cost in the thousands, so many resourceful individuals are turning to resources that can help you build your own…