Hydro users can save electricity and help the environment with the peaksaver program.
On the hottest days, air conditioning use is pushing Ontario’s power system to the maximum. Local power companies can help clients save electricity by limiting cooling during peak demand times as well as using the thermostat throughout the year to save energy.
Best of all, clients can do their part without doing anything.
Here is how it works.Peaksaver sends a message to a thermostat to ease up on the air conditioning by a maximum of 2ºC. People will hardly notice a difference. It lasts only up to four hours, only on the hottest days, and never on weekends or holidays.
Alternatively, clients may choose the peaksaver switch option for an even more convenient way to join the program.
The peaksaver switch is installed outside the home on the air conditioning unit, and generally does not even require a resident at least 18 years old to be present for the installation.
For more information contact Centre Wellington Hydro at 519-843-2900; by fax at 519-843-7601; or email enquiries@cwhydro.ca.
For Wellington North Wellington North Power Inc. call 519-323-1710 or email www.wellingtonnorthpower.com.
