Interior Health Authority receives $78,000 in rebates from FortisBC PowerSenseKelowna, BC – March 26, 2008 –The Interior Health Authority (IHA) has received $78,000 in rebates from FortisBC PowerSense for energy efficient lighting upgrades completed at its facilities across the Central and South Okanagan. “Interior Health is committed to meeting environmental goals through conservation, reduction, reuse and recycling programs,” said David Roberts, Manager of Energy for IHA. “Our energy efficient lighting program is a great example of this commitment. Ultimately, it means we’re reducing energy use and environmental emissions, while improving how our buildings work. And, with community partners like FortisBC helping us to realize savings by making better choices, it’s truly a win-win for all.” Over 16,000 light fixtures were retrofitted at four facilities, which include the Penticton Regional Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital, and Cottonwoods Extended Care and Three Links Manor. “The Interior Health Authority has continually upgraded their facilities, and FortisBC commends them for their commitment to energy efficiency and the environment,” said Keith Veerman, Manager of Energy Efficiency for FortisBC. ”By making the switch to energy efficient lighting, the IHA will not only achieve substantial energy cost savings, they’ve also created a more comfortable and safer environment for patients and residents.“ The upgrade cost $714,000 with the potential for $100,000 savings in the IHA’s electricity costs each year. The IHA can expect to receive an additional rebate of $48,000 if estimated energy saving targets are met in 2008. The project was designed and managed by MCW Custom Energy Solutions on behalf of the Interior Health Authority. FortisBC PowerSense is committed to helping customers conserve energy and get the most out of their energy dollar by providing both financial incentives and advice on energy efficient technologies and practices. Since its inception in 1989, FortisBC PowerSense has helped southern interior customers save over 300 million kWhs, enough energy to power over 24,000 homes each year. About FortisBC FortisBC Inc. is an integrated regulated electric utility based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Focused on the safe delivery of reliable and cost-effective electricity, FortisBC serves approximately 154,000 customers directly and indirectly through wholesale utilities in the southern interior of B.C. FortisBC owns and operates four regulated hydroelectric generating plants and approximately 6,900 kilometers of transmission and distribution power lines. FortisBC employs over 500 people in British Columbia and is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned distribution utility in Canada. With total assets exceeding $10 billion, Fortis Inc. serves almost 2,000,000 gas and electric customers. Fortis Inc. shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and trade under the symbol FTS. Additional information can be accessed at www.fortisinc.com or www.sedar.com . For more information:
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