FortisBC is seeking public input as we update our PowerSense demand side management program which helps customers manage their electricity bills through energy efficiency improvements . Since it began in 1989, the PowerSense program has helped customers save more than 360 million kilowatt hours — enough electricity to power about 27,700 homes each year. Over the next few months, FortisBC will be completing a review of existing PowerSense programs and planning for new and enhanced programs for 2011. Examples of program options include residential heat pumps, commercial lighting, low income programs, as well as general energy efficiency education. We invite you to learn more about demand side management and share your thoughts on the topic with us. Feedback received from customers and stakeholders will be considered, along with technical and financial information, as FortisBC prepares to file the 2011 Demand Side Management Plan with the BC Utilities Commission, as part of the FortisBC Capital Expenditures Plan. All input must be received by Monday, April 5, 2010 to be considered as part of the regulatory filing. Join us at open houses:Please drop by any of the following open houses – project information panels will be on display and a presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
Open House Materials:Provide us with your comments:Input can be returned at the open houses or in writing until Monday, April 5, 2010 by: Emailing: powersense@fortisbc.com Mailing:
Keith Veerman, Manager of Energy Efficiency Faxing: (250) 717-0801 For more information, call 1-866-4FORTIS (1-866-436-7847), email powersense@fortisbc.com |
 
If you have a larger house and aren't using one or more rooms, be sure to lower the heat to those rooms by closing the vents or turning down the heaters. Check your basement and attic to ensure you're not heating areas that aren't occupied.  |
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