HCH 2012.04
Fall 2012
GREAT things can happen!
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COUNTY HYDRO E-BILLING!
With e-billing you can view, pay and store your bills in one convenient, confidential and secure online location.
OTHER BENEFITS OF E-BILLING: Save time and reduce clutter by managing and filing your bills online. Never forget a bill payment when you sign-up for scheduled e-mail alerts. E-billing is a greener alternative to paper delivery. E-billing is not affected by postal disruptions.
Visit our website to learn more and sign-up! Get Grilling with E-Billing BBQ contest winner Harry Zandbergen received his prize, a Broil King BBQ, from Haldimand County Hydro on August 31, 2012.
In addition to letting you receive your bills electronically, registering for eCARe will help you better understand your household’s electricity usage. eCARe’s simple charts and graphs make it easy to compare electricity usage over time and identify opportunities to shift to off-peak periods.
Inside this issue > Retrofit incentives, Ladder safety and coupon program
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Visit any participating retailer between September 28th and October 28th, 2012 to get your saveONenergy coupon for these energy saving products.
Tell us what you think of the new LED bulbs! E-mail us your thoughts at info@hchydro.ca or tweet us @HCHydro. Let us help you! Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570 OM
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Local businesses are utilizing Haldimand County Hydro’s saveONenergy Retrofit incentives when replacing existing equipment with high-efficiency alternatives. Zehrs Caledonia received over $60,000 for lighting and cooler upgrades that are expected to save 500,000 kWh per year. Pictured left to right are Cindy Marr of Haldimand County Hydro, Dave Nissen, manager of Zehrs Caledonia and Lloyd Payne, President and CEO of Haldimand County Hydro.
Silverthorne Refractories received over $4,000 for lighting and occupancy sensors that are expected to save 26,000 kWh per year. Pictured are Joe Jacob of Silverthorne Refractories and Cindy Marr of Haldimand County Hydro.
Tarmco Construction and Watertite Roofing received over $2,000 for lighting that are expected to save 16,000 kWh per year. Pictured is owner Archie Merigold.
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HOME ASSISTANCE Haldimand County Hydro’s Home Assistance Program (HAP) is officially up and running thanks to the support of local social agencies. The program helps lowerincome homeowners and tenants improve the energy efficiency of their homes while helping them make the most of every dollar. The program replaces older lights and appliances with new high-efficiency ENERGY STAR® certified equipment free-of-charge while also providing helpful tips on conservation. To learn more, or to register for the Home Assistance Program, call 1-877-872-2570 or visit us online at www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca.
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Front (L-R) Jane Albert of Haldimand County Hydro Inc (HCHI), Marilyn Winger, Property Manager of Brantwood Villa, Magdalena Jakubczak of GreenSaver Back (L-R) Gene Otterman of Brantwood Villa, Lenard Hart of GreenSaver, Lorraine Bergstrand HCHI Board Member & Executive Director Haldimand-Norfolk Literacy Council, and Lloyd Payne, HCHI President & CEO.
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Safety First TIPS TO FOLLOW FOR USING LADDERS SAFELY Look up and be aware! Fall is the time you start thinking about sprucing up your house and yard. Ladders are one of the first tools you may reach for, but they can be dangerous if not used safely. Here are some tips to help keep you safe while using a ladder this fall: • Aluminum ladders are the number one tool involved in electrocutions around the house. • Ladders are excellent conductors of electricity and a serious hazard around overhead power lines. All ladders can conduct electricity when wet or dirty. • When planning to use a ladder around the house, remember to look up for power lines. • Never attempt to trim trees around power lines by yourself. • Always keep your ladder at least three metres away from a power line. Look up and be aware!
If you see trees close to our power lines, we want to know so we can investigate and provide proper and safe maintenance. Call us or email us directly at treetrim@hchydro.ca for more information.
For more safety tips, please visit our website.
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Questions? Contact our Customer Service Centre at 1 Greendale Drive, Caledonia, ON N3W 2J3 Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570 Fax: 905-765-8211 • Email: info@hchydro.ca
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