Safety First Think ahead to stay safe during winter power outages.
HCH 2013.01
Most power outages are over before you can find the flashlight. Is your home prepared, though, for a long-term winter outage? Advance planning is key to keep your family warm and safe.
Stay Warm
Stay Safe
Does your home have a safe heating source that doesn’t require electricity to function?
Downed power lines are a very common occurrence during power outages and winter storms.
If not, have a plan in place so you know what to do in the event of a long-term outage. Protect your family from the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire by ensuring: • Heating sources are properly vented. • Chimneys for wood-burning fireplaces and stoves have been cleaned in the last year. • Carbon monoxide detectors have a battery-powered back-up.
If you see a downed line: • DO NOT GO NEAR THEM. Call Haldimand County Hydro immediately. • Avoid all contact with the line or anything that it may be in contact with such as tree limbs, fence lines or vehicles. • Call 911 as it may be in a position to pose a threat to others.
Help is on the Way We recognize the concern caused by a power outage. Keep in mind: • When the power goes out, all our efforts are focused on restoring your service safely and as quickly as possible. • There are 1,665 kilometers of distribution lines in Haldimand County, representing the second largest service territory in Ontario (1,252 square kilometers). • Emergency Assistance from other electrical utilities and/or contractors can be called upon.
Report the Outage If your power goes out, let us know. Report all power outages by calling our 24/7 Emergency Line at 1-877-872-2570 or by using our NEW mobile app (access it by visiting www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca on your mobile device). Our website and mobile website will be used to update information on planned and major outages.
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
www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Winter 2013
Connect with just one click! With our recharged mobile friendly web-link, you now have the ability to access Haldimand County Hydro anywhere, at anytime. With a link conveniently located on your mobile phone’s main screen, you can report a power outage, find out what’s new in your region, and stay up-to-date with our social media link! With so much information now at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to connect with Haldimand County Hydro.
Visit www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca on your mobile phone today - be sure to add the app to your homescreen!
Follow us @HCHydro for service updates, customer information and breaking news. DID YOU KNOW that LED bulbs are high quality, reliable, long lasting and affordable? They can be used to replace CFL or incandescent bulbs and they last up to 30 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. Plus, take advantage of the LED coupon during the saveONenergy COUPON EVENT (details inside).
Inside this issue > Energy Conservation, Smart Meter Smarts, Power Outages
Conservation Community NOW OFFERING
5 OFF
$
Get your saveONenergy coupons in-store or online at saveonenergy.ca/coupons from March 29th — April 28th, 2013.
LED BULBS
Energy conservation makes good business sense. Now more than ever, small business owners are looking for ways to save money and cut costs in addition to being more energy efficient. That’s where the SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING program comes in. Qualifying businesses can now get up to $1,500 worth of energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. You will get easy and effortless energy-efficient upgrades that will go a long way toward reducing your electricity consumption and managing your monthly costs.
Call us today to see how your business and farm operation can qualify.
Smart Meter Smarts Tell us what you think of the new LED bulbs! E-mail us your thoughts at info@hchydro.ca or tweet us @HCHydro.
the t a s u e e s Come & Garden Home ows! Sh
Haldimand County Hydro will be hitting the home show circuit again this spring. Stop by our booth for a chat and fun takeaways. Caledonia Home & Garden Show Old Arena at the Fairgrounds Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7 Dunnville Home & Garden Show Arena on Ramsey Drive Friday, April 20 – Saturday, April 21
Visit us & reg iste for the peaksa r ve PLUS program r fo your chance to r
WIN AN iPAD Mini
Many of our customers have made adjustments to their daily routines since the implementation of Time-of-Use rates. Now is a good time to review your routines, analyze your consumption patterns and see how you can continue to reduce your usage and improve your savings.
Here are some tips and tricks to save on your next hydro bill, and year round: • Do some or all of your laundry on weekends or weekdays during off-peak times. Be sure to use the eco-cycle if you have one. • Set your dishwasher to run after 7pm and always run full loads. Choose the eco-cycle if your dishwasher has one. • When charging devices, unplug them as soon as they are fully charged. When not in use,
unplug the charger from the outlet to prevent the use of “phantom power”. • Purchase new Energy Star qualified appliances; you can save 20% more energy than with outdated appliances.
Visit our website for more conservation tips and helpful ideas.
Let us help you! Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570
Email: info@hchydro.ca
Subject to terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Haldimand County Hydro Inc. OM Official Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.
Web: www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Twitter: @HCHydro
Conservation Community NOW OFFERING
5 OFF
$
Get your saveONenergy coupons in-store or online at saveonenergy.ca/coupons from March 29th — April 28th, 2013.
LED BULBS
Energy conservation makes good business sense. Now more than ever, small business owners are looking for ways to save money and cut costs in addition to being more energy efficient. That’s where the SMALL BUSINESS LIGHTING program comes in. Qualifying businesses can now get up to $1,500 worth of energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades. You will get easy and effortless energy-efficient upgrades that will go a long way toward reducing your electricity consumption and managing your monthly costs.
Call us today to see how your business and farm operation can qualify.
Smart Meter Smarts Tell us what you think of the new LED bulbs! E-mail us your thoughts at info@hchydro.ca or tweet us @HCHydro.
the t a s u e e s Come & Garden Home ows! Sh
Haldimand County Hydro will be hitting the home show circuit again this spring. Stop by our booth for a chat and fun takeaways. Caledonia Home & Garden Show Old Arena at the Fairgrounds Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7 Dunnville Home & Garden Show Arena on Ramsey Drive Friday, April 20 – Saturday, April 21
Visit us & reg iste for the peaksa r ve PLUS program r fo your chance to r
WIN AN iPAD Mini
Many of our customers have made adjustments to their daily routines since the implementation of Time-of-Use rates. Now is a good time to review your routines, analyze your consumption patterns and see how you can continue to reduce your usage and improve your savings.
Here are some tips and tricks to save on your next hydro bill, and year round: • Do some or all of your laundry on weekends or weekdays during off-peak times. Be sure to use the eco-cycle if you have one. • Set your dishwasher to run after 7pm and always run full loads. Choose the eco-cycle if your dishwasher has one. • When charging devices, unplug them as soon as they are fully charged. When not in use,
unplug the charger from the outlet to prevent the use of “phantom power”. • Purchase new Energy Star qualified appliances; you can save 20% more energy than with outdated appliances.
Visit our website for more conservation tips and helpful ideas.
Let us help you! Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570
Email: info@hchydro.ca
Subject to terms and conditions found at saveonenergy.ca. Funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Haldimand County Hydro Inc. OM Official Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.
Web: www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Twitter: @HCHydro
Safety First Think ahead to stay safe during winter power outages.
HCH 2013.01
Most power outages are over before you can find the flashlight. Is your home prepared, though, for a long-term winter outage? Advance planning is key to keep your family warm and safe.
Stay Warm
Stay Safe
Does your home have a safe heating source that doesn’t require electricity to function?
Downed power lines are a very common occurrence during power outages and winter storms.
If not, have a plan in place so you know what to do in the event of a long-term outage. Protect your family from the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire by ensuring: • Heating sources are properly vented. • Chimneys for wood-burning fireplaces and stoves have been cleaned in the last year. • Carbon monoxide detectors have a battery-powered back-up.
If you see a downed line: • DO NOT GO NEAR THEM. Call Haldimand County Hydro immediately. • Avoid all contact with the line or anything that it may be in contact with such as tree limbs, fence lines or vehicles. • Call 911 as it may be in a position to pose a threat to others.
Help is on the Way We recognize the concern caused by a power outage. Keep in mind: • When the power goes out, all our efforts are focused on restoring your service safely and as quickly as possible. • There are 1,665 kilometers of distribution lines in Haldimand County, representing the second largest service territory in Ontario (1,252 square kilometers). • Emergency Assistance from other electrical utilities and/or contractors can be called upon.
Report the Outage If your power goes out, let us know. Report all power outages by calling our 24/7 Emergency Line at 1-877-872-2570 or by using our NEW mobile app (access it by visiting www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca on your mobile device). Our website and mobile website will be used to update information on planned and major outages.
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
www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Winter 2013
Connect with just one click! With our recharged mobile friendly web-link, you now have the ability to access Haldimand County Hydro anywhere, at anytime. With a link conveniently located on your mobile phone’s main screen, you can report a power outage, find out what’s new in your region, and stay up-to-date with our social media link! With so much information now at your fingertips, it’s never been easier to connect with Haldimand County Hydro.
Visit www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca on your mobile phone today - be sure to add the app to your homescreen!
Follow us @HCHydro for service updates, customer information and breaking news. DID YOU KNOW that LED bulbs are high quality, reliable, long lasting and affordable? They can be used to replace CFL or incandescent bulbs and they last up to 30 times longer than incandescent light bulbs. Plus, take advantage of the LED coupon during the saveONenergy COUPON EVENT (details inside).
Inside this issue > Energy Conservation, Smart Meter Smarts, Power Outages