Smart Meter Smarts
Shift Gears for Summer
Beer Can Chicken Recipe courtesy of Chicken Farmers of Canada (www.chicken.ca).
• a 3 lb (1.5 kg) chicken • 1.5 cups (375 ml) of your favourite marinade • 1 full can of beer* • a meat thermometer
• Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.
* cans of non-alcoholic beer, lemonade or soft drinks work just as well
Photo submission courtesy of Marina Fleming.
Here are some easy ways to help you reduce your electricity costs during the summer months. • Set your air conditioner a few degrees higher and turn it off when no-one is home
6 easy steps to a great meal
• Use ceiling fans to circulate the cold air
STEP 1: On a two-burner barbecue, light one burner and set it to medium heat.
• Close shades and curtains on the sunny side of the house
STEP 2: Wash your beer can, pour out about ¼ cup (60 mL) and make three more holes in the top of the can. STEP 3: Slide the chicken, with the legs pointing down, onto the can, so the chicken stays upright. STEP 4: Put the chicken and can over the unlit burner, using the legs to help keep the chicken upright. Close barbecue lid. STEP 5: Grill for about 45 minutes then turn the chicken 180 degrees. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 45 minutes or until internal temperature reads 185°F (85°C). STEP 6: Carefully remove the chicken and can from the barbecue and put them on a plate so that the can remains upright. Let stand for 15 minutes before removing chicken from can. Slice and serve.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Summer 2012
Get Grilling with E-billing
Roast a chicken on the grill tonight to keep the kitchen cool and reduce electricity use.
What you’ll need Getting ready
HCH 2012.03
• Hang your laundry outside on a clothesline • If you have a pool, put your pump and heater on a timer to operate during off-peak hours • Get on the grill and use the side burner if you have one to cook with instead of your stovetop • Use a crock pot, toaster oven, barbecue or a small microwave – you’ll use less energy, and you won’t be creating extra heat in the house on hot days
If you’ve been considering making the switch to electronic billing, now’s the time. All customers who register for e-billing before August 27, 2012 will be automatically entered in a draw for a brand new Broil King Signet 20 propane barbecue.
REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO
WIN A FREE* BBQ!
With e-billing you can view, pay and store your bills in one convenient, confidential and secure online location.
Other benefits of e-billing: • Saves time and reduces 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 service is not affected by postal disruptions Haldimand County Hydro employees and their families are not eligible for this promotion.
Already registered for e-billing?
Don’t worry; you’ll be automatically entered in the draw too. Visit our website for complete contest rules.
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.
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
Inside this issue > saveONenergy conservation programs, smart meter smarts
Making Conservation a Priority
Conservation Community
Haldimand County Hydro is helping local businesses improve their bottom line and reduce their environmental impact. Incentives available through our Retrofit Program are helping our commercial customers replace existing equipment with high efficiency alternatives.
Get Green for Going Green
Dunnville Salvation Army received almost $10,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 66,000 kWh per year. Pictured left to right are Breanne Hunter of the Dunnville Salvation Army, Cindy Marr of Haldimand County Hydro and Garry Jones of the Dunnville Salvation Army.
Did you know as much as 60% of your annual electricity costs go towards heating and cooling your home? If soaring temperatures have you thinking about new residential cooling equipment, there are some great incentives for installing energy efficient systems you’ll want to check out.
Rush’s Auto Parts received over $2,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 15,000 kWh per year.
Current incentives include:
$250 $400
Pictured is Rob Robson, Operation Manager of Rush’s Auto Parts.
for replacing an existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR qualified system (minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 EER)
BJ Take (manufacturer of energy efficient light fixtures) received over $12,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 86,000 kWh per year.
for replacing an existing central air conditioner with a stand-alone CEE Tier 2 central air conditioning system (minimum 15 SEER and 12.5 EER)
Pictured are Ed and MaryAnn Buma, owners BJ Take.
Already planning ahead for next winter?
$250
Thinking of replacing your central cooling or heating system?
Let us help you! OM
Kick ’em to the Curb
for replacing an existing furnace with a high-efficiency furnace equipped with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).
Haldimand County Hydro customers are sending their inefficient fridges and freezers to greener pastures. Since January 2008, Haldimand County Hydro has helped customers remove and recycle 1,387 inefficient fridges and freezers.
Visit our website and click the saveONenergy link at the bottom of our homepage. There you will find a helpful checklist with program requirements, tips, benefits and a search tool to locate local participating contractors.
Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570
Official Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.
Email: info@hchydro.ca
AGE LIMIT GOING UP! As of 2013, only fridges 20 years or older will be accepted.
If you have a fridge or freezer that’s older than 15 years, which is still in working order that you’d like to send on its way, call us soon to schedule a pick up.
To schedule your pick up appointment, call 1-877-797-9473 or visit our website.
Web: www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Customer Web Portal
Making Conservation a Priority
Conservation Community
Haldimand County Hydro is helping local businesses improve their bottom line and reduce their environmental impact. Incentives available through our Retrofit Program are helping our commercial customers replace existing equipment with high efficiency alternatives.
Get Green for Going Green
Dunnville Salvation Army received almost $10,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 66,000 kWh per year. Pictured left to right are Breanne Hunter of the Dunnville Salvation Army, Cindy Marr of Haldimand County Hydro and Garry Jones of the Dunnville Salvation Army.
Did you know as much as 60% of your annual electricity costs go towards heating and cooling your home? If soaring temperatures have you thinking about new residential cooling equipment, there are some great incentives for installing energy efficient systems you’ll want to check out.
Rush’s Auto Parts received over $2,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 15,000 kWh per year.
Current incentives include:
$250 $400
Pictured is Rob Robson, Operation Manager of Rush’s Auto Parts.
for replacing an existing central air conditioner with an ENERGY STAR qualified system (minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 EER)
BJ Take (manufacturer of energy efficient light fixtures) received over $12,000 for lighting upgrades that are expected to save 86,000 kWh per year.
for replacing an existing central air conditioner with a stand-alone CEE Tier 2 central air conditioning system (minimum 15 SEER and 12.5 EER)
Pictured are Ed and MaryAnn Buma, owners BJ Take.
Already planning ahead for next winter?
$250
Thinking of replacing your central cooling or heating system?
Let us help you! OM
Kick ’em to the Curb
for replacing an existing furnace with a high-efficiency furnace equipped with an Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).
Haldimand County Hydro customers are sending their inefficient fridges and freezers to greener pastures. Since January 2008, Haldimand County Hydro has helped customers remove and recycle 1,387 inefficient fridges and freezers.
Visit our website and click the saveONenergy link at the bottom of our homepage. There you will find a helpful checklist with program requirements, tips, benefits and a search tool to locate local participating contractors.
Tel: 905-765-5211 • Toll Free: 1-877-872-2570
Official Mark of the Ontario Power Authority. Used under licence.
Email: info@hchydro.ca
AGE LIMIT GOING UP! As of 2013, only fridges 20 years or older will be accepted.
If you have a fridge or freezer that’s older than 15 years, which is still in working order that you’d like to send on its way, call us soon to schedule a pick up.
To schedule your pick up appointment, call 1-877-797-9473 or visit our website.
Web: www.haldimandcountyhydro.ca
Customer Web Portal
Smart Meter Smarts
Shift Gears for Summer
Beer Can Chicken Recipe courtesy of Chicken Farmers of Canada (www.chicken.ca).
• a 3 lb (1.5 kg) chicken • 1.5 cups (375 ml) of your favourite marinade • 1 full can of beer* • a meat thermometer
• Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours.
* cans of non-alcoholic beer, lemonade or soft drinks work just as well
Photo submission courtesy of Marina Fleming.
Here are some easy ways to help you reduce your electricity costs during the summer months. • Set your air conditioner a few degrees higher and turn it off when no-one is home
6 easy steps to a great meal
• Use ceiling fans to circulate the cold air
STEP 1: On a two-burner barbecue, light one burner and set it to medium heat.
• Close shades and curtains on the sunny side of the house
STEP 2: Wash your beer can, pour out about ¼ cup (60 mL) and make three more holes in the top of the can. STEP 3: Slide the chicken, with the legs pointing down, onto the can, so the chicken stays upright. STEP 4: Put the chicken and can over the unlit burner, using the legs to help keep the chicken upright. Close barbecue lid. STEP 5: Grill for about 45 minutes then turn the chicken 180 degrees. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 45 minutes or until internal temperature reads 185°F (85°C). STEP 6: Carefully remove the chicken and can from the barbecue and put them on a plate so that the can remains upright. Let stand for 15 minutes before removing chicken from can. Slice and serve.
Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Summer 2012
Get Grilling with E-billing
Roast a chicken on the grill tonight to keep the kitchen cool and reduce electricity use.
What you’ll need Getting ready
HCH 2012.03
• Hang your laundry outside on a clothesline • If you have a pool, put your pump and heater on a timer to operate during off-peak hours • Get on the grill and use the side burner if you have one to cook with instead of your stovetop • Use a crock pot, toaster oven, barbecue or a small microwave – you’ll use less energy, and you won’t be creating extra heat in the house on hot days
If you’ve been considering making the switch to electronic billing, now’s the time. All customers who register for e-billing before August 27, 2012 will be automatically entered in a draw for a brand new Broil King Signet 20 propane barbecue.
REGISTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO
WIN A FREE* BBQ!
With e-billing you can view, pay and store your bills in one convenient, confidential and secure online location.
Other benefits of e-billing: • Saves time and reduces 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 service is not affected by postal disruptions Haldimand County Hydro employees and their families are not eligible for this promotion.
Already registered for e-billing?
Don’t worry; you’ll be automatically entered in the draw too. Visit our website for complete contest rules.
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.
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
Inside this issue > saveONenergy conservation programs, smart meter smarts