Kenora Hydro Conservation Programs
Kenora Hydro will help you save electricity, save money and help the environment with an exciting conservation program.
Conservation Program Links
Conservation Documents
Energy Saving Guide
Managing Your Electricity Costs For Business
Heating and Cooling Guide
Related Links
Energy Savings Secrets - This website was formed to offer a unique reference point on saving money and the environment. Features and articles are written by professional journalists and experts who have a particular interest, or a background in this area.
Every Kilowatt Counts - An online resource with information about programs, services and actions you can take to achieve greater efficiency in your home and business. You’ll also learn about the benefits of energy efficiency.
Conservation Bureau - A division of the Ontario Power Authority. Look here for commercial, industrial and residential programs and funding.
ecoENERGY Retrofit Grants - Hire the services of an EnerGuide for Houses energy advisor to find out where your home is using energy and where it is being wasted. You could even qualify for a federal grant.
Eneract - The Energy Action Council of Toronto, a not-for-profit organization that delivers innovative solutions to environmental problems and builds capacity in communities to work towards a sustainable future.
Smart Living - Energy-saving tips and information for homeowners and tenants. Plus more goodies.
Saving Energy for Small Business - Smart business means keeping your costs low, and that includes saving on energy. Unsustainable practices and deferred or inadequate equipment maintenance can cost hundreds of dollars in lost revenue each year while unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions hurt the environment.
Ontario Ministry of Energy
Peakbusters
Natural Resources Canada Office of Energy Efficiency
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How energy is used in Ontario homes*
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For an annual energy bill of $2,000**
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Space heating
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57-62%
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$1,425 - $1,550
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Water heating
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20-21%
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$500 - $525
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Appliances
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12-13%
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$300 - $325
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Lighting
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4-5%
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$100 - $125
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Cooling
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0-7%
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$0 - $250
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* Many factors can affect your annual energy bill, such as size and location of your home, yearly variations in weather, efficiency of your furnace and other appliances, thermostat settings, number of occupants and the local cost of energy.
** Source: Data for Ontario, 2004-Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada and Statistics Canada.