Power Smart Month 2008 - Better Than Ever
October marks the return of Power Smart Month. This year’s slate of activities, special deals, and promotions for residential, commercial and industrial customers promises to be the best yet. With all the heightened energy conservation messaging in the marketplace, it’s a perfect opportunity for Alliance members to leverage their knowledge and to work with customers to find creative energy efficient solutions.
There is a number of Power Smart initiatives planned for commercial, industrial and residential customers, from which you can benefit. You can learn more about many of the commercial and industrial initiatives in the new stories we’ve posted on the website, but here are a few Power Smart Month highlights:
- Workshops and Forum: Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the latest Power Smart developments and products at the Power Smart Forum and Tradeshow (November 17) and the two days of workshops that follow (November 18 and 19). You can also sign up for one of the various industrial and commercial workshops planned for this fall – check the Industrial Workshops calendar and the Forum schedule for details.
- Power Smart Alliance Challenge: Get ready to show your smarts in this friendly competition that helps to spread the conservation message in new and innovative ways. See the separate story on the website for details.
- Energy Studies: Take advantage of the opportunity to participate in these important energy studies. For example, through November 30, 2008, Industrial customers can receive 100 percent funding from Power Smart for participating in an Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study on their fans, blowers or compressed air systems.
- Awareness and Recognition: A new Workplace Conservation Employee Awareness campaign is being launched this fall. You’ll also see a print ad campaign that showcases High Performance buildings in the works and Product Incentive Program promotions designed to highlight Power Smart Month awareness.
On the residential side, Power Smart Month activities range from retailer promotions offering special offers on energy-efficient products to programs designed to encourage individual sustainability efforts. Have a look at some of the initiatives to see how they can leverage your business opportunities.
Power Smart Month is all about spreading the conservation message, and we’re here to support your efforts and your great ideas! Contact us if you haveany questions or need any help.
Here are some highlights of the residential initiatives planned for Power Smart Month.
- Join Team Power Smart: Customers will be encouraged to be leaders in energy conservation by setting individual energy reduction goals.
- Power Smart Month Retailer Promotions: Look for special offers at retailers on all sorts of energy-efficient products for the home, including lighting, appliances and windows.
- Fall Lighting Campaign: During October and November, there will be special offers on CFLs and lighting fixtures at major retailers.
- Refrigerator Buy-back: During the month of October, in addition to refrigerators, BC Hydro will pick up old freezers free- of-charge. Customers can also enter the “Oldest Fridge” photo contest.
- Mail-in Rebate Coupons – More savings for energy-efficient products can be found by downloading coupons at bchydro.com. These coupons will be available October to December 31, 2008.