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Tips cut costs, improve sustainability

BC Hydro Power Smart provides energy-saving tips, programs and incentives to help you improve the bottom line of your business and reduce environmental impacts.

Check out our guides and tips for detailed information on everything from lighting and heating to office equipment, recycling and food in the workplace.

Small business customers should consider a Power Smart/LiveSmart BC energy walk-through. There are also numerous programs available to Commercial and Industrial customers.

Top ten tips

We've drawn up a Top 10 list of tips to help your business conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment.

1. Form a Green Team
2. Minimize Heat Loss & Gain
3. Upgrade a Lighting System
4. Hire an Energy Manager
5. Buy Sustainable/Recyclable Supplies
6. Conduct a Waste Assessment
7. Develop a Lighting Plan With Staff
8. Turn Off Equipment When Not In Use
9. Avoid Disposable Dishes & Bottled Water
10. Turn Lights Off When Not In Use

Power Smart Green Guides

From no-cost and low-cost tips to more involved decisions and changes, our Green Guides can help you decide which steps to take on the path to conservation.

Heating & Cooling Guide

Use heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment efficiently to save up to 30% on your total energy bill.

Lighting Guide
Office Equipment/Supplies Guide
Refrigeration Guide
Waste & Recycling Guide
Food & Health Guide

Diary of a business energy walkthrough

Steveston Hotel food and beverage manager Dana Kutny jumped at the chance to sign her workplace up for a Power Smart and LiveSmart BC energy walkthrough, offered free of charge to help BC Hydro's business customers find ways to cut energy costs.

Read about the walkthrough

Last Modified: Oct 20, 2008

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