Press Release

VICTORIA – A local senior's licensed intermediate care home will save more than $16,000 a year in electricity costs thanks to BC Hydro's Product Incentive Program. The Power Smart program offers businesses financial incentives for installing energy-efficient products to replace existing inefficient technologies.

Sunrise Senior Living implemented a major lighting retrofit this year to switch to energy-efficient lighting technology. In total, the residence replaced 700 incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs and received $1,400 in incentives from BC Hydro. As a result, Sunrise will save more than 300,000 kilowatt hours of electricity each year.

"Making your operation more energy efficient doesn't have to involve huge, capital-intensive energy projects," said Power Smart Marketing manager Jim Nelson. "There are many small, easy upgrades that any company can do to save energy and money and benefit its bottom line."

In addition to lighting, the Product Incentive Program also provides incentives for products related to controls, sensors and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. For a complete list of products or to determine if your business is eligible, see our Product Incentive Program information or call 1 866 522-4713.

As demand grows in B.C., BC Hydro expects Power Smart will play a leading role in ensuring we continue to deliver reliable, low-cost power into the future.

Contact:

BC Hydro Media Relations

Media Relations manager

Phone: 604 623-4022