Press Release
March 29, 2009
B.C. Saves for Earth Hour
VANCOUVER – Electricity consumption in B.C. dropped by 1.1 per cent during Earth Hour last night. British Columbians saved 72.67 megawatts of electricity from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., the equivalent of turning off 1.5 million lights.
The highest drop in consumption – 4.6 per cent – was recorded in Pemberton. Eighty four communities throughout the province participated in Earth Hour this year.
In 2008, the overall reduction in load during Earth Hour was two per cent throughout the entire hour.
Organized by WWF and sponsored locally in part by BC Hydro, Earth Hour is an annual global effort to address climate change that emphasizes the importance of understanding that individual participation and simple changes can make a big difference to the planet.
If British Columbians implemented the same conservation measures just one hour every evening, the combined savings would be enough power more than 2,400 homes for an entire year.
Although Earth Hour is over, BC Hydro reminds British Columbians to keep conservation top of mind and to practice energy efficient behaviours. By joining Team Power Smart, individuals can set an electricity conservation target of 10 per cent and get access to tools, tips and resources.
Savings in individual communities:
Abbotsford 3.8% | Colwood 4.1% | New Westminster 0.1% |
Burnaby 1.4% | Langford 4.1% | North Vancouver District 2.7% |
Coquitlam 2.9% | Parksville 4.1% | Port Coquitlam 3.1% |
Delta 1.2% | Bowen Island 3.1% | Prince George 1.5% |
Kamloops 1.1% | Revelstoke 2.6% | Richmond 0.3% |
Langley Township 2.1% | Oak Bay 3.3% | Saanich 3.7% |
Maple Ridge 3.1% | View Royal 3.9% | Surrey 1.5% |
Vernon 0.9% | Pemberton 4.6% | Vancouver 1.3% |
Victoria 3.1% |
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Contact:
Simi Heer
BC Hydro Media Relations
Phone: 604 623 3963
