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Replacing
a compressor isn't the first thing that comes to mind when a company
looks at ways to cut back its energy costs. But an Abbotsford
windows manufacturer discovered that savings – in this
case about $17,000 a year – sometimes come from unusual places.
Also this month, we take a look at how BC Hydro's proposed new
distribution rate structure for Large General Service Class customers will
work, and how it's designed to promote conservation. And lastly
a reminder that the fully-funded
Energy Manager offer deadline is November 30, 2009. |
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New
compressor, big savings
For many manufacturers, air compressors are a critical piece
of equipment, powering tools throughout the facility. That's
why it makes a difference to have the most efficient air system
possible.
Dynamic Windows of Abbotsford cut their energy bills by $17,000
a year through Power Smart's Small
Compressed Air Initiative. Not only will the company enjoy
those cost savings year over year, the Power Smart incentive
provided up-front capital and resulted in a reduction of the
payback period on their new premium efficiency compressor to
around one year.
Read more about Dynamic's
project and about other Power
Smart Small Industry program.
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Conservation & rate
changes
BC Hydro is proposing a new rate structure to promote
conservation and encourage the efficient use of electricity
by commercial and industrial customers in the Large
General Service class.
The application put forward by BC Hydro proposes to divide
the existing Large General Service class into two new rate
classes:
- Medium General
Service (MGS) customers, whose annual maximum peak demand
is between 35 and 150 kW of electricity; and
- a new Large
General Service (LGS) customer group, whose annual maximum
peak demand is more than 150 kW of electricity.
We recommend phasing
into a flat rate structure for the new MGS class; and a Two-Part
rate structure for LGS customers that provides a credit or
a charge for changes in usage above or below the customer's
historic levels.
Development of the new rates has included extensive customer
and stakeholder engagement over the past year.
For more information about Power Smart funding and resources
to help you conserve both at work and home visit our Industrial or Residential web
pages.
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100%
funding of an Energy Manager
Get full funding for your own Industrial Energy Manager – but
only if you apply by November 30, 2009.
If you have a site that uses more than $500,000 in electricity
each year, you could be eligible for Power Smart's offer of
100% funding to hire your own dedicated energy manager. That's
100% of salary and generous training allowances for up to two
years.
To find out if your organization is eligible for this offer
contact your Key Account Manager or email
us. Or get some background on the offer's benefits in this recent
story that also features Power Smart's Premium Incentive
Offer.
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Not
sure which Power Smart program or offer is right for you? We can
help you determine what's most practical and valuable for reducing
waste and cutting costs at your facility.
For more information contact your Key Account Manager or call our
Customer Care team at 604 453 6400 (Lower Mainland) or
1 866 453 6400 (elsewhere in B.C.). |
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Current
is a BC Hydro industrial customer email highlighting the latest
Power Smart programs, information and events sent to customers
who choose to receive the service. |
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Last Modified: Mar 25, 2010
