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Power of Business: Power Smart news & tips for business customers BC Hydro: For Generations
From companies large and small, this month we offer inspiration on becoming energy efficient. Provence Marinaside Restaurant has not only started to upgrade its lighting, it has also hosted a special dinner to encourage others too. At our Power Smart Forum last month, three CEOs shared their insights into strategy and energy conservation. And since it's November, a reminder to get ready for power outages – a little advance preparation can protect your staff, customers and equipment.
Tips from big business Tips from big business
CEOs from leading Power Smart companies shared their stories at the recent Power Smart Forum. Among their tips: engaging your staff and working with an energy manager make a big difference to your conservation efforts.
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A nice warm glow A nice warm glow
Provence Marinaside restaurant in Vancouver's Yaletown took advantage of Power Smart's Product Incentive Program to upgrade their lights without losing their warm ambience. And, they hosted a candlelit dinner to help spread the word about energy efficiency. Learn more
Get ready for storm season Get ready for storm season
Advice on protecting your business in the event of a power outage. Here's one neat tip: use your mobile phone or PDA to get updates during an outage. Add bchydro.com/mobile to your hand-held's favourites. Learn more
Did You Know?
Get festive with LED lighting Get festive with LED lighting
Switch your holiday display lighting to LED lights. You'll look just as good, and save money too.
Heat settings are key Heat settings are key
During winter, heat your building to 21°C when occupied and 16°C when unoccupied. And get your set points right.
This Month on BCHydro.com
Shot from B.C. ferry wins photo contest
A stunning shot of B.C.'s Inside Passage was the big winner among 12 in the Team Power Smart Photo Contest.

New conservation rate proposed
BC Hydro is proposing a new rate structure to promote the efficient use of electricity by commercial and industrial customers in the Large General Service class.

BC Hydro gets direction on Burrard Thermal
The provincial government wants clean, renewable sources to meet B.C.'s future electricity needs rather than relying on the Burrard Thermal plant.

Do you know the 3 Keys of Electrical Safety?
If you work around power lines, you need to know the 3 Keys of Electrical Safety.
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November 2009
In This Issue:
CEOs share notes at Power Smart Forum
Restaurant celebrates energy efficiency by candlelight
Is your business ready for power outages season?
LED holiday lights spread cheer, save energy and money
Tips for setting your building thermostat for winter
Events & Seminars
Events & Seminars
Small Business B.C.'s next free Greening Your Business seminar – profiled on bchydro.com last month – is set for November 16. Get details and locations.

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Savings & Programs
Savings & Programs
Power Smart Product Incentive Program. Learn More

e.Catalog for Business offers over 8,000 energy-saving products. Learn More

Build your own Power Smart Employee Energy Awareness Program.

See more savings & programs.
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