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September 2009

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This month we get a sneak preview of the Power Smart Forum's Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities for Small & Medium Businesses as Brian O'Donnell zeroes in on the easiest ways for businesses to save. We also look at how the Vancouver International Airport has saved more than $5 million in energy costs since 1999, and we look how you can save a few bucks yourself through adjustable space heating and water heating controls. Low-hanging fruit There are some fairly easy ways to start cutting your business energy bill. A few tips from Brian O'Donnell, the man who will be back again at the Power Smart Forum with the wildly popular NRCan Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities for Small & Medium Businesses. Learn more $5M saved, and counting Airports use a whole lot of energy, but Vancouver International Airport has saved more than $5 million in energy costs since 1999. A look at how they've done it, from solar-powered hot water to removing unnecessary lights. Learn more Did You Know? Adjustable controls pay off With savings of 5% to 30%, an adjustable HVAC or water control system could have a payback of 2 to 4 years. Learn more Canada Line lighting cuts costs TransLink is saving an estimated $120,000 a year at its new SkyTrain stations. Learn More This Month on BCHydro.com Continuous optimization program earns kudos Building operators are sold on a BC Hydro program that's expected to deliver 25 gigawatts in energy savings. Team Power Smart joins shoreline cleanup It's always a dirty job, but thousands across Canada do it, and this year BC Hydro's Team Power Smart is getting involved. Turbine completes Brazil-to-Revelstoke trip A 188-tonne Revelstoke Unit 5 Project turbine has arrived after a 12,000-kilometre trip by freighter, barge and transport truck from Brazil. Feedback Thanks for your feedback on our new design. We've made some changes to improve readability. Please continue to send us your thoughts. > Send us an email September 2009 In This Issue: NRCan Identifying Energy Saving Opportunities for Small & Medium Businesses preview Vancouver Airport Authority shows its Power Smarts Adjustable controls for heat, water, pay off quickly Canada Line lighting cuts costs at SkyTrain stations Turbine arrives from Brazil Events & Seminars B.C.'s leading energy conservation conference, the Power Smart Forum, is set for October 13-15, 2009 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. See more events & seminars. Savings & Programs Power Smart Product Incentive Program. Learn More e.Catalog for Business offers over 8,000 energy-saving products. Learn More Read about how businesses have saved money under the Product Incentive Program and other BC Hydro incentives. See more savings & programs. Subscribe Subscribe to this newsletter.

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