Energy Management Basics & Online Tools
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TOOLS & TIPS

Energy management starts with understanding your energy bill, how and where you use energy, and then identifying how you can start saving. We've collected the information you need and have created some tools to help you get started.

Conservation Rates for Industrial Customers

Visit our "Your Account" section to get the full run down on rates & charges for distribution rate customers.

Online tools and information

Energy Evaluator Online Tool - This online assessment tool offers a high level analysis of your opportunities to save energy and money. A great place to start for those new to energy management and using less than $200,000 annually on electricity. Before you start, please have the following ready:

Business contact information;
Your estimated business operating hours per week;
Electricity costs as a percentage of your operating costs;
Annual electricity costs.

Business Program Eligibility Tool - this online tool highlights applicable programs for your business. Before you start, please have your 11 digit business account number ready (you will find this in the top right hand corner of your BC Hydro bill).

Large General Service (LGS) Rate Customers - a variety of tools, including a forecasting tool, are available online to help you manage your LGS account.

Self-Directed Assessment (free)

Download the Assessment Guide [PDF, 683 KB]

Useful resources

Power Smart has a library of useful information and tools to support energy management efforts, which includes Equipment Reference Guides.

Visit our Resource Centre.

Top 3 Energy Saving Tips

		Employee Energy Awareness Make sure your employees understand your conservation goals and what they can do to save energy. Learn more

		Maintain your equipment Inefficient systems consume more power. Ensure you understand and optimize your industrial systems and equipment. Learn more

		Find out areas your business can save Use one of our free online assessment tools or apply online for an expert to audit your site. Learn more