Earn rewards

Making smart energy choices has never been more rewarding.

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Take the Reduction Challenge

Rise to the challenge by reducing your home’s electricity use by 10% over a year to earn a $50 reward as a Team Power Smart member. 

Start a challenge
Smart thermostat on the wall

Enroll your devices to earn $50+

If you've got smart home devices – like smart thermostats or a networked EV charger – you could earn $50 or more for letting us remotely adjust their operation during periods of peak demand. 

Sign up for Peak Rewards

Get rebates and deals

Looking to make some energy efficient product upgrades?

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Compare prices, reviews and efficiency ratings from multiple retailers, all in one place. Shop for:

  • Appliances
  • Air conditioners
  • Electronics
  • Smart thermostats and more

Visit the Power Smart Shop

Deals on smart plugs and more

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Smart plug

$25 off smart thermostats

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Mysa thermostats

Rebates up to $10,000 for energy-efficient upgrades

Home renovation rebates
Heat pump

Tips by category

Explore low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy with everything in your home.

Google Nest Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Heating & cooling
A blue toaster
Kitchen
Green T-shirt
Laundry
A black gaming console controller
Electronics
A light bulb
Lighting
A water drop
Water

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Track your progress in MyHydro

Watch your savings add up. Keep an eye on the electricity use graphs in MyHydro.

Track your usage – right down to the hour – to monitor your progress and find more ways to save.

Learn more

 

Interested in a time-of-day rate?

More rate flexibility could be on the way. The B.C. Utilities Commission is currently reviewing our application to offer an optional time-of-day rate plan to our residential customers.

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Smart energy contest (Fall campaign) September 18 to October 29, 2023

Test your energy smarts and enter for your chance to win one of six weekly prizes. Each weekly entry also earns you an entry into our grand prize draw for a small appliance bundle.

Prizes

Kobo eReader and gift card
Week 2: September 25 - October 1

Kobo eReader and gift card

Read on and recharge with a Kobo eReader and $200 gift card.

KitchenAid stand mixer
Week 3: October 2 - 8

KitchenAid stand mixer

You and this KitchenAid stand mixer could make a sweet batch.

Smart device prize package
Week 4: October 9 - 15

Smart device prize package

Smart ways to save energy with a smart thermostat, Google Nest Mini and smart lighting.

Apple TV and gift card
Week 5: October 16 - 22

Apple TV and gift card

Make streaming a dream with an Apple TV and $200 gift card.

Ember mug and digital electric kettle
Week 6: October 23 - 29

Ember mug and digital electric kettle

Cozy up with energy savings with the Ember mug and digital electric kettle.

Small Appliance bundle
Grand prize

Small Appliance bundle

Cook up some savings in the kitchen with a Ninja Foodi Deluxe Pressure Cooker, Nutri Ninja Blender Duo and Breville Smart Oven air convection toaster oven.

Best Buy gift card
Week 1: September 18 - 24

$400 Best Buy gift card

Don't let the chance to win a Best Buy gift card for energy saving products pass you BUY.

Enter to win

Answer this week's smart energy question, then complete the entry form.

BC Hydro will use any personal information provided with the Contest entry and fulfilment, including the entrants' name, address, postal code, phone number, and email address for the purpose of administering the Contest as contemplated by these Contest Rules. BC Hydro collects and uses personal information as authorized by section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

View the contest terms and conditions [PDF, 237 KB].