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March 2022

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March 2022

Big on rebates. Big on prizes. Enter our new contest each week through April 17 for a shot at prizes including a 24-inch Apple iMac worth $2,400. To put it simply, we're pumped on how heat pumps can both heat and cool your home, and we tell the story of how a Victoria resident stayed comfy during a year of record heat and chill in B.C. Also this month, ideas for donating, selling and recycling items collected during spring cleaning, and in the runup to World Water Day, a look at a program that gets Nanaimo area students outside to explore local streams and wetlands.

Prizes, rebates, and the 'heaty-cool-y-no-pollute-y'

Prizes, rebates, and the 'heaty-cool-y-no-pollute-y'

With rebates of up to $11,000 to switch to a powered-by-water system that heats and cools, plus a new contest, one big question remains: What should a "heat pump" really be called?

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Spring cleaning? Someone wants that old stuff

Spring cleaning? Someone wants that old stuff

Before you toss it or recycle it, try selling or donating. One person's junk is another's treasure. Learn more


Heat domes, big chills and a system for all seasons

Heat domes, big chills and a system for all seasons

Last summer, a Victoria resident went to the movies just to cool down. Now she's got a heat pump. Learn more


Students get outside to explore water stewardship

Students get outside to explore water stewardship

As World Water Day nears, a visit to a fantastic program at Nanaimo-area schools. Learn more

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Heat pump or AC? One system or two

They work pretty much the same way, but one works year round. The costs and benefits of using a heat pump for cooling. Learn more

Report: Gas misconceptions fuel CO2 footprints at home

Despite having climate change concerns, British Columbians prefer natural gas ranges and fireplaces even though cleaner, cheaper electric options are available. Learn more

Visit the Power Smart Shop for appliances & more

Explore, compare, and shop for top-rated energy-saving appliances, electronics, and light bulbs.

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Heat pump 101 livestream

Join our team and a heat pump expert for a virtual session on March 24 to learn all about heat pumps and rebates. Plus, we have prizes.

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