May 2025 May 2025Stay cool, and stay Canadian, eh? We've rounded up some locally created goods for all your summer fun, and smart energy use. Find out which rate option works for you with our online rate estimator. Also this month, a last chance to win big in our spring contest, a former math teacher's fun approach to Electrical Safety Week, and a visit to Coquitlam's first "green" school. 25 great Canadian products for a super summerLooking to support local? Here are 25 Canadian products – from practical essentials to unique finds – designed, grown, or crafted right here at home. Buy local, buy Canadian Top stories Estimate your costs with our online toolYou now have more rate choices than ever, thanks to our new optional flat rate, and time-of-day pricing. Find out which works best for your household.Try our rate estimator Amping up safety in schoolsOur youth education manager is sparking curiosity in classrooms with a new take on safety lessons for our annual Electrical Safety Week efforts.Stay safe around electricity Solar shines bright at Coast Salish ElementaryKids learn about the power of sunshine and heat pumps at a school that cuts CO2 emissions.Coquitlam's green school Win Herschel bags, kitchen and e-reader prize packs, and moreThis is your final chance to win in our spring contest.Get tips, enter to win Recent updatesWe've tripled our EV fast charging network in one yearBy installing an average of more than one new charging port per day, our network now includes 591 charging ports across B.C.Read our progress report Spruce up your home this springGet up to $4,000 in rebates on energy-efficient heat pumps and enjoy a more comfortable home all year long.Explore rebates Stay safe when working outdoorsMany new workers take on outdoor, seasonal jobs with little to no training. Know the three keys to safety and take one of our in-person or online courses.Get trained before you start work Log in to MyHydro Outages & safety Accounts Contact us Energy savings You've received this email because you subscribed to receive the Connected newsletter.
