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May 2026

Connected: Power smart tips, ideas, and stories

In this month's edition

Knowing the distance: Try our safety quiz

Things you didn't know about our recreation areas

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Does your pet need all that power?

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Beat the heat with instant A/C rebates

Woman standing on a ladder propped up on the side of a house. She looks above her at power lines.

Knowing the distance

Take our safety quiz

Power lines are part of everyday life, running through our neighborhoods and into our homes and workplaces. With more time spent outdoors in warmer weather, it's a good time to brush up on how to stay safe around them.

Enter to win $500 to Canadian Tire

Top stories

Seton Lake lookout

10 things you might not know about our recreation areas

Free camping, great swimming and hikes, big fish and a new picnic spot in Hudson's Hope.

Explore B.C. ➜

Pink flower in focus in a greenhouse full of other flowers

B.C.'s biggest cut flower supplier is a Power Smart Champion

Hollandia's greenhouse-grown daisies are the local, low-carbon option for that splash of colour.

See how their garden grows, and saves ➜

Outdoor playground in a backyard

Playing with power

Staying safe outdoors doesn't require specialized knowledge, just awareness and a few simple precautions.

Stay back, stay safe ➜

Recent updates

When El Niño returns, wildfire risk can rise

Our team prepares for wildfire season year-round. Learn how you can take steps to prepare for a potentially longer and more challenging season.

Get prepared

May is off to a hot start

Unseasonable heat pushed electricity demand to the highest level ever seen in May. Manage comfort and costs with deals on select high-efficiency air conditioners.

Stay cool, save money

Does your pet need all that power?

New research finds that the well-intentioned habits of pet owners, including leaving the TV and heating on, can add up.

Save without sacrificing care

Starting a seasonal outdoor job?

Many workers begin without proper safety training—but you don't have to. Protect yourself by learning the three keys to safety and take one of our in-person or online courses.

Get trained before you start the job

Our EV network is one of Canada's best

Tempted to go electric? With over 880 charging ports at 188 sites, we're ready to power your EV journey.

Explore our growing charging network

Tips and more

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Use less, get rewarded

Yep, you read that right. With Power Smart choices, you can reduce energy use and put money back in your pocket.

Save energy, save money ➜

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Save on cool essentials

Score limited-time deals on select ENERGY STAR® air conditioners and air purifiers. Don't wait, grab them while the heat is on.

Take advantage of this offer ➜

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