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November 2023

Safety quiz, home energy hacks
 
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November 2023

When nature throws a seasonal curveball, will you be ready? As storm season arrives, take our safety quiz for a chance to win an emergency kit and grocery gift card. Stay warm with our 10 home comfort hacks, and join a team of British Columbians doing their part to save energy. Once aboard, start a Team Power Smart Reduction Challenge before January 31 and you could earn $100 – double the usual reward – for reducing your electricity use by 10%. Also this month, learn how UBC is slashing on-campus CO2 emissions, and see what's happening at Site C now that the earthfill dam is complete.

Take our safety quiz and you could win

Take our safety quiz and you could win

Power outages. Downed lines. Evacuations. Test your safety smarts for a chance to win an emergency kit and a $100 grocery gift card to help stock it with supplies.

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10 home comfort hacks you can start doing now

10 home comfort hacks you can start doing now

Easy ways to ensure your home is comfy, and your bills are lower, in the cool months of the year. Learn more


We're doubling the reward for reducing your electricity use

We're doubling the reward for reducing your electricity use

Join Team Power Smart and start a 10% Reduction Challenge by January 31, 2024 for a shot at earning $100. Learn more


Cutting CO2 emissions makes UBC a Clean Energy Champion

Cutting CO2 emissions makes UBC a Clean Energy Champion

University of B.C. uses bioenergy, heat pumps in its quest to cut on-campus emissions by 85% by 2030. Learn more


Top 5 for your emergency kit, and other key safety tips

Top 5 for your emergency kit, and other key safety tips

Everything you need to know about being prepared, including what to put in the bag. Learn more

Recently on BCHydro.com

From wildfires to storms, our crews are ready

When storms hit, we prioritize the safety of the public and our crews. How we restore power, and what you can do to better plan for emergencies. Learn more

Site C hits major milestone with completion of earthfill dam

The next major step as we build our third hydroelectric power station on the Peace River will be filling of the reservoir. Learn more

Heat, drought, and damaged trees could lead to more outages

After a near record-breaking dry season, prepare for power outages caused by weakened trees and drought. Learn more

More chances to win: follow our social channels

Follow @bchydro on Instagram and Facebook throughout November for weekly chances to win an emergency kit and $100 grocery store gift card.

 

Act now on deals for energy-saving products

Now through January 26, 2024, save on smart thermostats, connected home controls and plugs, and water-saving showerheads.

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