September 2026

Connected: Power smart tips, ideas, and stories

In this month's edition

🍂	Turn over a new (autumn) leaf and enter to win
🚗	Fact or fiction: EV edition
🔦	Power outage prep starts here

Basket of carrots, pumpkins, apples, and other produce

Turn over a new (autumn) leaf

Cozy inspiration and power smart ideas for the season ahead

We've gathered seasonal favourites, energy-saving advice, and opportunities to win an air fryer, a gift card to stock your book shelves, and more, all in one fresh fall guide.

Enter to win

Top stories

Power poles and power lines running overhead, with a dark stormy background

Storm season in B.C.: 8 things you should know

A little preparation can go a long way during a power outage. Make a plan and enter to win an emergency kit.

Get prepared ➜

BC Hydro spokesperson, Jaclyn, sits in the drivers seat of an EV. An excited expression on her face.

The biggest EV myths, tested

Think EVs are too expensive, don't go far enough, or are hard to charge? With more models, longer ranges, and growing charging networks, it might be time to separate fact from fiction. Take the quiz and enter to win 1 of 5 $250 grocery store gift cards.

Take the quiz ➜

This school gets top marks for smart design

École Snokomish Elementary is leading by example with low-carbon innovation and a clever three-storey design that leaves more room for students to play outside.

Meet our latest Power Smart Champion ➜

Aerial view of floating island along the shoreline of Ospika Arm in Williston Reservoir on August 30, 2026.

Missing island mystery solved

After briefly becoming one of Canada's most famous islands, the floating island on Williston Reservoir has been found.

Curious? Read the full story ➜

Recent updates

'I could never live without a heat pump again'

We check in with a Vancouver Island family on life with a heat pump, and remind you about our limited bonus rebate and chance to win $5,000.

Check rebates, enter to win $5,000

Shift a little. Save a little. Earn a lot.

When electricity demand peaks, small changes at home can add up. Join Peak Saver to earn rewards for using less energy during peak events.

Start earning

Downed or low-hanging power line? Stay 10 metres back

Any downed, sagging, low-hanging or damaged power line is an emergency. Stay back 10 metres (the length of a bus) and call 911 immediately.

Life-saving safety tips

Put your power use on the clock

Use more electricity overnight and less during peak hours, and you could come out ahead with time-of-day pricing.

Estimate your savings

Tips and more

Weather the storm, and welcome the season with more chances to win

Follow @bchydro on Instagram and Facebook for bonus chances to win prizes that keep you cozy, connected, and prepared, including an air fryer, emergency kits and more.

Free smart thermostats? Stay tuned

Free smart thermostats are coming this fall for eligible customers with electric baseboard heating. Be among the first to hear when the offer launches and discover more ways to save with Power Smart.

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