Conservation
Burlington Hydro surpassed all 2010 targets set by the OPA with over 2,343 homes and businesses participating in our conservation programs.
- The Great Refrigerator Round-Up – 1,023 old inefficient fridges were taken off the grid, picked up and recycled in an environmentally friendly way, all for free!
- Power Savings Blitz – 524 local businesses participated in this program and received $1,000 worth of energy efficient lighting
- ERIP – Burlington Hydro awarded over $190,000 in cash incentives to over 35 businesses who participated in this program, resulting in a reduction in 2,519,719 kWh
You've Got The Power ... We've Got the Programs
At Burlington Hydro, we build on your passion for conversation through unique programs and a staff, fully dedicated to conservation.
Green Energy
The Ontario Power Authority’s Feed-in-Tariff or FIT Program is a comprehensive guaranteed pricing structure for renewable electricity production. With an outstanding level of interest, Burlington Hydro received over 70 applications from homes and businesses in the community - already 18 participants have been connected to the Grid - totaling 130 kW of generation.
Connecting with our Customers
Staffed by Burlington Hydro Employees the 2010 Conservation Event Team participated in over 25 events in the community. From the Spring & Fall Home Show to The Children’s Festival and Environment Week to the Canada Day celebration, the Team was present to engage our customers and promote conservation awareness.
Taking the Power Pledge
The 2010 Power Pledge asked the Burlington Community to commit to simple actions to save their household money while helping the environment. Pledges were made to reduce phantom power, become laundry smart, complete a home energy audit and participate in the Refrigerator Round-Up Program. The Halton Region received top honours for receiving the most pledges in the Regional category. Over 2,674 pledges were made by Burlington residents - saving a potential of 6,399,489 kWh/year or $1,419,032 in electricity costs and avoiding 664,069 kg of Greenhouse gasses.
“Our response rate from the Burlington Community is astounding! Our customers have jumped on board, supporting the conservation programs and blowing our targets out of the water.”
