Sunday, 17 October 2010

4 Merritt retailers team up with BC Hydro for energy efficiency

BC Hydro has partnered with four Merritt retailers, as well as 400 others B.C., to provide increased rebates and incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient products.

The Crown corporation announced last week that the partnership with Loblaws (Extra Foods), Canadian Tire, Cooper’s Foods, and Walmart, will provide customers with savings on products like TVs, lighting, and appliances. Hydro is using the partnership to commemorate Power Smart month.

“Customers can receive instant in-store discounts ranging from $3 to $12 off of the price of select specialty ENERGY STAR compact fluorescent light bulbs and fixtures,” said Hydro spokesperson Simi Heer in a press release Friday.

“Some retailers are also offering instant rebates ranging from $80 to $600 on select ENERGY STAR televisions.”

Hydro will feature lighting, electronics and appliance “deals of the week” in the Power Smart section of the BC Hydro website all month long. The site will be updated regularly with new offers.

Additionally for Power Smart month, Hydro will give away gift cards for those who follow the power producer on its Twitter and Facebook pages. Hydro says this is a new initiative to reach more customers through the increasingly popular social media outlets.

BC Hydro also offers mail-in rebates on select ENERGY STAR refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and clothes washers. Details on mail-in rebates and coupons for seasonal LEDs, drying racks and energy saving kits can be found at powersmart.ca.

As a bonus during October, BC Hydro will offer free (working) freezer removal in addition to the year-round Fridge Buy Back program that removes spare energy-guzzling fridges. Customers can call 604-881-4357 or 1-866-516-4357 if outside the Lower Mainland.

Power Smart month is aimed at educating customers on the benefits and ease of conservation during the winter months.

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