About the peaksaver® Program
Oakville Hydro with support from the Ontario Power Authority, is making it simple for Ontarians to do their part to conserve energy and ease the strain on electricity consumption during peak summer demand times.
Oakville residents can sign up for the peaksaver® program and help reduce the strain on the power grid during peak demand and decrease electricity costs by diminishing the need to purchase costly peak-hour electricity. This program is being offered to utility customers in regions of Ontario where electricity use is higher in summer than winter.
The peaksaver® program assists qualified Oakville Hydro customers to install a programmable thermostat in their home for free. Participation in the peaksaver® program allows for central air conditioning usage to be briefly reduced during critical peak demand times, typically this occurs on weekday afternoons during the hottest days of the summer, never on weekends or holidays.
Oakville Hydro customers who are single-family homeowners with central air conditioning qualify to participate in the peaksaver® program. You only need to call 866.514.6778 to schedule an appointment for a certified technician to come to your home and install a peaksaver® programmable thermostat for free!
Incentives and Benefits
By decreasing electricity use during critical peak demand times, Ontarians stand to reduce the use of coal-fired stations diminishing smog, air pollution and the need to purchase expensive electricity from other sources. As an added bonus incentive, program participants receive a $25.00 cheque for having a peaksaver® installed in their homes.
peaksaver® FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc.
Oakville Hydro Electricity Distribution Inc (OHEDI) is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board and distributes electricity throughout Oakville. Upon opening of the Ontario electricity market in 2002, OHEDI started distributing electricity to customers at the Standard Supply Service (SSS) Rate set by the Ontario Energy Board. OHEDI also provides information on electricity rates, water rates, lines and operations. The current number of customers serviced by EDI is in excess of 53,000 and growing at a rate of 3,000 customers per year.
About the Ontario Power Authority
In pursuit of its mandate of ensuring an adequate, long-term supply of electricity for Ontario, the OPA creates and implements conservation and demand management programs, ensures adequate investment in new supply infrastructure, performs long-term electricity system planning, and facilitates the development of a more sustainable and competitive electricity system.
Media Inquiries:
Please e-mail us at OPA@oakvillehydro.com
Comments:
Fill out a Comments Form Online about this OPA program. |
