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Electricity Distributors: Creating a Culture of Conservation in Communities Across Ontario

“Ontario’s local distribution companies are showing initiative and innovation in the development and delivery of community-based conservation activities, as well as supporting and delivering province-wide programs. Distributors recognize the importance of substantial and timely conservation measures and are committed to providing their customers with the tools that will help promote a culture of conservation amongst Ontarians. I invite you to learn more about the many contributions that the province’s electricity distributors are making to the creation of a culture of conservation in communities across Ontario.”

Charlie Macaluso
President and CEO, Electricity Distributors Association (EDA)

As the trusted frontline deliverers of conservation programming, distributors are providing the kind of innovative programs and practical tools that are helping their customers conserve and working alongside the Ontario Power Authority to offer a suite of province-wide conservation programs.

Electricity distributors are also installing smart meters and introducing Time-of-Use pricing rates in communities across Ontario. The smart metering initiative is a Government of Ontario initiative that will provide electricity consumers with the tools to better manage and monitor their electricity usage.

The EDA has published articles about the successful efforts of distributors in bringing conservation programming and smart meters into their communities. Please review the below list to find out how Ontario’s distributors are leading the way in creating a culture of conservation among Ontarians.

Enersource MississaugaSearching for Solar Solutions: Enersource Partners with Peel Region, Toronto Pearson through 'Partners in Project Green Solar Study' - December 2009

Community Challenge DayCommunity Challenge Day Raises Awareness of Energy Conservation and the Power of Collective Action - September 2009

PUC Sault Ste. MarieReduce the Use! the PUC Conservation Game - September 2009

Hydro OneHydro One Customers Realize Annual Savings of 400 Million Kilowatt Hours - September 2009

Peterborough DistributionCamp Kawartha Environment Centre to showcase Alternative Energy in Action - September 2009

Horizon UtilitiesHorizon Takes a Bold Step Towards Sustainable Development - September 2009

EnwinSaving Green by Going Green is Eaier Than Ever for Hotel and Motel Owners Thanks to Enwin Utility's Green Suites Program - September 2009

Enersource MississaugaEnersource Makes a Smart Move - September 2009

Hydro Ottawa LimitedExtreme Energy Retrofit Transforms 55-year-old Home into Sustainability Showcase - September 2009

Toronto HydroCustomers and Front Line Employees are Top Priorities with Launch of TOU Rates at Toronto Hydro - September 2009

Veridian ConnectionsVeridian Plugs into Green Energy at Ajax Riding Academy - September 2009

Ontario Power AuthorityLDCs to Play a Pivotal Role in Ontario's Green Energy Future - September 2009

Independent Electricity System OperatorDrop by 10 Smart Meter Lane - September 2009

Niagara-on-the-Lake HydroImproving Historic Sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake Through ERIP and Power Savings Blitz - September 2009

Wasaga DistributionWasaga Beach Business Community Plugs into Energy Efficiency Upgrades - September 2009

Kitchener-Wilmot HydroResidential Energy Efficiency Project - Promoting Healthier Homes and Sustainable Living ih Waterloo Region - September 2009

PowerStreamWelcome to AMD's World of Green Computing - September 2009

Thunder Bay HydroThunder Bay Hydro Launches the Phantom Load Education Campaign - September 2009

Erie Thames PowerlinesErie Thames Powerlines Achieves Conservation Success through Community Partnerships - September 2009

Brantford PowerBrantford Power brings Safety and Conservation together at Children's Safety Village - July 2009

Burlington HydroBurlington Hydro's GridSmartCity Vision - July 2009

Guelph, Cambridge North Dumfries, Kitchener-Wilmot, Waterloo North Local Distributors Join Forces in Managing Design and Delivery of Provice-wide CDM Programs - July 2009

London HydroCommunity Partnerships a Win-Win for London Hydro - July 2009

Veridian Connections Smart Meters 'Mesh' Veridian's Service Territories - February 2009

Hydro One Remote Communities Hydro One Remote Communities Bringing Energy Efficiencey and Conservation to Northern Communities - February 2009

Whitby Hydro Meeting the Special Needs of Whitby's Low Income Families - February 2009

Newmarket-Tay Power Newmarket's Lighting Retrofit Powered by Customer Demand - Dec 2008

Kingston Hydro Helping Customers Connect Renewable Energy Generation to the Grid - Sept 2008

Lakefront Utilities The Greenest Streetlighting Town in North America - Sept 2008

Toronto Hydro A lot of hard work, planning and a touch of serendipity created a successful campaign - Sept 2008

Innisfil Hydro Innisfil's Tempo Plastics Make the Switch to Energy Efficient Lighting with help from the Electricity Retrofit Incentive Program (ERIP) - Sept 2008

Collus Power Collus Power Provides a Demonstration of Solar Water Heating System Technology - Sept 2008

Woodstock Hydro Woodstock Event Highlight of Summer of CDM Program Promotions - Sept 2008

Veridian Connections Veridian Turns to Local Families to Help Promote Summer Sweepstakes - Sept 2008

Brantford Power Brantford Power's Feasibility Assessment for Landfill Gas Generation Helps Fuel New Renewable Power Project - Sept 2008

Burlington Hydro Burlington Hydro teams up with the City of Burlington to Produce Renewable Energy - Sept 2008

Hydro Ottawa Recognizing Ottawa Businesses for Outstanding Commitment to Electricity Conservation - Sept 2008

PowerStream PowerStream Salutes the Energy Conservation Devices that are Helping Change Conservation Behaviours - Sept 2008

Greater Sudbury Hydro Greater Sudbury Hydro Augments Great Refrigerator Roundup Program to Achieve Maximum Outreach and Education - Sept 2008

Thunder Bay Hydro Phantom Load Lurks Behind Many Household Electronics - Sept 2008

Horizon Utilities Mobilizing Youth to Become a Generation of Conservers - Sept 2008

Chatham-Kent Hydro Poised for Full Implementation of Residential Smart Metering by Year's End - Apr 2008

Guelph Hydro Takes Leadership Role in City's Community Energy Plan - Feb 2008

Newmarket Tay Power Distribution Ltd. Installing a Few Smart meters and Transforming a Utility - Feb 2008

Greater Sudbury Utilities and Oakville Hydro Local and Regional Governments Work in Partnership with Local Distribution Companies to Create Green Energy - Feb 2008

Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro Inc. EarthWise - Saving Energy for a Brighter Future - Geothermal Heating and Cooling - July 2007

Enersource Mississauga and Hydro One Networks Piloting PowerHouse Loan Program - Providing Zero-Interest Financing for Homeowners Who Install Renewable Energy Systems - Sept 2007

Fort Frances Power Corporation Outdoor Ice Hockey Rink Ideal Demonstration Venue for Fort Frances Power's Light Conversion Program - Sept 2007

Halton Hills Hydro Innovative Load Shifting Pilot Project - Feb 2007

Horizon Utilities Niagara Region Winery Recognized for First-Ever peaksaver Star Award - Sept 2007

Ontario's Electricity Distributors The Key Role that LDCs Play in CDM in Ontario - Dec 2007

Ontario's Electricity Distributors LDCs Launch Province-Wide Summer Programs - Sept 2007

Newmarket Hydro Students Picture Conservation in Newmarket - First annual conservation poster contest - Sept 2007

North Bay Hydro Commercial/Industrial Customers Realize Savings through Demand Reduction Program - Sept 2007

Orangeville Hydro Inter-Active CD Promotes Energy Conservation in Orangeville - Sept 2007

Hydro Ottawa Customers Wise to Smart Meter Technology - Sept 2007

Peterborough Distribution Peterborough Distribution and Local Housing Authority Team Up in Baseboard Heating Replacement Initiative - Sept 2007

PowerStream No Catch to Conserve - CDM Program at PowerStream Targets Independent Business Owners - Sept 2007

Toronto Hydro Marketing Conservation and Demand Management to Toronto Hydro Customers - Sept 2007

Welland Hydro-Electric Welland Hydro-Electric Partners with City in LED Traffic Signal and Streetlighting Conversion Initiatives - Sept 2007

Westario Power Students Showing the Way in Conservation with Innovative Program - Westario Power is Funding School Program - Sept 2007

Barrie Hydro Barrie Hydro's Energy Star Awareness Program Wins the Energy Star Regional Utility of the Year Award - Aug 2006

Hydro One Brampton With a Little Energy, You Can Save a Lot - Creating a Climate of Energy Conservation at Hydro One Brampton - Dec 2006

Chatham-Kent Hydro 3 T's of Conservation: Turn it Off, Turn it Down, Trade it In - Aug 2006

Enersource Mississauga Smart Avenues - How Enersource Hydro Mississauga is leading innovation in conservation with smart meter pilot program - Aug 2006

ENWIN Powerlines Incentive Program for Industrial Customers to Upgrade to Energy-Efficient Technologies - Aug 2006

Horizon Utilities Interactive Hydro Gallery and Energy Conservation Educational Program at Niagara's Children's Discovery Centre - Aug 2006

Hydro Ottawa Hydro Ottawa Builds Conservation Culture through Conservation and Demand Management - Aug 2006

Hydro One Networks Making Eye Contact with Power Usage - PowerCost Monitor brings real time information to Hydro One customers - Efficiency Upgrades and Industrial Energy Reduction Program - Aug 2006

Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Improving Distribution System Efficiency - Capacitor Bank Program Reduces System Loses - Aug 2006

Guelph Hydro, Veridian, Brantford Power Distributors' Programs are Assisting Low-Income Families - Aug 2006

Whitby Hydro, Cambridge and North Dumfries Hydro Turning on to Lighting Replacement Programs - Aug 2006

Thunder Bay Hydro, Greater Sudbury Utilities Lighting the Way to Energy Efficiency with LED Lights - Aug 2006

Milton Hydro Energy Drill Program - A No-cost Demand Response Pilot

Niagara Erie Public Power Alliance Conserver Joe's Family - Innovative new Website Delivers Energy Saving Tips to Help Consumers Conserve - Aug 2006

Northern Ontario Wires Making a Difference with Conservation and Energy Efficiency in Northern Ontario - Dec 2006

Oakville Hydro Gaining Efficiencies through Voltage Conversion - Aug 2006

Ontario Power Authority An Energy-Efficient Partnership - Ontario Power Authority's Conservation Bureau Programs - Aug 2006

Ottawa River Power Ottawa River Power Challenges its Residential Customers to Reduce Consumption by 10% - Aug 2006

PowerStream A Building for the Future - PowerStream Breaks Ground on New Energy Efficient Head Office - May 2006

PUC Distribution, Sault Ste. Marie PUC Distribution Completes Electric Thermal Storage Pilot Program - Aug 2006

Cornerstone Hydro Electric Concepts A Collective Approach to CDM Program Development and Implementation: Sharing Information and Resources - Aug 2006

Toronto Hydro Toronto Hydro Offers Pilot Summer Challenge Program for Electricity Reduction - Aug 2006

Bluewater Power Bluewater Power Launches Smart Meter Pilot - Watford: The Smartest Town in Ontario - Dec 2005

Burlington Hydro Canada Centre for Inland Waters Showcases Energy Efficiency Ways to Burlington Hydro Business Customers - Dec 2005

Chatham-Kent Hydro Making the Grade - Choosing Smart Meter Technology that is Flexible, Reliable and Secure - July 2005

Guelph Hydro Going Green With Landfill Gas Methane - March 2005

Toronto Hydro Harnessing the Power of the Sun - Toronto Hydro-Electric System's Solar Generating System Promotes Clean Energy Technology in Canada's Largest City - May 2005

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