The real way to keep cool - save energy and money
by Michelle Minnoch

Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer joined Mayor Brian Jackson and George Shaparew of Innisfil Hydro to kick off the programs Innisfil Hydro is supporting, programs designed to help residents use electricity wisely.

The Great Refrigerator Round-up has been created to remove older, high energy using fridges, collected at no cost. The fridges collected will be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner.

The Peaksaver Program allows homeowners to have an energy saving device installed in their home, one that allows the utility to briefly control their central air during 'peak use' times. Those who sign up will receive a $25 incentive payment for signing up and having the device installed.

The Summer Savings project came out of a simular successful one that the City of Toronto participated in last summer. The program runs from July 1 until August 31, 2007. This program includes a 10 per cent credit on upcoming electricity bills.

While there are a number of incentives consumers can chose from, consumers who are interested in improving the efficiency of their central air conditioners can also participate in the Ontario Power Authority's program called the Cool Savings Rebate. (left) George Shaparew, Mayor Brian Jackson, and Peter Love