Coming Back in 2007

After a successful trial run in 2006, the Ontario government recently announced that among other energy conservation programs, the summer of 2007 will mark the return of the Beer Fridge Bounty Program.

This program is designed to take old, inefficient appliances [aka beer fridges] out of service. For no charge the province will pick up and dispose of your old fridge. The normal fee for this service is about $110.

During the summer of 2006, Hydro Ottawa collected 2,500 old fridges and freezers in a pilot program last summer while London Hydro picked up 10,000 old fridges, saving an estimated 13.6 million kilowatt hours.

Other programs that will have a return visit in 2007 include:

Peak Reduction Program: a voluntary program whereby participants can have a device installed that allows for system operators to turn down air conditioners, pool pumps and water heaters.

Summer Savings 10/10: an opportunity for residential and small business consumers to get a 10% rebate on their electricity bill if they are able to reduce their summer energy use by 10%