Oh, Mondays. How do I love thee? Well, not very much, actually. Which is why I’m only writing a short post, and it’s hardly a love letter.
As I mentioned before, I’ve signed up with Bullfrog Power to make sure all my energy usage in the new house comes from sustainable sources. However, I’m still technically pulling power off the main Hydro grid.
And when summer comes along, with its many rolling brownouts, it’s especially important not to go crazy with the air-conditioning. So I’m signing up with this program called Toronto Hydro Peaksaver. Basically, it involves installing a peaksaver switch on the central air conditioner. During critical times (ie. hot summer days), a signal is sent to cycle your system down and reduce the amount of electricity it uses.
Yes yes, I’ve already sworn off the A/C, but I might make a few concessions this summer when I’ve finished this challenge, plus I can also register to use the peaksaver on my electric water heater.
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