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The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) will continue to offer the existing Heating and Cooling incentives  until  June 30, 2017 . New eligible equipment and incentives are expected to be introduced by  July 1, 2017 .  The Rebate Program will include: $250 incentive  when you have an existing furnace replaced with the purchase and installation of an eligible high-efficiency furnace equipped with a n  Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM).  – will be eligible until  Dec. 31, 2017 $250 incentive  when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC)  s ystem or install a new CAC  s ystem that is purchased and installed of an ENERGY STAR qualified CAC system with a minimum 14.5 SEER and 12 EER (confirmed by AHRI reference number).   – only eligible until  June 30, 2017 $400 incentive  when you install or replace your existing central air conditioner (CAC) replaced with the pu...

Enbridge Gas Residential Rebates and Incentive Programs Our energy efficiency programs can give you a head start on reducing energy costs in your home. Smart Thermostats Program - Home Comfort. Automatic Savings. One of the easiest ways to save on your energy costs is by installing a smart thermostat. It uses sensors and Wi-Fi technology to maximize your home comfort and energy savings. That’s why Enbridge Gas Distribution is proud to introduce our new Smart Thermostats Program. Participants who reside within the Enbridge Gas Program Delivery Area and who purchase and install a qualifying Smart Thermostat before December 31, 2017 are eligible to receive a $100 incentive. If you are an Enbridge Gas customer, the incentive will be paid as a bill credit on your Enbridge Gas account. If you heat your home with oil or propane, the incentive will be paid in the form of a cheque. Visit  smartthermostats.ca  for full program details. Home Energy ...

Set the temperature to 20º C during the day and 17 º C at night. Better yet, use a programmable thermostat. Seal cracks and drafts around windows, doors and electrical sockets with caulking or weather stripping. Replace or clean your furnace filter every three months. Dirty filters restrict airflow, forcing furnaces to work harder and use more natural gas. Let the sunshine in keep your curtains and blinds open during the day so the sun can naturally warm up your home.

Tips To Prevent Back Pain When Shoveling Snow   That sharp pain you feel putting away the dishes on high shelf might be traced to lifting a shovel above your shoulder after this month's snow. Snow shoveling can gift you with pain that keeps on giving, and sometimes won't go away for weeks, or even months. Repeatedly raising the arm when shoveling snow and specially by lifting that snow-filled shovel above the level of your shoulder can lead to several common back injuries. Here are some tips from Ontario chiropractors to help ensure a pain-free winter: Don't let the snow pile up: If the weather report calls for several days of snow. frequent shoveling will allow you to move smaller amounts of snow at once. It's far less strenuous in the long run.  Pick the right shovel: Use lightweight pusher-type shovel. If you are using a metal shovel, spray it with Teflon first, so snow won't stick to it. Push, don't throw: Always push the snow to the side rathe...

What are the value added benefits to customers with the new EL195E furnace? 1.         Lennox customers will save more money every time their HVAC system is operating.   The difference between the ML195 PSC motor and the EL195E ECM X13 motor is that the ECM motor is much more efficient. Why? Because it uses a brushless Direct Current (DC) motor, similar to the ECM motor if   you’re already familiar with in a variable speed furnace. The ECM X13 motor is almost as energy efficient as a variable speed motor. What are the cost savings? Annual operating costs can be 25% 61% lower per year, based on usage EL195 PSC Motor: Cooling mode:  552 watts Continuous fan mode:  515 watts EL195E ECM X13 Motor: Cooling mode:   413 watts Continuous fan mode:   200 watts Savings: 139 watts ...

If you are replacing your rental water heater and you choose to change rental providers, you are protected from arbitrary exit fees and penalties under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act. If your old supplier tells you that you may be subject to a “buy-out” of the old tank or a “tank return fee” or an “account closure fee” or any other charge, you need to be aware of the following: Under the Ontario Consumer Protection Act, a provider of any rental agreement which does not provide for a fixed term, and does not provide sufficient disclosure information so that you know upfront the maximum amount payable by you over the entire term of the agreement, the interest portion, the interest rate and the purchase option, can only charge you the following amounts to exit a contract: The periodic rental payments due on or before the day the lease is terminated that have not already paid The expenses incurred by your old provider for the removal of the old tank The penalties, if any, impose...