Power Smart Tips Lighting Energy Saver
Lighting accounts for up to 10 percent of home electricity use. CFLs use about 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs for the same light output and last about eight times longer. Replace every five to six years with regular use. CFLs come in various shapes and sizes and are most effective in high use areas. Check labels for compatibility with simmer switches motion sensors and enclosed fixtures.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Lower Mainland
BC Hydro
Power Smart
Last Chance for Free CFL Bulbs in Chetwynd
BC Hydro Power Smart ends CFL giveaway in Chetwynd with final 10:00 am start at Sobeys IGA on Saturday August 28. Eligible BC Hydro customers may collect two free bulbs by presenting their bill and ID and learn about energy savings.
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Prince George
BC Hydro Power Smart
Chetwynd
Sobeys Iga
Power Smart
Kimberly Crow
BC Hydro
B.C
Bev van Ruyven
Moving forestry Signs stirs debate in Chetwynd council
A Chetwynd resident Vern Howes urged keeping the 1992 Forestry Capital signs, proposing they stay and be repurposed as a memorial. Mayor Evan Sangstad suggested relocation to Little Prairie Museum, but no motion was made. Councillors backed honoring forestry roots while indicating signs may be treated as memorials.
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Chetwynd
Vern Howes
Evan Sangstad
Little Prairie Museum
Community Forest
Howes
Ken Sheen
Bob Nicholson
Sangstad
Laverne Norris
Landowner issues focus in Peace Country position paper
Custodians of the Peace Country Society advances a position paper to gather input from organizations and residents across the Peace Region on oil and gas development on private land. Gwen Johansson outlined the effort at Council. Wayne Christensen urged careful, properly managed development citing Colorado methane deposits and local concerns. Membership is $1.
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Peace Country Society
Peace Region
Gwen Johansson
Johansson
Wayne Christensen
Moberly Lake
Council
Colorado
Hudson’s Hope
Christensen
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