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Kootenay Energy Diet: Overcoming Energy Usage Barriers

Learn how the Kootenay Energy Diet pilot project in Rossland, June 2013, overcame barriers and personalized energy improvements, resulting in 80% completed upgrades and a 20-50% reduction in bills. Save money, access rebates, and improve home comfort with EnerGuide ratings. Engage in friendly challenges, spread the word, and participate to replicate this successful model across the Kootenay region. Partnerships with local organizations and CEAs offer incentives and support for energy assessments. Contact energydiet@fortisbc.com for more information.

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Kootenay Energy Diet: Overcoming Energy Usage Barriers

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  1. Background • Description • Community • Patricia Dehnel • June 2013

  2. Rossland Pilot Project • High average energy usage • Overcome barriers • Personalized • Partnerships

  3. 22% participation • 80% completed improvements • $1,600,000 spent in local economy

  4. Save 20-50% on energy bills • Access rebates • EnerGuide rating • Home comfort

  5. International/local attention • Award winning • Replicate to Kootenay-wide

  6. Kootenay Energy Diet - partners

  7. Kootenay Energy Diet • Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay Regional Districts AND FortisBC Electric Service Area • working with Nelson ecosave

  8. Energy Assessments • $60 energy assessments • Free lighting, low-flow shower heads and pipe insulation • Local CEAs (Total Home Solutions) • EnerGuide rating • LiveSmart BC Insentives/Fortis BC rebates • Post-Assessment by Mar 31, 2014 ($150)

  9. Program Features • Low-interest, long amortization loans • Kick-offs and info sessions in every community

  10. KOOTENAY ENERGY DIET “Ener-vention” Schedule (remaining events)

  11. Resolution to support • Friendly challenge • Spread the word/website • Display brochures/posters • Participation • Thank you energydiet@fortisbc.com www.fortisbc.com/energydiet

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