Caring for our earth

Smart use of our energy resources is key to caring for our environment and ensuring our power generation techniques remain sustainable. We look for new technologies and ideas, joining you in this effort. Because each of us can do our part.

Now eliminating unnecessary power usage and reducing your monthly bills is easy with the Meter Loan Program. Erie Thames Powerlines has partnered with the Oxford County Library and Elgin County Library to deliver the "Borrow a Meter - Save a Load!" Meter Loan Program. Simply borrow a meter from your local library, measure the energy consumption of your home appliances and devices, and see where you can cut costs on your energy bill. Included with each meter are simple operating instructions, information on how to calculate the costs of the household appliances as well as 100 energy saving tips. 

By measuring how much electricity it takes to operate individual electrical devices in your home, you can make informed decisions about how to conserve energy and determine which appliances should be replaced with newer, high-efficiency models. Thought those appliances and devices where off, think again. Most appliances still use electricity even when they are turned off. You now have the power to monitor and fight those phantom loads.

Downloads

Borrow a Meter - Save a Load! - Excel Worksheet

Borrow a Meter - Save a Load! - Operating Instructions

Energy Meter Technical Manaual 

Borrow a Meter Poster

 

Eco Living Tips

Make the switch!

Do your laundry in cold water to save your clothes and save on energy.

85-90% of the energy used during warm and hot water laundry loads goes towards heating the water. Switch to cold water and you use less energy, your clothes last longer and colours stay brilliant!

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