

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat To In The Winter?
As temperatures start dropping it's time to turn on the heat! According to ENERGY STAR, setting your thermostat to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) when you’re home is the ideal balance of comfort and energy efficiency. So why is 20 degrees the magic number? The energy saving key is lowering the temperature (about 6-8 degrees Celsius or 10-12 degrees Fahrenheit) at night or when you’re away. You can save as much as 10% a year in heating and cooling costs by turning

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A note from FortisBC
With winter coming, now is a good time to have your natural gas appliances serviced. You could get up to $150* in rebates if you have the work completed by a licensed natural gas contractor between September 1 and November 30, 2020, and apply online for your rebate by December 7, 2020. Annual servicing helps maintain the life expectancy of your natural gas appliances and ensures they’re operating safely and efficiently. Additionally, most appliance manufacturers require regul

Fortis BC's Appliance Maintenance Rebate Is Back And Better Than Ever!
Fortis BC's Appliance Maintenance rebate is back! $50 rebate on a natural gas furnace or boiler service $50 rebate for a service on a tankless water heater $25 rebate for a fireplace (max. 2 per household). Any servicing must happen between September 1 and November 30, 2020. NEW for 2020: (1) An increase to the natural gas furnace and boiler service rebate from $25 to $50 (2) Apply through your online account. This means your account information will automatically populate t