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Whitby Free Press. Ws&tesday, October 6.1993, Page 19 'Power Saver proili..otion. Iaù'nched More than hall' of Ontario's 3.5 million households are expected ta buy at least one energy-saving product during the annual 'October is Power Saver Month' promotion which began recently. The month-long promotion, which offera consumera acros Ontario substantial discounts on more than 25 energy-saving products, is a combined effort between Ontario Hydro and 13 major retailers. "Our aim is ta increase the awareness and use Of energy-saving products and techniques," says Elyse Allan, directeir o!r Energy Services for Ontario Hydro. "Otober was chosen as Power Saver month 80 that consumera can consciously evaluate their energy-savings efforts as well as approach the peak power demands of the winter season." Power Saver items available during the campaign range froin items such as energy-efflcient light bulbs, water-saving shower heads and faucet aeratars, ta bigger items like insulation and USE LONG-LASTING, corn- g act fluorescent bu lbs for those ard-to-reach places in the house and in fixtures that are used more than three hours p er day. Compact fluorescents last 10 times longer than regu- lar incandescent bulbs. appliances. "Consumera will be able to pick up feature priced, energy-wise products and tips whenever they ueo the bright red and yellow Power Saver logo at participatinq retailers acroos the province, says Allan. "Retailers undertand how consumera eagerly anticipate purchasing these products and they realize the importance of helping consumera help "Our experience has shown us that consumera are willing te participate in energy-savings programs that allow them to manage and moclitf their energy expenditures," says Allan. IrWhat 'October is Power Saver Month' does is provide them with the incentives and information ta do 50.i Allan says the caxnpaign is expected ta save Ontario 3.5 million residential electricity consumera some 70 million ilowatt hours, or about $5.25 million dollars in hydro buis, $500,000 more than last year's cmpaigiL Allan says that awareness of energy conservation at home, combined with an increased use Of energy-savings produets, are key elements ini Ontarlo Hydro's residential energy management strategy to encourage the most efficient use ofeélectricity. "Energy-efficient produets and technology help consumera ai contr-ol over their energy riels with minimal affect on their lifestyles," sys Allan. "Consumera are learning that energy saving is a lot like reycing. If we each do our part, there's truly a significant positive impact on energy conservation and the environinent." (777Ç~\CEILING FLAT LATEX col Y 'è wrwSUPER WHITE " $172 AFTER SALE PRICE $28.92 ~ ?~25~1916 Dundas Street East, Whltby Sae AlcioSp. 50ot ~~i Pool care experts In 8atExted Chiorine, Algaeclde, 9 m t ltii CLEAN-IT CENTRE 0m 500HopinsStreet, Whitby 666-12 4 Caad' 4 3tPin aipprVlte-"IeGaane t