Welcome to the Alectra Utilities customer newsletter, your source for timely and helpful electricity news that matters to you. Stay informed with short articles about Alectra services, new developments, support programs, Time-of-Use prices, conservation and safety tips, and much more.
Portable standby generators, when used properly, can provide an alternative energy source until conventional power is restored. The Electrical Safety Authority (esasafe.com) cautions consumers contemplating the purchase of a portable standby generator to do some homework first – for safety’s sake!
The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is an Ontario Energy Board program that reduces electricity bills for lower-income households. If eligible, you can receive an on-bill credit of $35 to $75 per month depending on how many people live in your home and your household income. If your home is electrically heated or you rely on an approved medical device, a higher level of assistance is available. Learn more and apply today at OntarioElectricitySupport.ca. Already registered? Contact Alectra Utilities at 1-833-253-2872 to see if it’s time to renew your OESP contract.
Stay warm and reduce the impact of winter weather on your electricity bills with these energy saving tips:
- Replace your dirty furnace filter to improve air flow and save on energy.
- Seal leaky heating ducts with duct tape to ensure hot air fills the right space.
- Wash your clothes in cold water to save the energy needed to heat water.
- Hang wet clothes on a drying rack, which also helps humidify dry winter air.
- Upgrade your home’s insulation to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Bonus tip: Use plastic window film or removable caulking on windows you won’t be opening during the winter to keep the heat in. You can remove both in the spring and reuse them in the fall. For more tips, visit alectrautilities.com/save-energy-money.
We would like to remind you that On-peak and Mid-peak Time-of-Use time periods have changed to winter hours effective November 1, 2018.
On May 1, 2018, the Ontario Energy Board set new Time-of-Use electricity prices based on the current inflation rate as required by the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act, 2017. These prices will continue to be in effect until April 30, 2019.
For more information, please visit AlectraUtilities.com/Rates.
While electricity is a necessity of everyday living, we can teach our children about the dangers of electricity and help prevent shocks and burns by doing these three simple home fixes.
- Install child-safety outlets (tamper-resistant receptacles).
- Replace broken or missing outlets or cover plates.
- Replace frayed cords.
If you or someone you know receives an electrical shock, seek medical attention. For more tips, visit esasafe.com/nosafeshock.
Don’t let your bills stack up this winter – call us at 1-833-253-2872 – we can help!
Questions about your bill? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions web page at alectrautilities.com/FAQs.