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BC Hydro Customers Can Get A Free Energy Saving Kit To Cut Monthly Costs

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BC Hydro is helping you make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient all year with their latest offer.

If you live in an income-qualifying household, you can get a free energy saving kit delivered right to your door.

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Each kit includes “simple, energy-saving products that you can install yourself” reads a statement on their website.

The products will help you seal up drafts in your home, save on your lighting costs, and reduce your home’s water use.

The kit contains:

  • LED bulbs
  • Weatherstripping to reduce drafts around windows and doors
  • High efficiency showerhead
  • Water-saving tap aerators
  • LED night light
  • Fridge and freezer thermometer
  • Step-by-step instruction guide to help you install each product

You’ll be able to customize your kit based on your specific needs through their application process.

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Income Qualification

To qualify, you must meet the income requirements below. Total household income includes the combined income of all members in the household over the age of 18.

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How To Apply

Apply for your free energy saving kit online or by calling 1-800-BCHYDRO (1-800-224-9376) or 604-224-9376 in the Lower Mainland between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

When you apply, you’ll be asked to provide:

  • Your name and BC Hydro account number (found on the top right corner of your bill)
  • The number of people in your household and your total household income

If you rent a home, you can apply if the BC Hydro or New Westminster account is in your name.

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