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RENO NEWS
September 2008

Terasen Gas -
Heating System Rebates

With the heating season right around the corner, Terasen Gas has announced their latest rebate program that provides added incentives to those looking to upgrade their sluggish old furnace to a high-efficiency system.

For a limited time, the rebates and grants available to consumers upgrading to a high-efficiency furnace include:

PROGRAM	GRANT AMOUNT
Live Smart BC	$770
ecoENERGY	$500
Terasen Gas	$250
TOTAL	$1,520*

*Additional manufacturer rebates are available if you upgrade before January 31, 2009

Solar BC -
Residential Project Launch

With the recent announcement of Solar BC, there's never been a better time to upgrade your residential hot water system to the latest in energy-efficient technology. The Solar BC residential project will be facilitating the installation of over 2,000 solar hot water systems in homes throughout the province.

Grants available for consumers upgrading to solar hot water include:

PROGRAM	GRANT AMOUNT
Solar BC	$1,000
ecoENERGY	$500
Live Smart BC	$125
TOTAL	$1,625

High-Efficiency Furnaces 101

Did you know that home heating accounts for the biggest share of your household energy costs - about 60%?

If your furnace is more than 10 years old, it's likely a low-efficiency model, averaging between 60 to 70 per cent AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). In other words, it's only producing around 60 to 70 cents worth of heat for every dollar you spend. The latest ENERGY STAR® natural gas furnaces can perform at up to 97 per cent AFUE which means you're saving energy and money!

Fall Renovation Event -
NO TAX on Windows

For a limited time, Homeworks is offering a "NO Tax" promotion when you upgrade to ENERGY STAR® windows. If you've ever thought of replacing those drafty old single-pane windows, now's the time to upgrade to the latest in energy-efficient technology.

Getting Your Home Ready
For Fall

	CLEAN & CHECK THE INDOOR ELEMENTS OF THE HEATING SYSTEM For forced air heating systems, vacuum the registers and air intake grill; for electric heating systems, vacuum down the baseboard units.
	CHANGE ALL THE HOUSEHOLD FILTERS Make sure you change all the filters in your house including the water filter and filter in your AC / heating unit.
	CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER AND HAVE A GARAGE SALE If you have enough items to make it worth your while, pick a Saturday and hold a yard sale. You may earn enough to buy a few new accessories to spruce up your home for the fall & winter months.
	READY THE WINDOWS Wash the windows inside and out and get ready to enjoy the fall breezes. Send the drapes to the dry cleaner to clear out that summer dust.