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Background Description Community Patricia Dehnel June 2013. Rossland Pilot Project High average energy usage Overcome barriers Personalized Partnerships. 22% participation 80% completed improvements $1,600,000 spent in local economy. Save 20-50% on energy bills Access rebates
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Background • Description • Community • Patricia Dehnel • June 2013
Rossland Pilot Project • High average energy usage • Overcome barriers • Personalized • Partnerships
22% participation • 80% completed improvements • $1,600,000 spent in local economy
Save 20-50% on energy bills • Access rebates • EnerGuide rating • Home comfort
International/local attention • Award winning • Replicate to Kootenay-wide
Kootenay Energy Diet • Kootenay Boundary and Central Kootenay Regional Districts AND FortisBC Electric Service Area • working with Nelson ecosave
Energy Assessments • $60 energy assessments • Free lighting, low-flow shower heads and pipe insulation • Local CEAs (Total Home Solutions) • EnerGuide rating • LiveSmart BC Insentives/Fortis BC rebates • Post-Assessment by Mar 31, 2014 ($150)
Program Features • Low-interest, long amortization loans • Kick-offs and info sessions in every community
KOOTENAY ENERGY DIET “Ener-vention” Schedule (remaining events)
Resolution to support • Friendly challenge • Spread the word/website • Display brochures/posters • Participation • Thank you energydiet@fortisbc.com www.fortisbc.com/energydiet