Hello friends I have just moved into a townhome in the middlefield area in markham. I am trying to estimate how much would it cost me in terms of electricity and water per month on a rough estimate basis as when I registered with powerstream they mentioned that my billing would be bi monthly hence ...
Sep 5th, 2016 6:26 pm
... (one-time) = $100 $50 anniversary credit (x3 years) = $150 admin fee savings = $5/month (x36 months) = $180 savings on fuel rates (comparable electricity rate, $1.11 savings/GJ natural gas) = approx. $400 *based on my average consumption TOTAL SAVINGS: approx. $830 over 3 years ($277 annually) ...
Mar 8th, 2016 2:54 pm
Hello Everyone I received a letter from direct energy and my contract is supposed to renewed in March. I was wondering should I sign up for a multi year contract with fixed rate or 1 year contract and renew it every year. Also, should I take a look at floating rate or take a fixed rate. I live in Ed...
Jan 29th, 2016 6:55 pm
Just wondering what fellow Canadians have to say about heat pump hot water heaters in our climate. By "our climate," I generally mean in a climate that gets winters (though temperatures vary depending on location). Is it worth the price? Do you have a hybrid and put it into "normal mode" during the ...
Jan 25th, 2016 8:37 am
A rep from ACN signed me up to Planet Energy, telling me that I would save on my monthly power bill by going with them vs paying standard Hydro One rates. She told me that I would not be on a yearly contract, and I could cancel it at any time. Well that was 2011. I called Planet Energy today to canc...
Nov 19th, 2014 2:00 pm
Hello, I am wondering if anyone has looked at the fine print about locking in electricity and/or natural gas rates and determine if it is worth it or not? Example: riterate.ca. Is it worth it? PS: I know that for both electricity and natural gas, the rate is for ...
Mar 18th, 2014 2:00 pm
I'm seriously considering rewiring my house. Current wiring was made in the 70's. Not enough circuits, no ground, aluminum wiring, etc. I want to take advantage of all that current technology (and my budget) can offer. Either installed now, or leaving the groundwork for future upgrades. I'm already ...
Oct 16th, 2013 4:13 am
We are thinking about installing dimmers in all the bedrooms. Currently we find the 40 Watts incandescent bulbs a little too intense for bedrooms. We are also thinking about putting CFL bulbs but found out that we would have to buy CFL dimmable bulbs with CFL specific dimmers. They are quite expensi...
Jun 24th, 2013 10:33 am
Hi, we are moving into our first house and I have no idea where to even start looking or even if I need to regarding our Hydro/Gas suppliers. I heard there are scams out there, and then Time of Use rates and fixed and non-fixed rates.... can anyone point me in the right direction of what I should be...
Nov 5th, 2011 8:21 pm
Hi all, My electricity contract with Just Energy is coming up for renewal. I am not sure how I signed a contract with them in the first place. Anyways, here are the numbers: Currently we are paying 9.59cents/kWh for the Price Protection ...
Apr 16th, 2011 4:20 pm
Hello Everyone,Our natural gas contract has just expired and wanted to get some RFD'er insight on the best deal on Toronto Natural Gas and Electricity.Any information would be greatly appreciated.Regards,Kevin
Jan 31st, 2011 11:10 am
Hi, I bought a new house which came with only one (standard) outlet in the garage. I want to get two more installed so I got a quote from a local electrian. He was saying that they have to be GFCI outlets. I called the builder to ask them about the standard outlet I have in the garage and they said ...
Dec 2nd, 2010 8:46 am
I am looking to buy various science experiment sets, like chemistry, electrics, physics etc. Stuff like Wimshurst Machine or Van de Graaf generator. Does anyone know if there are specialty retail stores in Ontario that sell this stuff? Stull like this: [IMG]http://www.thesciencefair.com/Merchant2/gr...
http://optionsforgreenenergy.ca/ I attended a seminar today. It looks very good, to me.
Oct 27th, 2009 11:54 pm
... Waves lectures videotaped and posted online here: http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-03Fall-2004/VideoLectures/index.htm I recall studying for my Electricity and Magnetism final using these lectures: http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Physics/8-02Electricity-and-MagnetismSpring2002/VideoLectures/index.htm ...