July - 2019

July 31, 2019 Power Outage Pickardville Area

Save Money This Summer!

Save Money This Summer!

Did you know you can save money this summer on your energy bill by following these simple tips? Turn off your air conditioner before you leave home for an extended period of time. Or at least turn up the thermostat. It’s a straightforward way to use less power. Also, make sure the filter is clean. Dirty filters cause air conditioning units to work harder, using more energy. Keep the refrigerator doors closed whenever possible. Also, avoid placing hot items in the fridge – let

Are You Prepared for a Summer Storm?

Are You Prepared for a Summer Storm?

Never worry about another summer storm with a GenerLink installed. GenerLink is a product that makes connecting a generator easy and safe while providing homeowners the opportunity to run critical items in their homes during a summer power outage. With GenerLink, using your portable generator during a power outage is easy and safe! GenerLink eliminates the hassles of running multiple extension cords, or hiring an electrician to install a transfer switch. The device detects wh

Hot Tub: Consumption Calculator

Hot Tub: Consumption Calculator

Have you ever wondered how much power your hot tub really uses? By using this simple formula, you can calculate the approximate consumption of your hot tub. Watts / 1000 x Hours x Days in Month= kWh 7,500 / 1000 x 4 x 31 = 930 kWh If you have a hot tub running for four hours a day, for 31 days in a row, it would cause an overall increase in your consumption by 930 kWh. If the same hot tub was running non- stop for the entire month, your consumption would increase by 5,580 kWh

Swimming Pool- Energy Saving Tips

Swimming Pool- Energy Saving Tips

If you are lucky enough to have a swimming pool in your back yard, the following tips can help you keep your consumption down this summer! . Put a lid on it: By covering your swimming pool with a lid while not in use, you can save 50-70% on your heating costs. Water Pumps: You can install a small high efficiency pump and still circulate enough water to keep your pool clean.

Click before you DIG!

Click before you DIG!

Are you planning on planting trees, putting in a new garden, or a fence this summer? Make sure you know your responsibilities before you dig. Contact Alberta One-Call to request that the buried utilities on your property be located and marked at least two full working days before you plan to dig. www.albertaonecall.com 1-800-242-3447 For information on secondary line locates, please contact our office at 780-349-3655.

Summer 2019 Newsletter

Gardening: Energy Saving Tips

Gardening: Energy Saving Tips

While watering your garden helps bring it to life, some energy and water can be wasted in the process. Although the garden may be producing more regarding harvest, using energy-efficient pumps and taking on smart landscaping design can help save energy. Following responsible watering practices can help reduce water waste in the garden. For instance, it's advisable to water your plants during the coolest part of the day, mainly early in the morning or later in the evening afte

Do You Know What To Do In The Event of A Power Outage?

Do You Know What To Do In The Event of A Power Outage?

In the event of a power outage, one of the first things you should do, is check your breaker at the transformer pole to ensure it is UP and in the ON position. In the event that you check your breaker and it is DOWN and in the OFF position, all you may have to do in order to restore power is turn the breaker back into the ON position by flipping it UP. If you have checked your breaker and it is in the ON position, but you still have no power, please contact our Emergency Line

Access to Transformer Poles

Access to Transformer Poles

In order to perform maintenance or emergency service work, our linemen require access to the transformer pole. If you have a lock on your gate, please allow the REA to put a lock on as well. Our linemen climb utility poles at all hours of the day, often in harsh weather conditions. Having safe and unobstructed access to a transformer pole is necessary for maintenance and emergency service work. Sharp objects like nails, tacks or staples for attaching signs, birdhouses or sate

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