Perhaps you, like me, are in a household where the monies coming in have been reduced or cut off completely by COVID-19. Or perhaps you know someone in this position. If you’re facing a tighter belt, here are a few things I’ve done this week to save money. Before we get started, this is a great time to get a …
Time-of-use electricity rates: More greenwashing or real conservation?
When the first brochures came out about time-of-use (TOU) billing rates, I was under the impression that somehow the change was going to benefit me as a consumer. I read the headings of the brochures sent with my electricity bill: “simple changes can bring real benefits” and “putting you in control” and “Choose your time. Manage your costs.” To me, …
Checking your bills can help you save hundreds of dollars a year
We could all use a little more money or find a way to cut some expenses, right? Fellow Northerners, have you heard about the Northern Ontario Energy Credit? It’s been on the television quite a bit lately, but I’ve learned to tune out advertising. It was hard to miss the huge ads in the newspaper, however. According to the ads …