new plan will help consumers struggling with hydro bills - health care appliances

Sudbury hydro is helping those who are working to meet the rising cost of energy consumption.
Through the new Ontario burden capacity fund, people who do not meet low-income conditions
Income programs, but still find it difficult to pay the water and electricity bill, so are eligible to upgrade to improve their household efficiency.
Power analysts say there is no quick fix to Ontario's energy woes, and ssudbury Hydro has restored decades of old substations, including everything from LED bulbs to energy
Efficient appliances.
Irene Connelly, environmental director at Sudbury Hydro, said the project aims to "fill the gap between low-income people and those who may even have two incomes ", but there is still a lot of pressure on energy costs.
"Those who still feel that their electricity is still a burden, there is really nothing they can do without upgrading their home," Connelly said . ".
"So this is a program that helps with some upgrades or at least start the upgrade.
"Many people with fixed income don't have the opportunity to really increase their income, which can also help them," Connelly said . ".
Hundreds face water and electricity outages as bills pile up during the winter Bank Water and electricity costs, and health care is a priority for Sudbury voters.
Economic Fund.
The process began when people came into contact with www.
Affordable funds.
Connelly said.
There, they can enter some basic information about the monthly income next to the monthly bill.
Even families with two incomes are eligible for "1st-
"Energy saving kit" with free shipping ".
"It has LED lights, power strips with timers, weather stripping, LED night lights and block heater timers," Connelly said . ".
Others will be eligible for a larger kit, depending on the difference between their income and their electricity bill spending.
To this end, a representative of a local utility provider will visit the household to assess energy expenditures and areas of potential savings.
It includes replacing old appliances, adding new insulation and programmable thermostats.
If major health or safety issues may arise during the assessment period, emergency funds will even be set aside.
Connelly says there may be some doubts as the proposal is free.
"There are a lot of scams out there, but it's totally legal and managed through your local utilities," she said.