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MY ELECTRICITY BILL IS TOO HIGH! WHAT CAN I DO?

Are the ever-increasing electricity bills making you worry? While it is common knowledge that an Ontario Hydro bill which would have cost $80 in 1998 now costs around $240 for the same power consumption, this is definitely not the end of rising electricity prices. While increasing costs are attributed to the necessity of major infrastructure updates, additional means of extracting more $$ from the consumer include the introduction of the Smart Meter along with the numerous related charges for electricity distribution, Ontario Hydro debt relief, and the 13% HST.


BOOK A POWER-SAVING CONSULTATION AND SAVE!

Our minimal fee of $159.00 will provide you with priceless information which will ultimately save you thousands of dollars off of your electrical bill.

Contact us at info@green-first.com to book a power-saving consultation now and SAVE!

Discover how a comprehensive and thorough consultation will relieve you of your worries.


IS GETTING OFF THE GRID EXPENSIVE?

Unlike popular belief, reducing or eliminating your electrical bill altogether does not necessarily have to be out of range of your budget. Your electrical consumption depends on three principal considerations:
  • Your electricity cost
  • The efficiency of your electrical loads (lights, appliances, heating system, water pump)
  • Your consumption habits

A combination of the above points can be utilized to drastically reduce or even eliminate your electrical bill. For example, if the appliances and electrical loads can be increased in efficiency by 60%, and your consumption habits altered so as to reduce your consumption as well, it may be possible to disconnect entirely from the grid for a cost equivalent to that of a good used car.

WE WORK WITH YOUR BUDGET!

Your budget is foremost in our consideration when planning your electrical bill reduction. There are three options with varying investment possibilities in each:

  • reducing your energy consumption through appliance efficiency and consumption habits
  • reducing your consumption as well as installing a partial off-grid system
  • reducing your consumption and getting entirely off the grid
A partial off-grid system would be similar to that installed for our client Maureen Walton who invested in a 200 Watt solar system which supplies power to her art studio while the rest of her home remains on the grid.

Kyle Murray, on the other hand, has a fully off-grid system which supplies reliable power to his home year-round with absolutely no electrical bill to pay.

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I WANT TO PRODUCE MY OWN ELECTRICITY. HOW DO I START?

If you want to do something about your high electricity bills, it is time to book a consultation with Green-First Technologies.
Renewable energy expert Jens Naumann will assess your home or business in detail, carefully assessing each of the following:

  • Your average electrical bill from your power provider
  • All appliances, lighting, heating, and other electrical loads presently used
  • Availability of alternative energy sources (i.e. natural gas, propane, etc)
  • Availability and practicality of solar mounting space, shading, etc
  • Regulations and bi-laws pertaining to your locality regarding renewable energy systems installation

We will also ask a few questions regarding your power consumption habits, such as:

  • Do you unplug your appliances once you are finished using them?
  • Your property insurance company for updated policies concerning renewable energy installations
  • When did you last replace your appliances?
  • When do you use hot water (i.e. laundry, dishwashing)?
  • Cold food storage
  • consumption compromises: what you are willing and are not willing to change in your routine
  • How much would you be willing to invest in reducing your energy cost?

WHAT HAPPENS THEN?

Once your home or business is assessed, we will prepare a full written report covering the following points:

  • A breakdown of your electrical loads and what percentage of your electrical bill they represent
  • Any bi-laws, regulations, and home insurance considerations possibly affecting renewable energy development
  • Functional suggestions of how to reduce your electrical bill
    • 1: How you can reduce your consumption through changes in consumption habits and appliance efficiency
    • 2: How you can produce partial renewable energy while remaining connected to the electrical grid
    • 3: How you can completely disconnect from the grid and produce 100% of your required electricity
  • The three above points will include both a cost estimate and your estimated future savings
  • Considering your budget, a comprehensive plan to reduce your electrical consumption as well as producing your own power is provided

Once your report is completed, we will arrange a visit with you to go over the report together and discuss your options. Any questions you may have will be answered, as well, a comprehensive quote is prepared to be considerate of your budget for the reduction of your electrical bill. If you decide to invest in a renewable energy system, your consultation fee is deducted from the cost of the system.

If you decide not to have a renewable energy system installed, you will still benefit significantly from your new knowledge of how to reduce your consumption through updating your appliances and changing your energy consumption habits.

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Features of Partial and Total Off-GridSolar Systems include:

  • Reliable, long-life components installed with precision
  • Optimal system design to maximize your investment
  • On-site education to property owners as to the maintenance and operation of your system
  • Low voltage circuit design for optimal safety and minimal regulatory requirements
  • Strategic design and component placement for minimal theft and vandalism risk
  • Included 5-year maintenance and component warrantee plan
  • Continuous maintenance and service by Green-First based on need
  • Able to be expanded incrementally according to customer's budget

maureen's 2 stations complete Contact us at info@green-first.com to book a power-saving consultation now and SAVE!

or call 613-354-0928 and talk to us