Energy provider Fortis BC will be touring the west Kootenays in the next couple of weeks to get more people on energy saving programs.
Nicole Brown, spokesperson for the company says more people should apply, but that they might not even know about the programs.
“What we are finding is that some of the most affordable homes to buy can be the least affordable to heat. They can be very inefficient. All those drafty doors and overworked furnaces can add up to bills that can be hard for people to manage”, she says
Fortis home assessments include installation of energy-saving products such as water-efficient fixtures, energy-efficient LED light bulbs and weatherstripping.
Some clients might qualify for gas furnaces.
The open house will take place on the following places and times:
·         Royal Canadian Legion, 502 Harold Street, Slocan, Monday, June 10, 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
·         Kaslo Library, 413 4th Street, Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
·         Crawford Bay Hall, 16230 Wadds Road, Tuesday, June 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
·         Nelson Community Complex, 305 Hall Street, Wednesday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
·         Castlegar Community Complex, 2101 6th Avenue, Thursday, June 13, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
·         Trail Aquatic and Leisure Centre, 1875 Columbia Avenue, Thursday, June 13, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
·         Salmo Valley Community Centre, 206 7th Street, Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
·         Grand Forks Regional Aquatic Centre & Arena, 2020 Central Avenue, Wednesday, June 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
