Green Electricity - Test Your Knowledge - Do Your Part

Question 1:

What are some ways to "green" up your electricity consumption?

1. Reduce consumption (e.g., eliminating phantom loads)
2. Increase efficiency (e.g., Energy Star appliances)
3. Purchase and retire carbon offsets
4. Switch to green sources of electricy (e.g., wind, solar, low-impact hydro, geothermal)
   

Answer:  All of the above.  For example, the Fall "Every Kilowatt Counts" campaign is promoting the elimination of phantom loads using power bars with timers, replacing inefficient lighting with compact fluorescent bulbs and fixtures, and replacing less efficient devices/appliances with Energy Star approved ones.  Unfortunately, switching to green sources of electricity often isn't practical at a small scale (cost, payback period, etc).

Question 2:

In Ontario, approximately how much of the grid/system's supplied electricity comes from nuclear and coal-burning generators?

1. 25%
2. 50%
3. 75%

Answer:  According to the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, the answer is 'c'. [1]

Question 3:

Did you know Bullfrog Power is the only green power retailer in Ontario that uses customer demand to build new wind power generators?

• Yes
• No

Answer:  If so, why haven't you switched?

This is a great way to support clean, renewable power. Our home has switched to Bullfrog Power. It's a practical and meaningful way for individuals to help clean up our air quality and reduce carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. All of Bullfrog's power is sourced from clean EcoLogo-certified sources.

We're proud to be a bullfrogpowered home. If you would like to become bullfrogpowered with 100% green electricity too, sign up your home online at www.bullfrogpower.com. It only takes about 10 minutes, and you don't need any special equipment or wiring to make the switch. Plus, you can enter my personal promotional code (ANTH0908) to get $25 off your first Bullfrog Power bill.