PeakSaver PLUS and Energy Display

13.12.24: How to use the Energy Display (PowerCost Monitor)

There is now a link to the PowerCost Monitor setup site.
I used it to set up our electrical energy use monitor. Follow the screen-by-screen instructions for each setting and be sure to include Sat/Sun as off-peak.

The monitor is quite useful for determining impact of an appliance (old freezer, fridge, clothes dryer, computer, etc). 

13.11.19: Peaksaver PLUS and Energy Display

In Ontario, there is a program that will install a free Peaksaver PLUS thermostat (illuminated screen) in your home and provide a PowerCost Monitor.

Powerstream has included this Peaksaver PLUS offering under its Energy Management tab.

Caveat, if you have the original Peaksaver installed, they will NOT provide the newer illuminated model ... unless your thermostat is somehow broken...

The Energy Display unit is given to you but not set up. However, it is a little technical to set up. I am about to contact technical support for assistance.
Be sure you have a couple of hours available, before calling your power supplier.
Update - quite easy via the online setup above.

09.01.23: With your permission, PowerStream will install (at no cost) a programmable thermostat that allows them to briefly reduce the central air conditioning electricity usage during 'critical' peak use times – typically weekday afternoons during the hottest days of the summer, but not on holidays or weekends. 

As added incentive, you receive $25 from the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) for signing up.

How to sign up:Contact PowerStream's peaksaver call centre at 1-866-323-0206 to book an appointment for a service technician to come to your home to install a programmable thermostat.

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