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Connected Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES WHAT’S NEW Remotes Works Hard to Help You Save Electricity In 2011 Remotes and the Northwest Company (NWCo.) joined together to offer in-store rebates on energy-saving products. Funded by Remotes, the local Northern Stores offer an array of rebates throughout the year in the following communities: Bearskin Lake, Deer Lake, Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga, Marten Falls, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake, Weagamow and Webequie. Most recently, the Omahamo Store in Kingfisher Lake signed on. Over the past year we reviewed the program and listened to your feedback about ways to improve the program and to judge its success. The program was very successful, but we have made a few changes so we can reach even more of our customers and make it easier for everyone to access by: Making the Program accessible to all of our customers. • Allowing the customer to purchase eligible products anywhere. Making eligible items available year round. Making the application simple and available either at local stores, at your Administration Office or directly through Remotes by calling 1-807-474-2829. • Mailing in rebate forms to Remotes for review and re-imbursement. What remains the same? • The Program is still available for purchases from your local Northern Store. • Multiple applications or applications with multiple items are acceptable all year round. Enclosed is Remotes’ Mail-in Rebate Program Application Form with instructions and guidelines. Keep it handy when shopping. Effective immediately, we are accepting the mail-in rebate application form(s) and will consider any items you have purchased as of January 1, 2014. If you have questions, need more copies of the form or wish to apply for mail-in rebates, please email [email protected] or call 1-807-474-2829. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MAIL-IN REBATE PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

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Page 1: Connected - Hydro One€¦ · Connected Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities HYDROONEREMOTECOMMUNITIES Forbillinquiries: tel: 1-800-465-5085 Hydro OneRemoteCommunites Inc. 680BeaverhallPlace,ThunderBay,

Connected

Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities

HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIESHYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES

For bill inquiries:tel: 1-800-465-5085

Hydro One Remote Communites Inc.680 Beaverhall Place, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6G9

For power outages and emergencies: tel: 1-888-825-870724 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact Us

WHAT’S NEW

Remotes Works Hard to Help You Save Electricity

Deer Lake First Nation Installs Rooftop Solar PV Array

Take a few minutes to go over these seven outdoor electrical safety tips with your kids. Education iskey in preventing accidents.

Remotes measures yourelectricity in kilowatt hours,abbreviated as kWh. Onekilowatt hour is the same thingas using 1,000 watts ofelectricity for one hour. So ifyou run 10 100-watt lightbulbs for one hour, you’veused 1 kWh of electricity.

You could burn a 60-watt bulbfor nearly 17 hours to consumethe same amount of energy.

Consider replacing that same60-watt bulb with a 15-wattcompact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. The 15-watt CFL bulb produces roughly the same brightness butuses one-quarter the electricity. And it will take 67 hours to consume the same amount of electricity.(Source: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca)

80 hours

60 hours

40 hours

20 hours16.67hours

66.67hours

60-wattincandescent bulb

15-wattCFL bulb

How long does it take to use 1 kWh?

The Basic Unit of Measurement

IN YOUR COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGSSAFETY TIPS

Stay Safe Around Electricity

We are always looking for ways to connect with ourcustomers and their communities.

Photo or story submissions about what's happeningin your community can be sent to:

Una O’Reilly, Business Integration ManagerHydro One Remote Communities5th Floor, South Tower483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5email: [email protected]

Please include photo details (date, location, names)with your submission.

PHOTOS & STORY SUBMISSIONS

In 2011 Remotes and the Northwest Company(NWCo.) joined together to offer in-store rebateson energy-saving products. Funded by Remotes,the local Northern Stores offer an array ofrebates throughout the year in the followingcommunities: Bearskin Lake, Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga,Marten Falls, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake,Weagamow and Webequie. Most recently, theOmahamo Store in Kingfisher Lake signed on.

Over the past year we reviewed the programand listened to your feedback about ways toimprove the program and to judge its success.

The program was very successful, but we havemade a few changes so we can reach evenmore of our customers and make it easier foreveryone to access by:• Making the Program accessible to all of our customers.

• Allowing the customer to purchase eligibleproducts anywhere.

• Making eligible items available year round. • Making the application simple and available either at local stores, at your AdministrationOffice or directly through Remotes by calling 1-807-474-2829.

• Mailing in rebate forms to Remotes for review and re-imbursement.

What remains the same?• The Program is still available for purchasesfrom your local Northern Store.

• Multiple applications or applications with multiple items are acceptable all year round.

Thinking of Renewables?

If you or your community are thinking ofa renewable energy project, please contactour Customer Care Department at1-888-825-8707. For the safety of ourworkers and the general public, constructionof electrical facilities and connection to our

electrical system are not permitted withoutproper review and applicable permits. HydroOne Remotes encourages renewable energyprojects but must ensure the safety andstability of the electrical system at all times.

Enclosed is Remotes’ Mail-in Rebate ProgramApplication Form with instructions andguidelines. Keep it handy when shopping.

Effective immediately, we are accepting themail-in rebate application form(s) and willconsider any items you have purchased asof January 1, 2014.

If you have questions, need more copies ofthe form or wish to apply for mail-inrebates, please [email protected] or call 1-807-474-2829.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MAIL-IN REBATEPROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

Obey warning signs and keep awayfrom outdoor areas marked withsigns that say “Danger” or “DangerHigh Voltage”. Never attempt toenter a station.

1

Before climbing a tree, look up to makesure there are no hydro wires runningthrough or beside it.

Stay clear of overhead power lines andwires. Be sure not to touch anyoverhead lines with a pole or stick aselectricity could travel down that objectand cause a shock that could result in aserious injury or death.

Respect utility electrical equipment andnever touch or climb poles, towers ormetal transformer boxes.

Always try to get inside a building or acar during a lightning storm. Avoidwide open spaces and tall trees. Ifyou're swimming, get out of the water.

Power Play

Together with our employees, we believe ininvesting our charitable dollars to help buildstrong, healthy communities where ourcustomers and employees live and work.

The program is open to municipalities andregistered charities in communities where Hydro One is the local electricity supplier.

The facility must be open and accessible to the community at large and serviced directly byHydro One.

Applications for 2015 closed on June 30, 2014.For more information, visit www.HydroOne.com.

Deer Lake First Nation has taken steps to installa 152 kilowatt diesel hybrid solar photovoltaic(PV) array atop its Deer Lake First NationElementary School.

Installation of the new panels began in the springof 2013, and since then has become Ontario’slargest solar microgrid in a remote accesscommunity.

Deer Lake First Nation decided to install this solarsystem on the rooftop of the school to offset theirelectricity bill, which is one of their largestelectrical loads.

The project has economic and social benefits forthe community of about 1,000 people, located580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay.

“The system has two way metering which willenable the school to sell excess electricity toHydro One Remote Communities,” explainsKeith Barr, Senior Remote Community Officer.“Output potential is 120 kilowatts. However,most of the power generated will be used bythe school.”

This clean energy capacity will support futureeconomic development in the community.

PowerPlay Program 2014 Funding for Remotes’ Communities

Sachigo Lake First Nation Arena radiant heaters project $25,000

Sandy Lake First Nation Purchase of sports equipment for youth $19,000

Fort Severn First Nation New playground $25,000

North Caribou Lake First Nation Lacrosse equipment for children $5,000

Fly kites, balloons and toy aircrafts inwide-open spaces, away from powerlines.

In case of an emergency, don't touchsomeone who is being shocked untilthe electricity has been turned off.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Photo by: Cagney TurnerKingfisher Lake FN Reserve, July 2014

JFM_REMOTES Connected Fall 2014 ENG_Layout 1 October-16-2014 2:17 PM Page 1

Page 2: Connected - Hydro One€¦ · Connected Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities HYDROONEREMOTECOMMUNITIES Forbillinquiries: tel: 1-800-465-5085 Hydro OneRemoteCommunites Inc. 680BeaverhallPlace,ThunderBay,

Connected

Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities

HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIESHYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES

For bill inquiries:tel: 1-800-465-5085

Hydro One Remote Communites Inc.680 Beaverhall Place, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6G9

For power outages and emergencies: tel: 1-888-825-870724 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact Us

WHAT’S NEW

Remotes Works Hard to Help You Save Electricity

Deer Lake First Nation Installs Rooftop Solar PV Array

Take a few minutes to go over these seven outdoor electrical safety tips with your kids. Education iskey in preventing accidents.

Remotes measures yourelectricity in kilowatt hours,abbreviated as kWh. Onekilowatt hour is the same thingas using 1,000 watts ofelectricity for one hour. So ifyou run 10 100-watt lightbulbs for one hour, you’veused 1 kWh of electricity.

You could burn a 60-watt bulbfor nearly 17 hours to consumethe same amount of energy.

Consider replacing that same60-watt bulb with a 15-wattcompact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. The 15-watt CFL bulb produces roughly the same brightness butuses one-quarter the electricity. And it will take 67 hours to consume the same amount of electricity.(Source: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca)

80 hours

60 hours

40 hours

20 hours16.67hours

66.67hours

60-wattincandescent bulb

15-wattCFL bulb

How long does it take to use 1 kWh?

The Basic Unit of Measurement

IN YOUR COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGSSAFETY TIPS

Stay Safe Around Electricity

We are always looking for ways to connect with ourcustomers and their communities.

Photo or story submissions about what's happeningin your community can be sent to:

Una O’Reilly, Business Integration ManagerHydro One Remote Communities5th Floor, South Tower483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5email: [email protected]

Please include photo details (date, location, names)with your submission.

PHOTOS & STORY SUBMISSIONS

In 2011 Remotes and the Northwest Company(NWCo.) joined together to offer in-store rebateson energy-saving products. Funded by Remotes,the local Northern Stores offer an array ofrebates throughout the year in the followingcommunities: Bearskin Lake, Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga,Marten Falls, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake,Weagamow and Webequie. Most recently, theOmahamo Store in Kingfisher Lake signed on.

Over the past year we reviewed the programand listened to your feedback about ways toimprove the program and to judge its success.

The program was very successful, but we havemade a few changes so we can reach evenmore of our customers and make it easier foreveryone to access by:• Making the Program accessible to all of our customers.

• Allowing the customer to purchase eligibleproducts anywhere.

• Making eligible items available year round. • Making the application simple and available either at local stores, at your AdministrationOffice or directly through Remotes by calling 1-807-474-2829.

• Mailing in rebate forms to Remotes for review and re-imbursement.

What remains the same?• The Program is still available for purchasesfrom your local Northern Store.

• Multiple applications or applications with multiple items are acceptable all year round.

Thinking of Renewables?

If you or your community are thinking ofa renewable energy project, please contactour Customer Care Department at1-888-825-8707. For the safety of ourworkers and the general public, constructionof electrical facilities and connection to our

electrical system are not permitted withoutproper review and applicable permits. HydroOne Remotes encourages renewable energyprojects but must ensure the safety andstability of the electrical system at all times.

Enclosed is Remotes’ Mail-in Rebate ProgramApplication Form with instructions andguidelines. Keep it handy when shopping.

Effective immediately, we are accepting themail-in rebate application form(s) and willconsider any items you have purchased asof January 1, 2014.

If you have questions, need more copies ofthe form or wish to apply for mail-inrebates, please [email protected] or call 1-807-474-2829.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MAIL-IN REBATEPROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

Obey warning signs and keep awayfrom outdoor areas marked withsigns that say “Danger” or “DangerHigh Voltage”. Never attempt toenter a station.

1

Before climbing a tree, look up to makesure there are no hydro wires runningthrough or beside it.

Stay clear of overhead power lines andwires. Be sure not to touch anyoverhead lines with a pole or stick aselectricity could travel down that objectand cause a shock that could result in aserious injury or death.

Respect utility electrical equipment andnever touch or climb poles, towers ormetal transformer boxes.

Always try to get inside a building or acar during a lightning storm. Avoidwide open spaces and tall trees. Ifyou're swimming, get out of the water.

Power Play

Together with our employees, we believe ininvesting our charitable dollars to help buildstrong, healthy communities where ourcustomers and employees live and work.

The program is open to municipalities andregistered charities in communities where Hydro One is the local electricity supplier.

The facility must be open and accessible to the community at large and serviced directly byHydro One.

Applications for 2015 closed on June 30, 2014.For more information, visit www.HydroOne.com.

Deer Lake First Nation has taken steps to installa 152 kilowatt diesel hybrid solar photovoltaic(PV) array atop its Deer Lake First NationElementary School.

Installation of the new panels began in the springof 2013, and since then has become Ontario’slargest solar microgrid in a remote accesscommunity.

Deer Lake First Nation decided to install this solarsystem on the rooftop of the school to offset theirelectricity bill, which is one of their largestelectrical loads.

The project has economic and social benefits forthe community of about 1,000 people, located580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay.

“The system has two way metering which willenable the school to sell excess electricity toHydro One Remote Communities,” explainsKeith Barr, Senior Remote Community Officer.“Output potential is 120 kilowatts. However,most of the power generated will be used bythe school.”

This clean energy capacity will support futureeconomic development in the community.

PowerPlay Program 2014 Funding for Remotes’ Communities

Sachigo Lake First Nation Arena radiant heaters project $25,000

Sandy Lake First Nation Purchase of sports equipment for youth $19,000

Fort Severn First Nation New playground $25,000

North Caribou Lake First Nation Lacrosse equipment for children $5,000

Fly kites, balloons and toy aircrafts inwide-open spaces, away from powerlines.

In case of an emergency, don't touchsomeone who is being shocked untilthe electricity has been turned off.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Photo by: Cagney TurnerKingfisher Lake FN Reserve, July 2014

JFM_REMOTES Connected Fall 2014 ENG_Layout 1 October-16-2014 2:17 PM Page 1

Page 3: Connected - Hydro One€¦ · Connected Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities HYDROONEREMOTECOMMUNITIES Forbillinquiries: tel: 1-800-465-5085 Hydro OneRemoteCommunites Inc. 680BeaverhallPlace,ThunderBay,

Connected

Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities

HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIESHYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES

For bill inquiries:tel: 1-800-465-5085

Hydro One Remote Communites Inc.680 Beaverhall Place, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6G9

For power outages and emergencies: tel: 1-888-825-870724 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact Us

WHAT’S NEW

Remotes Works Hard to Help You Save Electricity

Deer Lake First Nation Installs Rooftop Solar PV Array

Take a few minutes to go over these seven outdoor electrical safety tips with your kids. Education iskey in preventing accidents.

Remotes measures yourelectricity in kilowatt hours,abbreviated as kWh. Onekilowatt hour is the same thingas using 1,000 watts ofelectricity for one hour. So ifyou run 10 100-watt lightbulbs for one hour, you’veused 1 kWh of electricity.

You could burn a 60-watt bulbfor nearly 17 hours to consumethe same amount of energy.

Consider replacing that same60-watt bulb with a 15-wattcompact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. The 15-watt CFL bulb produces roughly the same brightness butuses one-quarter the electricity. And it will take 67 hours to consume the same amount of electricity.(Source: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca)

80 hours

60 hours

40 hours

20 hours16.67hours

66.67hours

60-wattincandescent bulb

15-wattCFL bulb

How long does it take to use 1 kWh?

The Basic Unit of Measurement

IN YOUR COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGSSAFETY TIPS

Stay Safe Around Electricity

We are always looking for ways to connect with ourcustomers and their communities.

Photo or story submissions about what's happeningin your community can be sent to:

Una O’Reilly, Business Integration ManagerHydro One Remote Communities5th Floor, South Tower483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5email: [email protected]

Please include photo details (date, location, names)with your submission.

PHOTOS & STORY SUBMISSIONS

In 2011 Remotes and the Northwest Company(NWCo.) joined together to offer in-store rebateson energy-saving products. Funded by Remotes,the local Northern Stores offer an array ofrebates throughout the year in the followingcommunities: Bearskin Lake, Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga,Marten Falls, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake,Weagamow and Webequie. Most recently, theOmahamo Store in Kingfisher Lake signed on.

Over the past year we reviewed the programand listened to your feedback about ways toimprove the program and to judge its success.

The program was very successful, but we havemade a few changes so we can reach evenmore of our customers and make it easier foreveryone to access by:• Making the Program accessible to all of our customers.

• Allowing the customer to purchase eligibleproducts anywhere.

• Making eligible items available year round. • Making the application simple and available either at local stores, at your AdministrationOffice or directly through Remotes by calling 1-807-474-2829.

• Mailing in rebate forms to Remotes for review and re-imbursement.

What remains the same?• The Program is still available for purchasesfrom your local Northern Store.

• Multiple applications or applications with multiple items are acceptable all year round.

Thinking of Renewables?

If you or your community are thinking ofa renewable energy project, please contactour Customer Care Department at1-888-825-8707. For the safety of ourworkers and the general public, constructionof electrical facilities and connection to our

electrical system are not permitted withoutproper review and applicable permits. HydroOne Remotes encourages renewable energyprojects but must ensure the safety andstability of the electrical system at all times.

Enclosed is Remotes’ Mail-in Rebate ProgramApplication Form with instructions andguidelines. Keep it handy when shopping.

Effective immediately, we are accepting themail-in rebate application form(s) and willconsider any items you have purchased asof January 1, 2014.

If you have questions, need more copies ofthe form or wish to apply for mail-inrebates, please [email protected] or call 1-807-474-2829.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MAIL-IN REBATEPROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

Obey warning signs and keep awayfrom outdoor areas marked withsigns that say “Danger” or “DangerHigh Voltage”. Never attempt toenter a station.

1

Before climbing a tree, look up to makesure there are no hydro wires runningthrough or beside it.

Stay clear of overhead power lines andwires. Be sure not to touch anyoverhead lines with a pole or stick aselectricity could travel down that objectand cause a shock that could result in aserious injury or death.

Respect utility electrical equipment andnever touch or climb poles, towers ormetal transformer boxes.

Always try to get inside a building or acar during a lightning storm. Avoidwide open spaces and tall trees. Ifyou're swimming, get out of the water.

Power Play

Together with our employees, we believe ininvesting our charitable dollars to help buildstrong, healthy communities where ourcustomers and employees live and work.

The program is open to municipalities andregistered charities in communities where Hydro One is the local electricity supplier.

The facility must be open and accessible to the community at large and serviced directly byHydro One.

Applications for 2015 closed on June 30, 2014.For more information, visit www.HydroOne.com.

Deer Lake First Nation has taken steps to installa 152 kilowatt diesel hybrid solar photovoltaic(PV) array atop its Deer Lake First NationElementary School.

Installation of the new panels began in the springof 2013, and since then has become Ontario’slargest solar microgrid in a remote accesscommunity.

Deer Lake First Nation decided to install this solarsystem on the rooftop of the school to offset theirelectricity bill, which is one of their largestelectrical loads.

The project has economic and social benefits forthe community of about 1,000 people, located580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay.

“The system has two way metering which willenable the school to sell excess electricity toHydro One Remote Communities,” explainsKeith Barr, Senior Remote Community Officer.“Output potential is 120 kilowatts. However,most of the power generated will be used bythe school.”

This clean energy capacity will support futureeconomic development in the community.

PowerPlay Program 2014 Funding for Remotes’ Communities

Sachigo Lake First Nation Arena radiant heaters project $25,000

Sandy Lake First Nation Purchase of sports equipment for youth $19,000

Fort Severn First Nation New playground $25,000

North Caribou Lake First Nation Lacrosse equipment for children $5,000

Fly kites, balloons and toy aircrafts inwide-open spaces, away from powerlines.

In case of an emergency, don't touchsomeone who is being shocked untilthe electricity has been turned off.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Photo by: Cagney TurnerKingfisher Lake FN Reserve, July 2014

JFM_REMOTES Connected Fall 2014 ENG_Layout 1 October-16-2014 2:17 PM Page 1

Page 4: Connected - Hydro One€¦ · Connected Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities HYDROONEREMOTECOMMUNITIES Forbillinquiries: tel: 1-800-465-5085 Hydro OneRemoteCommunites Inc. 680BeaverhallPlace,ThunderBay,

Connected

Fall 2014 | Connected: Remote Communities

HYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIESHYDRO ONE REMOTE COMMUNITIES

For bill inquiries:tel: 1-800-465-5085

Hydro One Remote Communites Inc.680 Beaverhall Place, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6G9

For power outages and emergencies: tel: 1-888-825-870724 hours a day, 7 days a week

Contact Us

WHAT’S NEW

Remotes Works Hard to Help You Save Electricity

Deer Lake First Nation Installs Rooftop Solar PV Array

Take a few minutes to go over these seven outdoor electrical safety tips with your kids. Education iskey in preventing accidents.

Remotes measures yourelectricity in kilowatt hours,abbreviated as kWh. Onekilowatt hour is the same thingas using 1,000 watts ofelectricity for one hour. So ifyou run 10 100-watt lightbulbs for one hour, you’veused 1 kWh of electricity.

You could burn a 60-watt bulbfor nearly 17 hours to consumethe same amount of energy.

Consider replacing that same60-watt bulb with a 15-wattcompact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. The 15-watt CFL bulb produces roughly the same brightness butuses one-quarter the electricity. And it will take 67 hours to consume the same amount of electricity.(Source: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca)

80 hours

60 hours

40 hours

20 hours16.67hours

66.67hours

60-wattincandescent bulb

15-wattCFL bulb

How long does it take to use 1 kWh?

The Basic Unit of Measurement

IN YOUR COMMUNITY ENERGY SAVINGSSAFETY TIPS

Stay Safe Around Electricity

We are always looking for ways to connect with ourcustomers and their communities.

Photo or story submissions about what's happeningin your community can be sent to:

Una O’Reilly, Business Integration ManagerHydro One Remote Communities5th Floor, South Tower483 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5G 2P5email: [email protected]

Please include photo details (date, location, names)with your submission.

PHOTOS & STORY SUBMISSIONS

In 2011 Remotes and the Northwest Company(NWCo.) joined together to offer in-store rebateson energy-saving products. Funded by Remotes,the local Northern Stores offer an array ofrebates throughout the year in the followingcommunities: Bearskin Lake, Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Kasabonika Lake, Neskantaga,Marten Falls, Sachigo Lake, Sandy Lake,Weagamow and Webequie. Most recently, theOmahamo Store in Kingfisher Lake signed on.

Over the past year we reviewed the programand listened to your feedback about ways toimprove the program and to judge its success.

The program was very successful, but we havemade a few changes so we can reach evenmore of our customers and make it easier foreveryone to access by:• Making the Program accessible to all of our customers.

• Allowing the customer to purchase eligibleproducts anywhere.

• Making eligible items available year round. • Making the application simple and available either at local stores, at your AdministrationOffice or directly through Remotes by calling 1-807-474-2829.

• Mailing in rebate forms to Remotes for review and re-imbursement.

What remains the same?• The Program is still available for purchasesfrom your local Northern Store.

• Multiple applications or applications with multiple items are acceptable all year round.

Thinking of Renewables?

If you or your community are thinking ofa renewable energy project, please contactour Customer Care Department at1-888-825-8707. For the safety of ourworkers and the general public, constructionof electrical facilities and connection to our

electrical system are not permitted withoutproper review and applicable permits. HydroOne Remotes encourages renewable energyprojects but must ensure the safety andstability of the electrical system at all times.

Enclosed is Remotes’ Mail-in Rebate ProgramApplication Form with instructions andguidelines. Keep it handy when shopping.

Effective immediately, we are accepting themail-in rebate application form(s) and willconsider any items you have purchased asof January 1, 2014.

If you have questions, need more copies ofthe form or wish to apply for mail-inrebates, please [email protected] or call 1-807-474-2829.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: MAIL-IN REBATEPROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

Obey warning signs and keep awayfrom outdoor areas marked withsigns that say “Danger” or “DangerHigh Voltage”. Never attempt toenter a station.

1

Before climbing a tree, look up to makesure there are no hydro wires runningthrough or beside it.

Stay clear of overhead power lines andwires. Be sure not to touch anyoverhead lines with a pole or stick aselectricity could travel down that objectand cause a shock that could result in aserious injury or death.

Respect utility electrical equipment andnever touch or climb poles, towers ormetal transformer boxes.

Always try to get inside a building or acar during a lightning storm. Avoidwide open spaces and tall trees. Ifyou're swimming, get out of the water.

Power Play

Together with our employees, we believe ininvesting our charitable dollars to help buildstrong, healthy communities where ourcustomers and employees live and work.

The program is open to municipalities andregistered charities in communities where Hydro One is the local electricity supplier.

The facility must be open and accessible to the community at large and serviced directly byHydro One.

Applications for 2015 closed on June 30, 2014.For more information, visit www.HydroOne.com.

Deer Lake First Nation has taken steps to installa 152 kilowatt diesel hybrid solar photovoltaic(PV) array atop its Deer Lake First NationElementary School.

Installation of the new panels began in the springof 2013, and since then has become Ontario’slargest solar microgrid in a remote accesscommunity.

Deer Lake First Nation decided to install this solarsystem on the rooftop of the school to offset theirelectricity bill, which is one of their largestelectrical loads.

The project has economic and social benefits forthe community of about 1,000 people, located580 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay.

“The system has two way metering which willenable the school to sell excess electricity toHydro One Remote Communities,” explainsKeith Barr, Senior Remote Community Officer.“Output potential is 120 kilowatts. However,most of the power generated will be used bythe school.”

This clean energy capacity will support futureeconomic development in the community.

PowerPlay Program 2014 Funding for Remotes’ Communities

Sachigo Lake First Nation Arena radiant heaters project $25,000

Sandy Lake First Nation Purchase of sports equipment for youth $19,000

Fort Severn First Nation New playground $25,000

North Caribou Lake First Nation Lacrosse equipment for children $5,000

Fly kites, balloons and toy aircrafts inwide-open spaces, away from powerlines.

In case of an emergency, don't touchsomeone who is being shocked untilthe electricity has been turned off.

2

3

4

5

6

7

Photo by: Cagney TurnerKingfisher Lake FN Reserve, July 2014

JFM_REMOTES Connected Fall 2014 ENG_Layout 1 October-16-2014 2:17 PM Page 1