Last Updated:	2008-07-07
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Introduction

Major electric utilities in several of the provinces sponsor efforts to raise awareness of energy efficiency and conservation among consumers. Among the most elaborate of these is British Columbia Hydro Power Smart program, which recommends that consumers purchase products bearing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label. While the 15-year old program originally provided its own Power Smart label to products meeting BC Hydroís energy efficiency standards, it now encourages consumers to replace old appliances and office equipment, including computers, with Energy Star models.