Media Advisory - Making a Green Statement: Toronto Hydro Builds a 15-foot
tall Home to Talk Energy Conservation at the Green Living Show - April 23-25

TORONTO, April 23 /CNW/ -

    
    What:   Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited ("Toronto Hydro") is taking
            energy management to new heights at this year's Green Living
            Show. The utility has built a house that stands over 15 feet
            tall to raise awareness about Time-of-Use rates and actions
            customer can take to help manage their electricity bill.

    Why:    Learn about Toronto Hydro programs to help conserve electricity
            and save money, including:

            Take a Load Off Toronto - Customers who buy an ENERGY STAR(R)
            qualified washer at any Toronto-area Caplan's Appliances or The
            Home Depot between April 1 and June 30 will get approximately
            $200 in incentives. Visit www.torontohydro.com/wash for details.

            The Great Exchange - Bring energy-guzzlers to any of Toronto
            Hydro's 35 events for the swap! Torontonians are invited to:
            1. Exchange up to five incandescent light bulbs from home for
               five FREE CFLs;
            2. Exchange old, inefficient room air conditioners for a $25 gift
               card and;
            3. Exchange old dehumidifiers for a $10 gift card
            Visit www.torontohydro.com for details about dates, times and
            locations.

            The Great Refrigerator Roundup - Have an old fridge or freezer?
            It could cost up to $150 a year in electricity. Book an
            appointment and Toronto Hydro will pick it up for free. Visit
            www.torontohydro.com/fridgepickup for details.

            Peaksaver - Customers with a central air conditioner can help the
            environment and get a $75 credit on their bill when they sign up
            for peaksaver(R). Visit www.torontohydro.com/peaksaver for
            details.

    Who:    Toronto Hydro, along with many other green-minded companies.

    When:   Friday, April 23 & Saturday, April 24 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
            Sunday, April 25 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Where:  Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place, Booth No.149.
            Visit The Green Living Show's website at
            www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow for more information about
            the show hours and details of admission.
    

For further information: Tanya Bruckmueller, Toronto Hydro, [email protected], W: [phone], C: [phone]