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City urged to help residents lower hydro bills

The head of the city's non-profit energy-efficiency partner says income generated from Hydro Ottawa should be plugged back into energy-saving measures to help offset the higher costs of electricity.

For energy wasters, first utility bill can be surprise

Dear Action Line: My son and daughter-in-law moved into their first little house and apparently have no clue about the cost of natural gas and electricity - such as running their AC with the patio doors ...

Learning on a Shoe-String: Top Tips for Cheap Student Living

One of the biggest challenges you'll face as a student is money management. Staying in control of your finances at university will allow you to enjoy all the other aspects of student life.

Money Talks: Saving Green: New Gadgets Monitor Power

You've seen lots of suggestions to save on electricity, from low-tech things like caulk and CFL light bulbs to high-tech energy efficient air conditioners. The problem isn't finding ways to save...the problem is finding out if what you're doing is making any difference in your bill.