The utility's report — Mobiles and megawatts: Why mobile homes use the most electricity — was released on Tuesday. Window upgrades can help with energy efficiency — there's also a BC Hydro rebate of up to $2,000 for window replacements. Power intensive behaviourAccording to Scott, the utility found there are three examples of common behaviour among mobile home residents that contribute to hefty power bills. Mobile home residents are more likely than others to use air conditioners, and they're typically portable units that use 10 times more electricity than a central cooling system. Scott said BC Hydro plans to take the findings of its report and work on plans for other rebates and ways to help mobile home residents reduce their electricity use.

Source: CBC News January 05, 2021 13:00 UTC