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October 14, 2010

Reserve your table before its too late!

Fifteen wonderful Victoria area pubs and restaurants will dim the lights and dial up the ambiance to raise awareness about energy conservation and the simple actions that can add up to make a big difference!

Be sure to participate in Victoria’s first Candlelight Conservation Dinner on October 21, 2010. Download coupons here: Free Appetizer or Dessert or $5.00 Coupon.

Reserve you table at any of the following pubs and restaurants:

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B.C. Restaurants – 15 in Victoria – offer conservation by candlelight on Oct. 21 to mark Power Smart Month

VICTORIA – On Oct. 21, candlelight will set the mood not only for romance but also for conservation as more than 100 B.C. restaurants – including 15 in Victoria – turn off the lights and invite customers to dine exclusively by candlelight to raise awareness of energy efficiency and conservation.

BC Hydro’s Candlelight Conservation Dinner, now in its second year, is presented in partnership with Tourism Victoria, as part of BC Hydro’s Power Smart Month campaign. Last year 37 restaurants in the Lower Mainland participated; this year the number of restaurants showing their commitment to conservation has more than tripled.

“Wasting energy is just as ridiculous as excessive water use or not recycling and a candlelight dinner reminds us of two important things: we don’t need lights on to have a wonderful evening and incorporating efficient actions – like turning off all or even some of the lights – is a great way to help with the conservation effort,” said Lisa Coltart, executive director of Power Smart and Customer Care, BC Hydro. “Tourism Victoria and the participating restaurants are great partners in combining the appeal of a candlelight dinner with a reminder that a simple and seemingly small action like turning off lights can yield big conservation results.”

Team Power Smart members can download meal coupons from the Team Power Smart section of BC Hydro’s web site to get special dining deals such as two entrées for the price of one, a $5 gift certificate or a complimentary appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an entrée.

“Tourism Victoria certainly applauds this initiative by BC Hydro and salutes our restaurant members who are participating. This event demonstrates a common effort to show how we can all benefit from being vigilant and smart with our resources,” said Robert Gialloreto, President and CEO, Tourism Victoria. “We encourage everyone to join the lead of our great dining establishments and fortify this commitment to the environment, all while enjoying a terrific candlelight dinner.”

All British Columbians are encouraged to join Team Power Smart and set an electricity conservation target of 10 per cent. In addition to exclusive rewards, members receive access to tools and resources to help them meet their energy goals.

Each year BC Hydro hosts Power Smart Month in October to increase awareness about the benefits and ease of using energy efficiently at a time when electricity consumption begins to increase for the winter. During October, BC Hydro provides special Power Smart offers including increased rebates and incentives for the purchase of energy efficient products.
For more information including a full list of participating restaurants, visit bchydro.com/candlelight.

For more information, please contact:

Simi Heer, Media Relations, BC Hydro

p. 604 623 3963

w. bchydro.com/media