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IT’S TOUGH to cope with
rising fuel ol bills and deal
with the sometimes costly
prospect of breaking the oil
heat habn. The Canada Oil
Substitution program
(COSP) offers the kind of
financial and technical
assistance that makes this
task easier.

COSP is designed to en-
courage Canadians to con-
vert from oil heat to more

, October 7, 1984 - North Shore News

system will pay for itself
through fuel cost savings.
The eligible alternatives to
oil vary across Canada to
reflect differencessin
available energy supplies.
Natural gas, electricity,
wood, propane, solar and
wind systems are eligible. If
you plan to convert to gas or
electricity, cali your local
utility for COSP information
and a grant application form.

HOME ENERGY
MANAGEMENT

Off oil grants aid householder

COSP will cover half the
cost of conversion to a max-
imum of $800 for house-
holders who reduce thei oil
use by at least 5O per cent.
Assistance is available to
housing units ranging from
single-family homes to multi-
unit apartment buildings and
to farm buildings, factones,
churches, libraries and
schools. If the oil system was
installed before October 28,

FREE R°-2000 HOME TOUR
OCT 14 2-5 PM.

S JUNC EnergyCentre

y THE Re2000 SPECIALISTS
4025 E. Hastings St Burnaby 291-0342

Canadians are making the
off-oil decision and COSP
provides hetp in making the
night choice.

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plenuful domestic energy

Call your Energy, Mines and
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Will you be spending too much money to keep
your home warm again this winter?

You may have insulated your attic, but not the basement
Your doors and windows may not be properly caulked or
weatherstripped And your heating system may be costing
too much to operate

Now 1s the time to do something about winter warmth and
winter fuel bills Eenergy, Mines and Resources Canada is
ready to help you take the energy load off your mind

Do it yourself or hire a contractor.

Some people hke to do home improvements themselves.
But if you prefer to have a contractor do the work, be sure
the company 1s listed with the Canadian General
standards Board (CGSB).

Save even more money.

As well as insulating, you can save more heating dollars by

ensuring that your heating system is properly maintained.

; ; Cfall the HEATLINE: to find out more
We will help you insulate. wees

Proper oansulanion and draftporootinag ts tha sl Waty to
Save money as taiuch as 40 per centof your heating Oost.
You Can call the HEATLINE: for expert advice on methods,
Inte rials and how to qualify fora taxalole Clanadian Home
Insulahon Prograni (CHER) grantofup to $500 ‘Phiss apopoles,
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Start now.
The sooner you Get started the
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Before long, what you save ou fuel balks will pay for the
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Pick up the phone for free expert advice. Call the toll fhce NHKATLINE

112-800-267-9563

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