British Columbians engaged in quarrel over home energy use

PRINCE GEORGE — New BC Hydro research shows many couples in BC are engaged in power struggles over home energy use.

The survey, conducted on behalf of BC Hydro, finds over a quarter of British Columbians who are in a relationship said they regularly have energy-related disagreements with their partner at home.

Some of the most common contentions are related to heating and cooling, including overall home temperature being too hot or cold (64%) or their partner letting cold air in by keeping a door or window open (32%).