There are many consumer and workplace trends that will continue into 2021: working from home, limited travel, DIY, home entertainment, online shopping, and smart appliances. Smart appliances use the internet, usually through a WiFi connection to access data to trigger actions. For example, you might have a smart electrical device that your lamp plugs into that has pre-set times to turn the light on and off.

From smart lightbulbs you can control on your phone, to refrigerators that tell you when to order food, to thermostats that optimize your heating, technology - or the 'internet-of-things' is a trend that is only growing across the country.

Being in around the clock control of appliances and services has a lot of advantages. Consumers can make better decisions on utility usage, and for cottage owners who may not be able to travel to their property, remote monitoring gives added peace of mind and convenience.

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Are you one of the growing number of consumers interested in smart appliances and technology that automates day-to-day tasks? From smart lightbulbs you can control on your phone, to refrigerators that tell you when to order food, to thermostats that optimize your heating, technology - or the 'internet-of-things' is prevalent in a modern household or cottage.

Being in 24x7 control of appliances and services has a lot of advantages. Consumers can make better decisions on utility usage, and for cottage owners who may not be able to travel to their property, remote monitoring gives added peace of mind.

One of the features of smart devices is the ability to communicate information automatically. Looking after your household propane fuel supply can be automated with our remote tank monitoring service. Here are 3 reasons you should consider switching to it.

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Moving to an off-grid lifestyle brings with it a number advantages, but homeowners must be aware of their energy options in order to make it work.

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Are you looking for a new lifestyle off the beaten path? Perhaps you are rethinking where you source your energy from? Maybe you just want to purchase a remote retreat from city living? Going “off the grid” could be what you’re looking for.

Off-grid living has grown as a movement in recent years. While figures are hard to find, a report from Accenture estimates that some 12 per cent of customers in North America will become energy self-sufficient by 2035.

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Residential propane comes with a variety of benefits from cutting your home’s environmental footprint, saving you money on your monthly utility bills and improving the safety of your home. That’s why many homeowners in Ontario, Canada are making the switch.

If you’ve decided propane is the right choice for your home, then you’ll probably know that propane tank installation is something that must be performed by a licensed and qualified propane expert such as Budget Propane.

What you might not know, however, is what the propane tank installation process actually involves. In this blog, we will answer some common questions about the entire process.

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The use of residential propane will provide your home with a number of benefits - from powering a range of appliances, saving you money on your monthly utility bills, empowering you to live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle and much more - but what size propane tank do you need?

Choosing the right size propane tank is an important first step in your journey into propane. It will ensure you have enough propane for your household’s needs, helping you to avoid paying for too much propane or running out regularly because your tank is too small.

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