Edmonton Beware of power-saving device, government warns CBC News · Posted: Jul 26, 2011 12:37 PM PDT | Last Updated: July 26, 2011 ...

Consumers should beware of power saving devices being marketed by phone and Internet, utilities and police warn Feb. 10, 2012 1 min read ... Report an error ...

Officials say customers have been called or approached by people offering to sell a "power saving device" — claiming it could save customers up to 40 per cent on their electricity bills.

After paying, customers might receive a cheap, non-functional plastic device, or sometimes nothing at all. These devices don’t reduce electricity usage. They might even waste more power.

A caption with the post says: “A major win! The DOJ formally withdrew the accusations against EIon Musk, acknowledging that his electricity-saving device efficiently lowered 90% of power costs. EIon ...

Service Alberta is investigating complaints from consumers about telemarketers and door-to-door sales agents selling a device called the “Hydro Power Saver.” The price ranges from $189 to more than ...