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How to tell the difference between cellulose and asbestos insulation

Insulation is the security blanket that prevents the house from overheating and experiencing cold pockets. Obviously, heat flows into colder areas, referred to as heat transfer. Insulation reduces transfer by restricting air flow. The insulating material secures tiny air pockets. The warm temperature of the house is maintained due to the insulation, as the air […]

The GHG Grant Program for Buildings and Industry: What Is It and Who Can Apply?

THE GHG GRANT PROGRAM: AN OVERVIEW The GHG Grant Program for Buildings and Industry is providing funding for businesses, associations, and organizations who want to undertake project and initiatives that will lower Greenhouse gas emissions. The grant is one of many financial commitments by the government of the North West Territories to help create a […]

Where’s the Green? Canada’s Greener Homes Grant Leaves Homeowner’s in the Red

If you are one of the thousands of Canadian homeowners that applied for Canada’s Greener Home Grant, it might be awhile before you see your money. Homeowners who have gone ‘green’ with the expectation of getting some ‘green’ back from the government, are not being shown the green light when it comes to their reimbursements. […]

The Canada Greener Homes Grant

WHAT IS GREENER HOMES GRANT?: AN OVERVIEW The Canada Greener Homes Grant is an exciting new initiative from the Canadian government. The Canadian government acknowledges that “18% of greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including homes”, so they have created a grant to help homeowners make their homes more affordable to maintain, while also creating […]

Ontario Tuition Grant: Everything You Need to Know

Most Canadians have to deal with financial strain when earning a post-secondary education. A 2015 survey carried out by the Canadian University Survey Consortium found that 50% of the students had debt. Also, they discovered that the average amount of debt stands at $26,000, with 30% of all students reporting debt of more than $20,000. […]