Heating can account for more than half of a home’s hydro bill, and up to one-third of heat from a home escapes through windows. What a waste! If you are thinking about replacing your old windows with new, more efficient ones, many provinces offer rebates or other incentives to households which buy qualified windows. But […]
Solar Energy: It’s Easier Than You Think (and Saves 80%!)
Did you know that solar power is one of the fastest growing alternative energy sources in the world today? In fact, the David Suzuki Foundation estimates that more than 29 million homes around the world currently use solar power. With energy sources depleting at a rate faster than they are being developed, it makes sense […]
Why a Home Energy Audit Can Save You Money
One of the first steps to becoming more energy efficient at home and do your part for the environment is through testing how energy efficient your home actually is. One such way is to have a home energy audit or assessment done on your household. What is a Home Energy Audit? The Government of Canada’s […]
Why Getting Multiple Quotes (Not Estimates) Will Lower Your Home Improvement Costs
Ever have a friend in this situation? They’re planning some home improvements and, after hearing of a good contractor, they give him a call. They meet to discuss some ideas, the meeting goes well, and soon enough the contractor provides an “estimate” of what the project will cost. Fast forward six months: the project is […]
Your 2-Minute Primer on Home Energy Meters
Ever wonder what an energy meter actually does and how it can help you? An Electronic Energy Meter is a device that can help you save energy, save money and save the environment. How a Home Energy Meter Can Save You Money and Help the Environment Energy Meters allow you to plug in individual appliances […]
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