Show Me the Green

  • Province Grants
    • Ontario Renovation Grants
    • Ontario Energy Rebates
    • Alberta Renovation Grants
    • B.C. Renovation Grants
    • Manitoba Renovation Grants
    • Saskatchewan Renovation Grants
    • Nova Scotia Renovation Grants
  • Audience Grants
    • Canadian Seniors Homeowner Grants
    • Canadian Government Grants for Disabled Homeowners
    • First Time Home Buyer Grants Ontario
    • First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
    • Down Payment Assistance Ontario
    • Ontario Renovates Program
    • First Time Home Buyer BC
    • First Time Home Buyer Alberta
  • Utility Rebates
    • BC Hydro Rebates
    • Fortis Rebates
    • Union Gas Rebates
    • Enbridge Rebates
    • Save On Energy Coupons, Rebates & Incentives
    • Hydro One Assistance Programs
    • Manitoba Hydro Rebates
    • Efficiency PEI Rebates
    • Newfoundland Power Rebate
  • Renovation Grants
    • Government Grants for Windows
    • Canadian Furnace Rebates
    • Insulation Rebates
    • Toilet Rebates
    • Home Energy Audit Ontario
    • Ontario Renovates Program
    • Secondary Suites & Granny Flats
  • Blog
You are here: Home / Archives for Smart Home

How to Add Nest Protect to Google Home?

How to Add Nest Protect to Google Home

Nest Protect is a Wi-Fi-enabled smoke and carbon monoxide detector by Nest Labs. It’s the first smart alarm that can tell you when there’s an emergency, even if you’re not home. In addition to being able to silence false alarms from your phone or tablet, it has sensors that provide early warning of impending danger […]

Filed Under: Home Improvement (Grants/Rebates), Smart Home Tagged With: Home, Nest Protect

Choose the Best Smart Lighting Options for your Home

Buying Guide Choose the Best Smart Lighting Options for your Home

Smart lighting is becoming increasingly popular. Smart plugs, switches, and bulbs allow you to control the lights in your home from anywhere in the world using your smartphone or another connected device. Still, think about what you want your smart lights to do in your house before going all-in on lighting technology. What issues are […]

Filed Under: Lighting, Smart Home Tagged With: Energy, Home

What’s Phantom Power, and How Can You Track It?

What's phantom power, and how can you track it

Phantom power is the electric current drawn even when no equipment is plugged in. The device doesn’t need to be turned on or draw any electricity for phantom power to be active. It’s called “phantom” because it can’t be seen, and you might not know it’s there unless you’re watching your electricity meter or if […]

Filed Under: Energy Saving, Smart Home Tagged With: Energy, Environment

Do LED Lights Use Less Energy?

Do LED Lights use Less Energy

The light-emitting diode (LED) is today’s most energy-efficient and rapidly-developing lighting technology. Quality LED light bulbs last longer, are more durable, and provide light quality comparable to or better than other types of lighting. LEDs also use significantly less energy than other lighting technologies. According to the Canada.gov website, “LEDs use about one-seventh the electricity […]

Filed Under: Energy Saving, Smart Home Tagged With: Energy, Environment, Home

Buying Guide: How to Buy an Energy-Efficient TV?

Buying Guide How to buy an energy-efficient TV

When it comes to televisions, size does matter – but so does energy efficiency. If you’re in the market for a new TV, it’s essential to consider both factors when making your decision. Luckily, there are plenty of great options available that will save you money in the long run while still providing a high-quality […]

Filed Under: Energy Saving, How-To Guides, Smart Home Tagged With: Energy, Home

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Recent Posts

Unsmoke Canada and The Great Outdoors Fund Program's Expansion 2022

Unsmoke Canada and The Great Outdoors Fund Program’s Expansion 2022

What EV Are Chargers Eligible for

How Long Does A Tesla EV Battery Last in Extreme Cold?

BC’s Go Electric EV Charger Rebate Program(2)

There Are Not Enough Electric Cars in Canada

Simple Tips to Achieve Hygge – and Save Energy(1)

Simple Tips to Achieve Hygge – and Save Energy

How to Protect a Home from Kitchen Fire(2)

How to Protect a Home from Kitchen Fire?

Calgary’s Resilient Roofing Rebate Program Coming to End

Archives

Popular Topics

Agriculture British Columbia Businesses Canada Canadian Grants Claim climate change Climate Impact climate solution Community Foundation Grants Disabled person Economy emergency fund emergency loans for travel Energy energy saving Environment environmental Farmer Funding Global Warming Home Home Improvements Home Insurance Home Insurance Premium Homeowners household Housing Market how to move to Canada Insurance IPCC Report Mortgage New Home Nickel Regulations Ottawa Pandemic Places Pollution Property Buying Quebec recovery benefits Renovation Tax Credit seniors Tax Zero Carbon

Copyright © 2022

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • [email protected]