It's Time to Assess if Your Home is Well Insulated and Energy Efficient

December 23, 2016

Sitting comfortably at home in a warm and cozy space doesn't necessarily mean that the house is energy efficient. And bumping up the thermostat for extra warmth isn't exactly wise energy use. In fact, most homes suffer from some type of inefficiency - mainly because cold air is creeping in,...

Hydro Rates on the Increase - Time For Some Energy Savings at Home!

December 21, 2016

There's much confusion surrounding rate increases on Hydro bills. Even with promised rebates on electricity bills in Ontario, it's hard to tell where the typical homeowner stands. Low-density regions, high-density regions, distribution rates - whatever the general explanation, energy rates...

How to Go Green in 2017

December 19, 2016

Many homeowners think that when they go green it has to be complex and costly. Certainly, for those who are installing solar panels, it's a big project. And re-installing attic insulation could be a major undertaking. But before signing up for the bigger projects, there is a lot that can be done...

Has the Time Come to Re-Insulate Your Home?

December 08, 2016

As your home ages over the years, it becomes less and less effective in keeping out the cold air, and keeping in the warm air. Most homeowners can relate to this, and easily. And as the winter approaches, problem areas will surface, and it will become clear that it's now time to re-insulate the...

This Free Online Energy Audit Can Help Lower Seasonal Energy Bills

November 29, 2016

A newly introduced online Energy Audit is now available to help homeowners improve energy efficiency by implementing various energy retrofits. For many, valuable dollars are "flying out the window" because the home is poorly sealed and badly insulated. That's why it's so important...

Home Energy Rebates Help Homeowners Reduce Energy Consumption

November 25, 2016

By now, most everyone has heard about Cap and Trade - not that everyone understands the idea. As early as January 2017, the Ontario Government will have initiated the latest iteration of Cap and Trade - a plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions that all of us emit (homes and businesses). Beyond that,...

The Province of Ontario is Helping Homeowners to Lower Their Energy Bills

November 22, 2016

Offering incentive programs to help homeowners cut their energy bills, the Province of Ontario is encouraging energy retrofits and renovations to make homes more energy efficient. The idea is to make it more affordable for the average homeowner to make the kind of changes that will reduce seasonal...

Building a New House or Buying a New House? Ask the Builder if They Used the "Prescriptive Path" or the "Performance Path" to Build

November 18, 2016

Today, when it comes to energy efficiency, most national building codes prescribe two paths for compliance. And while it's true that many project managers will typically follow the "prescriptive path", there are many project managers who have discovered that the "performance...

Investing in Home Energy Improvements is Wise

November 15, 2016

Making improvements to the energy efficiency of a home does two things right off: it makes the home much more comfortable, and it reduces energy bills from season to season right around the year. The idea is to make the improvements that make the most sense. Essentially, a house is a system, and it...

Energy Benchmarking - Understanding the Basics

October 31, 2016

For commercial and institutional buildings, it's absolutely vital to understand how much energy a building uses, and how better to manage that usage. And while managing energy consumption can be a challenge for various reasons, there is much to be said for planning and implementing an Energy...