Zero energy homes are just like any home—except better. They are regular grid-tied homes that are so air-tight, well insulated, and energy efficient that they produce as much renewable energy as they consume over the course of a year, leaving the occupants with lowered energy and heating bills, and a carbon-free home. The value of Net-Zero homes is incredible. Not only are they future-proof and built to stand the test of time, they also are built to higher standards than conventional new homes. A Net Zero Home is more durable – with high performance and better insulated walls, roof, and the envelope as a whole. A zero energy home is not just a “green home” or a home with solar panels. A zero energy home combines advanced design and superior building systems with energy efficiency and on-site solar panels to produce a better home. Zero energy homes are ultra-comfortable, healthy,…
Allow us to introduce the power of air sealing. Air sealing offers multiple benefits to homeowners. For instance, it’s a cost-effective solution to cut winter heating costs. Learn…
What is your best retrofit strategy? Firstly, determine what shape your house is in and what can be done to improve it. For example, check the interior and…
As the days grow shorter and the weather starts to chill, Canadian homeowners are turning up the heat. In the process, some of them are paying far too…
A careful balance between air sealing and ventilation is necessary to create a healthy, energy efficient home. Over the past several decades there’s been a trend in the…
Windows and doors can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss. There are a number of options for upgrading the energy efficiency of your…
Relatively easy access has made the attic a favourite starting point to insulate for many homeowners, despite the fact that most other areas, such as basements and uninsulated…
If you’ve ever wanted to understand how much energy your home consumes, where it may be losing energy or why a certain room is too cold or too…
The cooler nights and shorter days are a sign that it’s time to make sure your home is winter ready. We may not be able to predict what…