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,…
Energy efficiency is a popular topic, and for good reason. By limiting your daily energy use, you are reducing pollution and helping to conserve important natural resources. However,…
A Clean HVAC System is at the Heart of a Healthy Home. A home’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system – the ‘heart and lungs’ of a…
Air conditioning is wonderful to have on hot summer days. However, you may want to have more cooling in some areas of your house and less in others.…
The City of Toronto’s award-winning Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers low-interest loans to homeowners to improve energy efficiency and save money! Are you planning an energy efficient…
The hot and humid days and evenings of summer are here. Air Conditioning is great for cooling off, but some may be shocked when they receive their mid-summer…
Looking to make your home more energy efficient? Well, thanks to the Federal Government of Canada, having an eco-friendly home just got easier. Called the Greener Homes Grant,…
The purchase or repair of a heating, cooling or ventilation system is a major investment. Additionally, this type of home upgrade or maintenance has a direct impact on…
Air-to-air heat pumps are energy efficient and economical to operate. Traditionally, they’ve been used in areas with warmer climates. This is because their heating capacity drops off substantially when outside…