We all aspire to be good stewards of the environment. The inconvenient truth is that we can all do better. So, it’s important to be part of the solution and take advantage of climate-friendly government programs. For instance, the Federal Government is making it more convenient for Canadians to make their homes more energy efficient. They’re doing it through their Our Action Starts at Home – Home Energy Retrofit Initiative. The initiative appears to be a win-win situation. As the Government of Canada’s website states, “Buildings, including our homes, account for 17 percent of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, so helping Canadians make where they live more energy efficient supports our environmental objectives while making homes more comfortable and more affordable to maintain. This will also create good, middle-class jobs in our communities as the energy efficiency sector accounted for more than 436,000 direct jobs in 2018.” Take Advantage of the…
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…
Retrofitting is simply upgrading or renovating a house so it will keep the heat in during the heating season and keep it cooler during the summer. This means…
AmeriSpec Inspection Services offers Energy Assessments across the country through the EnerGuide for Houses and Energy Star Programs. Learn more about AmeriSpec Home Energy Evaluations. Whether you’re a…
Whether your building a new home or renovating an existing one, energy efficiency should always be top of mind. Hiring a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) registered Energy Advisor…
The City of Toronto launches BetterHomesTO to help residents shift to net zero homes. BetterHomesTO is a new online resource with information, rebates and incentives to help Toronto…
Improving the building envelope of your house is one of the best ways to get better energy efficiency. Air sealing your home considerably reduces your monthly energy bills,…
The City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) offers low-interest loans to homeowners to improve energy efficiency and save money! The high upfront costs of home improvements…