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,…
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…
Home insulation is one of the most cost-effective ways to conserve energy. A well-insulated house will save you money on heating and cooling bills. Further, insulation plays a…
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…
Long icicles dangling elegantly from the edges of your roof are very pretty. Though, they are also an indication of potentially damaging ice dams. Want to prevent ice dams…
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…
There’s an old line about the cobbler’s kids going barefoot. The cobbler is too busy repairing customers’ shoes to make shoes for their own children. Lucky for Jim Caruk’s…
WHY INSULATE FOR SOUND IN YOUR HOME? Today’s lifestyle is often a loud one. Modern appliances and amenities coupled with today’s high ceilings, hardwood floors, and air tight…