When you think about what the cheapest house to build might look like, you likely have an image of a poorly constructed home, with a phoned-in house design, that will probably be outdated and rife with problems in only a few years.
Read MoreCover your ears and keep your eyes glued to the track, because the Great Rebate Race is about to begin! There are five different rebate programs lined up, and they are all racing towards one goal: your attention. Although each rebate program has its specified use, it is worth looking over each of the programs to get an idea of what they are all about.
Read MoreWhether you are planning renovations in the future, or are currently underway with one now, an energy audit (aka an energy assessment) can ensure that there are no problems or issues that should be addressed before your renovations have been completed.
Read MoreAs it now stands, the city of Guelph has plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, but the city council will soon be meeting to discuss a motion to move the target up to 2035.
Read MoreFor a moment, let’s consider a family of four living in a twenty-two year old home in southern Ontario. Their home is tidy, open and welcoming, but is it healthy?
Read MoreA recent report from the National Energy Board has said that carbon taxes and complimentary climate actions will help to build a more resilient Canadian economy, and encourage Canadian homeowners and business owners to improve their energy efficiency and lower their emissions.
As a homeowner, you may have already noticed that trying to save money on utility bills through home improvements can be complicated task without the right help.
Read MoreAccording to CBC News, Canadian building code will be seeing a number of changes and rewrites to help address some of the problems caused by climate change.
Read MoreA recent study conducted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), has found errors with the way that we measure greenhouse gas emissions from the products that are used to construct homes and buildings.
A recent report from BC Hydro found that freshly built high rise buildings consume even more energy than the high rises that were built in the 1980’s.
Homeowners Canada-wide are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, announced on May 27, 2021. This new incentive offers up to $5,000 in grants for home efficiency retrofit renovations, plus a $600 reimbursement for pre- and post-work EnerGuide evaluations. Eligible retrofit scopes include home insulation, heating, doors, windows, photovoltaic solar panels, resiliency measures, and thermostats.
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