BSG Articles

How Your Home’s Air Conditioner Affects Air Quality
Published on March 08, 2019

The air quality, energy efficiency, and overall comfort of your home is directly tied to how well insulated and air sealed it is. By having a well-sealed and properly insulated home, you may notice a significant difference in comfort and air quality over a leaky home with poor insulation. The HVAC system in your home is also important, as it plays a significant role in keeping a home comfortable and with a consistent supply of fresh air from both the air conditioner and the furnace.

Calgary Passive House Wins Award for Energy Efficiency
Published on March 06, 2019

A highly energy efficient Passive House in Calgary was recently recognized by the Canada Green Building Council Alberta Chapter with the Inspiring Home Award.

Find Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level
Published on March 01, 2019

The level of humidity in a house is an often overlooked factor involved in the prevention of health risks due to mould, bacteria, and mildew growth, along with the early deterioration of the building itself, due to continuous moisture build up on various parts of the building’s structure.

Emissions Decline in Countries with Robust Climate Policies
Published on February 27, 2019

A study was recently published in the journal, Nature Climate Change, indicating that the countries with the most robust emissions policies have seen the greatest reduction in CO2 emissions over a 10 year period.

Landlord Responsibilities in Ontario: Energy Efficiency Upgrades Mean Happy Tenants
Published on February 25, 2019

As a landlord, your responsibilities in Ontario involve more than just following bylaws or paying taxes. You are tasked with keeping your tenants happy and comfortable, as happy tenants are more likely to stay and review the building well, and to continue paying rent. The most significant way that a home, building, or apartment can become more comfortable is through insulation and energy efficiency upgrades.

Alberta Homeowner Discusses How She Saves Energy at Home
Published on February 22, 2019

Chelsah Thomas, a homeowner in Central Alberta, recently explained how her net zero home home allows her to save on energy and avoid paying energy bills.

Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Newfoundland
Published on February 19, 2019

The Canadian Government and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador recently announced over $89 million of funding to help the province make energy efficiency improvements.

Significant Energy Savings for Ottawa Residential High-Rise
Published on February 13, 2019

By installing a drain water heat recovery system, a residential high rise in Ottawa is expected to see energy savings of 50 percent by reusing wastewater for heat.

Ottawa’s City Budget Needs More for Climate Change Efforts
Published on February 11, 2019

Among other organizations, Ecology Ottawa has been looking over the draft city budget for Ottawa and have found it to be insufficient in terms of climate change efforts.

DND Looking to Save Millions by Measuring Energy Consumption
Published on February 05, 2019

The Department of National Defence has taken on a project that is looking to save millions by monitoring and measuring the energy consumption in 46 of their buildings.

BSG Articles

How Your Home’s Air Conditioner Affects Air Quality
Published on March 08, 2019

Calgary Passive House Wins Award for Energy Efficiency
Published on March 06, 2019

Find Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level
Published on March 01, 2019

Emissions Decline in Countries with Robust Climate Policies
Published on February 27, 2019

Landlord Responsibilities in Ontario: Energy Efficiency Upgrades Mean Happy Tenants
Published on February 25, 2019

Alberta Homeowner Discusses How She Saves Energy at Home
Published on February 22, 2019

Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Newfoundland
Published on February 19, 2019

Significant Energy Savings for Ottawa Residential High-Rise
Published on February 13, 2019

Ottawa’s City Budget Needs More for Climate Change Efforts
Published on February 11, 2019

DND Looking to Save Millions by Measuring Energy Consumption
Published on February 05, 2019

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The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers home efficiency renovation grants up to $5,000.

Thank You!

BSG Articles

How Your Home’s Air Conditioner Affects Air Quality Published on March 08, 2019

Calgary Passive House Wins Award for Energy Efficiency Published on March 06, 2019

Find Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level Published on March 01, 2019

Emissions Decline in Countries with Robust Climate Policies Published on February 27, 2019

Landlord Responsibilities in Ontario: Energy Efficiency Upgrades Mean Happy Tenants Published on February 25, 2019

Alberta Homeowner Discusses How She Saves Energy at Home Published on February 22, 2019

Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Newfoundland Published on February 19, 2019

Significant Energy Savings for Ottawa Residential High-Rise Published on February 13, 2019

Ottawa’s City Budget Needs More for Climate Change Efforts Published on February 11, 2019

DND Looking to Save Millions by Measuring Energy Consumption Published on February 05, 2019

Categories

The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers home efficiency renovation grants up to $5,000.

Thank You!

How Your Home’s Air Conditioner Affects Air Quality
Published on March 08, 2019

Calgary Passive House Wins Award for Energy Efficiency
Published on March 06, 2019

Find Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level
Published on March 01, 2019

Emissions Decline in Countries with Robust Climate Policies
Published on February 27, 2019

Landlord Responsibilities in Ontario: Energy Efficiency Upgrades Mean Happy Tenants
Published on February 25, 2019

Alberta Homeowner Discusses How She Saves Energy at Home
Published on February 22, 2019

Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements in Newfoundland
Published on February 19, 2019

Significant Energy Savings for Ottawa Residential High-Rise
Published on February 13, 2019

Ottawa’s City Budget Needs More for Climate Change Efforts
Published on February 11, 2019

DND Looking to Save Millions by Measuring Energy Consumption
Published on February 05, 2019