Posts Tagged ‘energy efficiency’
How Windows Can Transform Your Home’s Comfort, Efficiency, and Energy Costs
How Windows Can Transform Your Home’s Comfort, Efficiency, and Energy Costs Your home’s windows are more than just a design feature: they play a critical role in how it feels and performs every day. From maintaining indoor temperatures to managing energy use and protecting against the elements, the right windows can make a noticeable difference…
Read MoreNet Zero Renovations: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Canada’s Existing Homes
Net Zero Renovations: Improving the Energy Efficiency of Canada’s Existing Homes Canada has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. But the country won’t be able to get there without significant energy efficiency improvements to Canada’s existing homes. Although new construction homes are often built to much higher energy performance standards than the homes…
Read MoreTop 9 Myths About Net Zero Homes in Canada
Top 9 Myths About Net Zero Homes in Canada As the energy efficiency of homes becomes a higher priority for Canadians, many are trying to decide if a Net Zero Home is right for them. With the ease of information sharing these days, there are also a lot of myths about these high-performance homes. As a result,…
Read MoreWhat is Phantom Energy Usage and How Does it Affect Your Utility Costs?
What is Phantom Energy Usage and How Does it Affect Your Utility Costs? Have you ever looked at your utility bill and wondered how you possibly used so much energy? As more workplaces adopt a work from home model, you’re likely using more energy than you ever have before. But if you’re someone who follows…
Read MoreRenovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained
Renovating Your Home for Energy Efficiency: Explained What is an energy efficiency renovation? An energy efficiency renovation improves the energy performance of your existing home. Undertaking an energy efficiency renovation on your home is an investment that delivers a multitude of benefits that you will enjoy immediately, and it can also increase the value of…
Read MoreAre all energy efficient homes the same?
Are all energy efficient homes the same? The difference between an EnerGuide Label and a CHBA Net Zero Home Label Thinking about building a new home or renovating your existing one? Investing in energy efficiency for your home will pay off in lower energy bills and can even increase the value of your home. But not all energy efficient homes are the same. There are a…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Energy Efficiency: Net Zero Homes in Canada
The Beauty of Energy Efficiency: Net Zero Homes in Canada Net Zero Homes put on their best show yet in this year’s CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. From rustic to modern, budget-friendly to luxury, new builds to renovations, qualified Net Zero builders and renovators across Canada showed that Net Zero Homes are pushing the envelope…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Net Zero & Net Zero Ready Homes?
What’s the Difference Between Net Zero & Net Zero Ready Homes? If you’ve researched energy-efficient homes, you’ve probably come across the terms “Net Zero” and “Net Zero Ready.” But what do they mean, and how are they different? We’re breaking down the differentiating features of a Net Zero and Net Zero Ready Home. What is…
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