Which heat pumps perform best in cold climates?

Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat a home no matter the climate, but some heat pumps perform better in low temperatures. Find out here which are best.

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some heat pumps work better than others in low temperatures. Find out what

The embodied carbon of insulation materials, which have the least climate change impact?

A comprehensive comparison of the most common insulation materials used for home construction, analyzing their embodied carbon impact, performance & suitability.

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The embodied carbon of insulation materials & which type of insulation to c

Canada and Manitoba add grants for heat pumps to transition Homes from oil heating

Government funding aims to help Manitobans lower heating costs and reduce carbon emissions with energy-efficient heat pumps.

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Manitoba heat pump grants for homes with oil heating in Canada

How to improve the energy efficiency of an old stone house in a cold climate

Stone farm houses from the 1800s are beautiful heritage homes to restore. But how do you insulate a stone house and keep the interior and exterior appearance as they are? Well, that's tricky, but this guide will give plenty of good advice to follow...

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Restored stone farm house with efficient heating

Canadian Climate Institute releases report on how to build more housing in a changing climate

Explore the growing risks of building homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas in Canada. Learn how climate change is impacting housing development and the importance of climate-aware construction practices to avoid future catastrophes.

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Wildfires, flooding, just some of the problems facing Canadian construction

The Impact of Tariff Changes on Home Building and Renovation in the U.S. and Canada

Exploring the potential impact of proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian construction materials, how Canadian tariff retaliation could reshape the industry, and the potential shift towards alternative building methods.

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Tariff hikes likely to cause significant issues to US and Canadian Construc

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