"Energy efficiency"

Energy efficiency / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Lifestyle and environment

How to reduce energy bills this winter to help reduce the cost of living...

...energy efficiency of older homes. State or local government energy or weatherization offices can often help list local companies or organizations that perform energy audits. Local energy utility companies may conduct residential energy assessments or recommend local auditors. The Residential Energy Services Network pr...

Windows and doors

Product feature: window film treatment to reflect heat and lower air conditioning bills

...energy costs can be significant, and that will continue to grow just as the frequency and severity of extreme heat advisories grows. The environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions from home cooling systems is not limited to carbon emissions from the energy they use. Air conditioners and heat pumps contain fluor...

Grants and incentives

Free home energy audits in Canada

...Energy Saving Tips for Green Homes - 10 Tips Energy audits help identify easy home energy efficient upgrades that can save money. What is home energy modelling? Home energy modeling is conducted prior to building to anticipate future energy costs. It is also called home energy modelling sometimes, depending on how...

Wall assemblies - new construction

Larsen truss wall systems with double-stud construction & extra insulation for new homes & energy efficient home renovation

...energy refit high-efficiency renovations of existing home walls. It is a popular wall assembly for Passive House Certification as with attention to detail on air sealing it can result in an extremely energy efficient house. The typical design involves a standard code "tried & tested" traditional stick-framed wall ...

Concept and design

Smart homes: efficiency, comfort & convenience at our fingertips

...energy just by being plugged in. Smart home monitor © Rogers Communications Smart home monitors can provide you with a running history of your consumption, your carbon footprint, and even a list of your most energy-consuming appliances or devices. It can also help you set monthly budgets and goals for en...

Bathrooms

Are low-flow shower heads worth the money?

...efficiency in one package looks like. See our eco-friendly practices for energy conservation at home for more! Drain water heat recovery What is drain water heat recovery? Before entering your water heater, the cold water feed goes through thin copper pipes wrapped around the drain. Heat from the draining water ther...

Architecture and plan design

How to design for thermal comfort in a home

...energy, but when in a room at normal uniform temperature we get back about 50 W of energy, resulting in a net loss of about 100 W. The net loss you experience will vary depending on the thermal performance of the home. If you have cold walls and windows, heat radiating from your body will help warm them at the expense ...

Plumbing and water heaters

Heat pump water heater with exterior compressor

...energy efficiency solutions in the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. Home heating - how to design a home for thermal comfort and efficiency Electric home heating - which types are best? Best energy saving tips for green homes - 10 tips Renewable energy - what are the best ways to generate...

Real estate

Are you selling a house? Here are the top 10 things homebuyers look for

...energy efficiency of the dwelling: No one wants to buy someone else's energy pig, so investing in durable energy-efficient upgrades is wise. Don't just start jamming insulation into every crack and corner for show, be sure it's done properly. Read about easy home upgrades for energy efficiency. Healthy kitchen upgrades...

Lighting

All about LED filament bulbs

...energy efficiency in the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. All about home lighting design Different electric home heating types - which are best? Best energy saving tips for green homes - 10 tips Renewable energy - what are the best ways to generate power at home? Future-proof building ...

Efficient home design

Insulation in green home building, a balanced approach to putting it where it does the most good

...Energy modeling can help determine how much heat would be lost from each surface of a home; armed with that knowledge you can apply your insulation dollars in a way that they give you the most comfort and the best return on investment. If you're building new and have enlisted the help of a designer or architect, ask ho...