EFFICIENCY TIPS
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ALL ABOUT YOUR HRV
A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) helps maintain indoor air quality, lets you control humidity levels in your home, and helps you save money on your energy bills.
How to measure your home for insulation
Having precise measurements of your home is important for planning your insulation project.
Should you upgrade your home’s insulation? Knowing your R-value is key
Knowing the R-value of the insulation you have now, and the R-value you’re looking to achieve is critical to getting the results you want.
All About Energy Modelling
Design and construction practices are moving in the direction of performance-based standards. If you’re building a new home or a new commercial building, investing in energy modelling is a great way to get on board.
Advice for Hiring a Contractor
Are you ready to get started on that home project you’ve been thinking about? If you’re ready to go, the first step to the project is hiring a contractor. Finding the right contractor for your energy efficiency project is important and helps to ensure your project moves smoothly and in the right direction.
Small Business, Big Savings
If you’re a small business owner, you know that time and money are precious resources. Between managing day-to-day tasks, taking care of your customers, and keeping a close eye on your profits and expenses, energy efficiency might be the last thing on your mind.
We’re here to help you with that.
Improve Your Home’s Efficiency with High-Performance Windows
No need to feel the sweltering heat of summer or chill of winter through the windows in your home. Older windows may not be airtight or well insulated, so they’re letting in heat in the summer and cold in the winter. In addition to the loss of comfort in your home, your heating and cooling systems are working harder – increasing your energy costs. High performance windows may be the solution for you.
IMPROVE YOUR HOME COMFORT WITH ENERGY-EFFICIENT DOORS
Make your home more comfortable by upgrading your doors. Not only is replacing the doors in your home a great way to enhance the appearance of your home on the outside, but it’s also a great way to improve energy efficiency.
Cool Your Refrigeration Energy Use
If you operate a grocery store, convenience store, or a restaurant you know how high your overall energy bill can be, especially on the refrigeration equipment alone. In a typical grocery store, refrigeration can account for over 50% of the energy bill. But, it doesn’t have to be that way—there are many ways you can save energy in your space. And, to be energy efficient, you don’t have to replace your refrigeration system.
We outline the ways you can manage your existing refrigeration equipment to save energy and money.
How to buy an appliance
In the market for new appliances? Buying the right one doesn’t have to be overwhelming or confusing. Knowing what to look for can help you make the best and most energy-efficient choice for you and your family. Here are some helpful pointers to guide you in the right direction.