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"Energy efficiency"

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

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How to reduce gas, electricity, and grocery bills easily this winter
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...

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Reflective window film to reduce overheating
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...

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Smart homes: Remotely control and monitor your energy consumption
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...

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Are low-flow shower heads worth the money?
Bathrooms

Are low-flow shower heads worth the money?

...efficiency in one package looks like. And speaking of water efficiency, if you’re dealing with slow-draining bathroom or kitchen sinks, you could be wasting water every time you run the tap. Learn how to troubleshoot and repair a clogged sink drain to keep your plumbing running smoothly and your water use as efficient ...

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How radiant floors work
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 ...

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Exterior compresssor heat pump water heater
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...

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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...

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What is a Free Home Energy Audit Canada?
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...

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Passive House wall system ; Larsen Trusses & dense-packed cellulose insulation
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 ...

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Decentralized Energy Generation for LEED, Passive House & Green Homes
Renewable energy

Which is the best type of home energy generation for green homes?

...energy has been even further developed in its ability to power houses! Energy itself cannot be created or destroyed, and every time an individual gets on a bike for whatever purpose, they are using their own food energy. So wouldn’t it be great if at the same time they were producing clean energy to help power devices ...

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60 minutes on this bicycle can power your home For 24 hours (in theory anyhow)
Renewable energy

Can you really power your home with a bicycle generator?

...energy efficiency and decentralising power generation is something we can do to reduce our personal energy consumption and carbon footprint. Theoretically then moving towards home solar, wind power and even bicycle generators can make for a more efficient home, as you rely less on grid-fed power. Even in the greenest p...

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