A new Longo’s supermarket will soon be opening in Stouffville Ontario, and is receiving $1.4 million from Natural Resources Canada’s Energy Innovation Program, in order to make it the first Near Net Zero Energy (NZE) supermarket in Canada.
Bloomberg Environment has reported that in 5 years, Ontario will not have enough electricity to meet demand. This is leading Ontario to consider increasing its energy imports from the United States and Quebec, as well as looking into improving management of provincial nuclear facilities, and constructing new power plants to meet energy demands.
Read MoreDuring the energy crisis of the 1970s, the demand for more energy efficient homes rose drastically as homeowners and home buyers were concerned with obtaining the lowest energy bills possible. Acknowledging that little was known about home energy conservation and energy loss at the time, a research project called the Saskatchewan Conservation House was built to better understand and demonstrate what an energy efficient home would require.
Read MoreRed Deer Alberta is leading the way in terms of energy conservation in Alberta, according to Energy Efficiency Alberta CEO, Monica Curtis. With 1 in 10 homes taking part in the Residential No Charge Energy Saving’s Program, homeowners are replacing less efficient home products such as incandescent lights, with more efficient ones, such as LEDs.
Read MoreThe Canadian Government is working in collaboration with the provincial government of Nova Scotia in an effort to combat climate change and promote an eco-friendly economy. They are looking to help Nova Scotians reduce their energy waste, save money on utility bills, and create jobs for the middle class.
Read MoreIn an effort to mitigate the effects of climate change, the governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are working in collaboration; with the announcement that over $23 million will be invested in programs supporting energy efficiency retrofits, renewable energy, and forest regeneration.
Read MoreMany people across Canada live in or rent out an apartment within a Multi Unit Residential Building (MURB). Just as the habits and desired comfort level of each tenant vary, so too does the ability of a building to maintain heat differ from one unit to the next.
Read MoreComing later this fall, the Government of Ontario will be releasing a plan that identifies key areas of focus on how to handle and become more resilient to climate change, and is running a consultation that is asking for Ontarians’ opinion regarding the matter.
Read MoreA lot of homeowners and homebuyers have a sort of love/hate relationship with energy efficiency. They love having a home that is energy efficient as it saves them money, has less of an impact on the environment, and improves at-home comfort, however they often hate the perceived headache of getting their home up to snuff.
Read MoreA recent report from the market research and advisory team, Navigant Research, has delved into business model applications and opportunities of using smart home technology within the multifamily home market.
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Homeowners Canada-wide are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, announced on May 27, 2021. This new incentive offers up to $5,000 in grants for home efficiency retrofit renovations, plus a $600 reimbursement for pre- and post-work EnerGuide evaluations. Eligible retrofit scopes include home insulation, heating, doors, windows, photovoltaic solar panels, resiliency measures, and thermostats.
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