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The Best Replacement Windows of 2019
Published on August 15, 2019

In 2019, you don't have to sacrifice looks for efficiency. Window replacement or window retrofit can be both stylish and energy efficient. You may even be eligible for rebates! 

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Upgrade Home Insulation with Energy Rebates in Ontario
Published on July 18, 2019

Ontario homeowners can take advantage of rebates up to $5,000 for home renovation upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, furnaces, and more! BSG's Energy Advisor's can help guide homeowners through the rebate process and recommend the most effective energy efficient upgrades. 

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Home Design Should Include Blower Door Tests
Published on June 11, 2019

Energy efficient home design is not only becoming more desirable for the average homebuyer, but it is also an excellent way of ensuring that a home is sufficiently airtight before construction has been completed. With a pre-drywall blower door test, homebuilders can be certain that no air leaks or moisture concerns will appear once they have finished drywalling, which would cause them to have to redo any work that they have already completed.

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Is it an Energy Audit or an Energy Assessment?
Published on June 04, 2019

Although they may sound like different things, an energy audit and an energy assessment are actually the exact the same procedure. The only difference between the two is that the term ‘assessment’ is becoming more widely used, as it is a more accurate representation of the service that is being provided.

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The Canada Greener Homes Grant offers home efficiency renovation grants up to $5,000.

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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