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

...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...

...efficiency, and the ceiling fan is a big part of making that happen. This video explains the relationship between those systems. Thanks to our sponsor Aeratron for providing super efficient and quiet ceiling fans that fit in nicely with the look of this LEED v4 Platinum certified house.  Video from the Ecohome Youtube ...

...Energy Star washing machine can cut water usage to about 49 litres per load and significantly cut energy usage, but this, the Drumi, will not only wash your clothes without using electricty, it also uses as little as 10 litres of water per load. Think about the implications of that for a minute in a world facing catast...

...energy and save money on the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide pages. See LEED and Passive House ready prefab homes for Canada and the US  How to design a home for thermal comfort and energy efficiency Zero carbon homes - the Ecohome S1600 prefab comes close! Heat pumps are for heating AND coo...

Are there LEED Certified builders? There are no LEED certified builders, only LEED certified buildings. To build a home to LEED certification is something that is accessible to anyone, no accreditation is required to undertake the process. It is simply a matter of registering your project and successfully completing th...

...energy consumption make it a worthwhile investment. On the negative side, fluorescent bulbs contain mercury vapour, and are actually considered hazardous waste when disposed of. While the energy efficiency compared to incandescent bulbs is substantial, it’s hard to ignore the health risks. If you are using them, try to...

...energy efficiency with a tankless delivery system are somewhat exaggerated. In reasonably-sized homes without extremely long hot water feeds, the savings are negligible. And at two or even three times the price of a conventional water heater, your return on investment will be an awfully long way off, and your money is ...

...Energy-efficient stone wall insulation can drastically reduce energy bills and provide a more sustainable living space without compromising on comfort. Find out how to make your home energy-efficient by insulating stone walls. Read more about modern SIPS construction using straw as insulation here Foam boards: expanded...