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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...

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?

...home, get on your bike! As we look for ways to mitigate climate change, improving home 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 mak...

The top 10 things homebuyers look for when buying a home
Real estate

Are you selling a house? Here are the top 10 things homebuyers look for

...Home Builders Association should help convince builders that home-energy performance is a top priority to Canadian homebuyers. Which are the best home improvements to make before  selling a home? Whether you plan on selling your home or you want to purchase a property and make sustainable upgrades for profitable home f...

The Best 10 Energy Saving Tips for Green Homes - Ecohome
Wall assemblies - renovation

Green home improvements: an energy-saving pyramid scheme that actually works!

...Energy efficiency upgrades are to do the simple & cheapest ones first © Ecohome 10 home improvement tips that save money:  The following 10 tips for energy efficiency are guaranteed to save money! Save Energy Sensibly: In winter, turning your thermostat down 4 degrees Fahrenheit, wearing socks in the home and dre...

Electricity

Lights, appliances and all things electrical

...home lighting and appliances, learn more about energy efficiency in the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. How do design home lighting for quality of life and efficiency Different electric home heating types - which are best? Best energy saving tips for green homes - 10 tips Renewable ener...