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Making the Invisible Visible
Buildings are energy hogs. Nearly half (49.6%) of the total energy consumption of commercial and industrial buildings in Canada is used for heating and cooling spaces, which contributes to 42.9 per...
Canadian Manufactured Housing Institute Design and Technology Forum
There is no longer any doubt that energy efficient buildings are making an impact on the construction industry, now that the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) have the Net Zero...
Does your home have enough insulation?
It’s getting cool again, and before long most of Canada will become cold enough to kill you. And while your house will almost certainly keep you alive this winter, the cold, cruel blast will likely...
Energy Reporting and Benchmarking Requirement Coming to Toronto
Commercial and large residential buildings in Toronto, and perhaps Ontario, could become more energy efficient in the near future. On July 7, 2015, the City Council of Toronto approved a...
Stay Cool in the Summer Heat Wave
There are three simple ways to keep your home cooler in the summer without spending a fortune on air conditioning. No modern science here. These are things we know – but might have forgotten....
Insulation’s Role in Controlling Noise
Acoustical management is a challenge for both design professionals and building occupants. A certain level of background sound within a building is expected, and generally contributes to a pleasant...
Five insulation questions to ask your realtor when house-hunting
Knowing about a home's insulation is an important part of assessing how much energy your new purchase will consume, and should be considered before making such a big investment. While a first step...
Investors See Opportunity in Funding Energy Retrofits
Energy savings in buildings and residences have become what investors believe is a profitable market, where they can not only make money, but also do something good by reducing energy consumption...
Insulation association launches Canada-wide listing of energy efficiency incentive and rebate programs
We all know there are a variety of incentive programs designed to encourage energy conservation. The trouble is knowing how to find the right program for the right location, building type or...
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