Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
How to Save on Home Electricity Bills
The average Canadian household spends approximately $210 monthly on energy. This can be pricey when you factor in all other monthly expenses: rent, mortgages, school tuition, childcare fees, transportation, and all additional living costs. Luckily, there are a number of ways to save on utility bills. As a homeowner, there are many things you can do to reduce your electric bill significantly.
What Cost Savings Can You Expect from Replacing Your Windows?
Replacing your windows not only improves the appearance of your home, but has some significant cost-saving advantages on your house expenditure. New, improved, and energy-efficient windows hugely lower energy bills . These windows also increase your home’s value in addition to revamping security and comfort.
Everything You Need to Know About Energy Efficiency Program in Alberta
Energy efficiency has transformed from something that people should do because it is good for the environment to something they now have financial incentives to do. You can improve the value of your home, lower your energy bills, and get a significant rebate if you work to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. Here are some of the important things you need to know about how Alberta incentivizes energy efficiency.
Energy Star Program Changes coming January 1, 2020
In April 2019, the Government of Canada introduced a new standard for the Energy Star program which includes updates to windows, doors and skylight standards for Canadian manufacturers, installers and home builders. These changes will come into effect on January 1, 2020, but some companies, like Canadian Choice Windows and Doors, have already started to procure and install windows and doors to the new standards. In this article we are going to look at what the Energy Star Program is, how energy efficiency is measured, go through the latest standards and touch on some of our favourites for energy-efficient windows!
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