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8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation
Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019
6 ways to help ensure your newly built home is comfortable and energy-efficient
No doubt you’ve lived, at some point, in a home with flimsy windows, no soundproofing or inadequate heating. No one likes to have to wear a coat inside or hear private conversations from the neighbours. When it comes to buying a newly built home, your comfort options have improved, and I’m not talking only about stainless or quartz.
April 12, 2019
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018
Summer DIY renovation in the works? Make energy efficiency part of your plans
Planning a reno-cation this summer? Remember to make your renovations energy efficient too.
June 6, 2018
Early results are in: Home of Tomorrow is the efficiency winner
A real-time study provides builders with facts to support higher efficiency.
May 3, 2018
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Early snowfall provided this savvy homeowner with a heat-loss surprise
An early snowfall in Kamloops provided ideal conditions to put a house to a heat loss test and what we found surprised even us.
December 12, 2017
How to get a free Energy Saving Kit if you need one
Energy Saving Kits help food bank clients and families in B.C. to stretch household budgets. Could you or someone you know use a free kit?
September 11, 2017
8 simple ways to save energy (and money) while on vacation
Heading out of town for a relaxing holiday? Check out these tips to save while you’re away.
July 23, 2019
6 ways to help ensure your newly built home is comfortable and energy-efficient
No doubt you’ve lived, at some point, in a home with flimsy windows, no soundproofing or inadequate heating. No one likes to have to wear a coat inside or hear private conversations from the neighbours. When it comes to buying a newly built home, your comfort options have improved, and I’m not talking only about stainless or quartz.
April 12, 2019
6 easy hacks to save money when the heat spikes
Heat waves can spike electricity use, and lead to higher than expected bills. Here are some easy ways to avoid it.
July 20, 2018
Summer DIY renovation in the works? Make energy efficiency part of your plans
Planning a reno-cation this summer? Remember to make your renovations energy efficient too.
June 6, 2018
Early results are in: Home of Tomorrow is the efficiency winner
A real-time study provides builders with facts to support higher efficiency.
May 3, 2018
Empower Me empowers new immigrants preparing for their first Canadian winter
See how this innovative program builds community connections and provides important energy tips to new immigrants.
February 6, 2018
Early snowfall provided this savvy homeowner with a heat-loss surprise
An early snowfall in Kamloops provided ideal conditions to put a house to a heat loss test and what we found surprised even us.
December 12, 2017
How to get a free Energy Saving Kit if you need one
Energy Saving Kits help food bank clients and families in B.C. to stretch household budgets. Could you or someone you know use a free kit?
September 11, 2017