High utility bills are one of the greatest motivators for home owners to opt for greener homes. With energy costs slated to rise dramatically in the future, there has never been a more opportune time to build a green home or retrofit your existing structure to meet exacting efficiency needs. Now there are several free programs online which can help you obtain the efficiency rate they you are aiming for.
Lighting costs account for 10 to 12% of national energy usage and up to 30% of your home or business’ electricity bill. Leaving lights on (especially in large office and warehouse spaces) accounts for an enormous amount of wasted energy each year. The solution? Smart lighting.
Make your home more energy efficient and save money this winter No one wants to think of the imminent arrival of old man winter when we are still enjoying the glorious summer weather. But summer is the best time to…
In 2009, Vancouver mayor Gregor Robertson made a bold assertion; by 2020, Vancouver would be the greenest city in the world. He wasn’t joking either. Robertson and his Greenest City Action Team set out 10 long term goals to achieve…
More than three quarters of Canadians want to make their homes more energy efficient, a recent Bosch green savings survey discovered. The vast majority of people interviewed will be taking advantage of government tax credits to make their homes more…
