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The Dynamic Duo: Heat Pump Combined with Solar Panels

With advancements in technology and economies of scale, solar-powered heat pumps have emerged as a solution for buildings to produce heating and cooling sustainably, and at an affordable price. By harnessing renewable solar energy to power heat pumps, you can […]

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6 Reasons You Would Want an Owner’s Engineer on Your Project

Sustainable construction projects demand precision, collaboration and focus on environmental performance. Whether striving for LEED certification, implementing renewable energy systems or designing a net-zero energy building, success hinges on having the right expertise guiding your team. Enter the Owner’s Engineer

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Energy Modeling: Building for the Future

ENERGY MODELLING Building for the Future Sponsored ContentWritten by Will Marshall, Founder of Equilibrium Engineering and Partner, LMMW As the world transitions towards more sustainable building practices, energy modeling is playing a critical role in helping businesses and developers achieve

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How to Be Sustainable at Home: 9 Easy Ways

If you live by the “change starts with you” mantra then you likely know the importance of living an eco-friendly lifestyle. If you consider that direct household consumption accounts for about 20 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, it’s easy to

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Average House Cleaning Rates in Ontario

Getting your house cleaned is great – after a long day of work you get to come home to a sparkling clean house without having to do anything. But it’s not exactly cheap and finding a good cleaner is not