Janani Venkatesh is a climate action and decarbonization professional based in Toronto, Ontario. She has 7 years of experience working on decarbonization projects in India, Singapore and Canada. She has done hands-on research on low-carbon buildings and strategized for energy efficiency. Janani is a LEED Green Associate who is passionate about making climate action and resilience simple and accessible to the public.
Heat Pumps vs Gas Furnaces vs Hybrid Systems Comparing Installation, Maintenance and Operating Costs in Canada To switch or not to switch has been the central theme of heat pump debates. Governments and utilities are promoting them, contractors are installing […]
What It Costs to Retrofit a House in Canada (And Ways to Save) Most of the buildings that will exist in Canada in 2050 have already been built. For Canada to achieve its climate targets, it’s estimated that the retrofit
Retrofitting Canada’s Buildings: A Long Game Worth Playing A Conversation with Duncan Rowe of RJC Engineers Canada is accelerating efforts to retrofit its existing building stock in pursuit of its 2050 net-zero targets. Yet public and industry sentiment towards retrofits
A 3-Step Guide to Improving Energy Efficiency, Preventing Water Damage and Achieving a More Comfortable Home Canada has been making international headlines this January – one of them for experiencing some of the coldest temperatures on the planet. Canadians don’t
Case Study of the TRCA Headquarters Examining the Use of Mass Timber in Mid-Rise Construction Imagine living or working in a space that is comfortable when it’s scorching hot outside and feels warm and cozy when winter temperatures dip below
There’s never been a better time to install solar. The cost of commercial solar panels is on a downward trend as the technology matures and supply chains strengthen. In just the past 10 years, the installed cost of commercial solar
Average Cost of Solar Panels in BC Detailed Cost Analysis, Payback Timeframes and Solar Incentives (Updated 2025) British Columbia’s primary energy source is hydroelectricity, but the province is significantly expanding its solar energy capacity to meet the growing energy demand
Recycling Solar Panels How Scrap PV Recycling Works and Where to Find Recyclers in Canada It is a sad reality, but your solar panels won’t last forever… Like all things man-made, your solar panels also have a shelf-life, Though they
Average Cost of Solar Panels in Alberta Discover installation costs, savings, payback period, incentives and the factors that drive costs (Updated for 2025) Thinking about going solar? The first question most homeowners ask is simple: how much will it cost?
Discover the Different Electric Rates Available and How to Make Use of the Deregulated Market to Save Money You’re lucky if you live in Alberta, because you can choose how much you pay for electricity. Unlike other provinces, Alberta has
