According to Natural Resources Canada, windows “can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss.” One effective way to reduce heating demand is by upgrading to energy-efficient, high-performance windows. The process typically involves searching for replacement window […]
When summer rolls in, air conditioners can become the most important appliance in our home. Everyone appreciates shelter from summer humidity and heat, but this relief does not need to come at an unaffordable price and cost to the environment.
Many companies are trying to drop the prices of their goods and services to remain competitive. The irony is that despite these things, life never seems to get any cheaper. Every day we have to pay for things like food
Nothing can be more tormenting than spending time indoors on an extremely hot day and having your air conditioner malfunction. Breakdowns aside, your AC could be working but struggling to do a good job. Faulty parts or poor maintenance can
This guide is for anyone interested in using energy more sustainably in their building projects. It will give you an overview of the most effective and widely available methods of making buildings “greener” when it comes to energy. We’ve divided
Even though it seems like a small thing, good lighting can improve any space in your home. It will make a room feel cosier and help you separate different portions of your living space. Open-concept dwellings, especially, benefit from a
The internet is awash with ideas about energy-saving upgrades that will also help you save money. Many of these are simple and effective. Many of these ideas sound logical, but don’t actually add up to great savings, either in energy
Saving energy in your business establishment means saving money in your pocket. The more you can save from your electricity consumption, the more you can save and earn from your business. If you are a business-minded person, you probably think
University of Warwick (UW) researchers have discovered how to use energy stored in electric vehicles (EVs) to power large buildings without leaving them high and dry. The secret is smart management of vehicle-to-grid technology, which allows both the use of
Recently, I overheard two people arguing about the relative efficiency of an old, small, inefficient, cold climate home in the Northeast versus a newly constructed large Southern California home using energy efficient methods. At first I guessed that because of
