by Eric Ta | Sep 24, 2023 | Energy
Karen Watts-Plater, her partner David Harvey, and mother-in-law Margaret Plater live on a small hobby farm in the Beaver Valley in central Ontario. The trio’s home is an 1875-built house on a farm Watts-Plater and her late husband John Plater bought over twenty...
by Eric Ta | Aug 28, 2023 | Energy
Tim Matthews and his family of four bought their home in the Killarney neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, in March 2020, on the eve of the first pandemic lockdown. At the time of purchase, the duplex built in 1971 had a gas furnace and gas water heater....
by Eric Ta | Jun 28, 2023 | Energy
The term “net-zero” is everywhere we turn these days as it is a solution to climate change. The concept of net zero homes becomes even more relevant as Canadians face rising energy prices. Net zero (or near net zero) homes can significantly reduce living expenses for...
by Eric Ta | Apr 12, 2023 | Energy
Insulation is a key component of every Canadian home. It acts as a thermal barrier to keep heat inside our homes in the winter and outside in the summer. Even though the outside environment can vary dramatically, an energy efficient Canadian home can be comfortable...
by Eric Ta | Aug 29, 2022 | Energy
Air pollution is a concern for all of us. According to Health Canada, 15,300 premature deaths occur in our nation annually due to the impacts of air pollution (2021). Although you (hopefully) won’t be dealing with conditions like smog or acid-rain inside of your home,...
by GCC Team | Jul 20, 2022 | Energy
Energy retrofits play a critical role in helping tackle climate change. As a bonus, they help you save on your energy bills too. Retrofitting may improve or replace lighting, windows and doors, heating, cooling, and hot water systems, or add insulation and...
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