Energy Math
Homeowner’s Guide to Rebates and Incentives – Nov 2011
Dec 2011
If you could get some financial support to make your house more energy efficient and reduce the impact on the environment, would you?
Energy Math – Refrigerators
Nov 2011
As you try to keep warm this fall, it’s good to know how to freeze the cost of run ning your refrigerator before the big chill sets in. In fact, fridges take up a sixth of all energy costs in a household. If your machine was made before 2008 it can actually be more cost efficient to replace it than to keep it run ning.
Energy Math: Dishwashers
Sep 2011
The cost of running your machine made crystal clear Hands down, dishwashers are more efficient than hand-washing; they use a sixth less water and half the energy so you don’t have to break a sweat. And when it comes to replacing an old dishwasher, investing in a green machine will put green back in your More >
Energy Math: Laundry
Jun 2011
by Azra Fazal Calculating the payback on front loading washing machines When your brand new washing machine arrives on your doorstep, you’ve made a considerable investment. What most people forget is that the impact of this investment goes far beyond the next credit card statement. It shows up on every water and hydro bill. Natural More >
Energy Math: A guide to reducing home energy consumption
May 2011
By Peter Ormond Spring is in the air, and summer heat will soon follow. Are you prepared? Air Conditioning: Your air conditioner is by far the biggest electricity hog in the home. In fact, A/C use can triple or quadruple the total electricity consumption of an average household. Therefore you can generate a significant return More >
The Toronto Homeowner’s Guide to Rebates and Incentives
Mar 2011
There’s help for energy saving renovations if you know where to find it!