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about 6 months ago
You have published incorrect information on page 17 of today’s issue included in the G&M re: time of use. Off peak winter hours are from 7pm to 7am (and not 9pm to 7am). On peak hours shown as 5-9pm should be 5-7pm. http://www.torontohydro.com/sites/electricsystem/residential/smartmeters/Pages/TOURates.aspx
about 6 months ago
Thank you for catching this John – these hours are new as of Nov 1. Sometimes we can’t catch everything before we go to print, but it’s very helpful when our readers point them out! Thank you from the Our Green Home staff.
about 6 months ago
I was really interested in the refrigerator info in your Green Appliance Guide but didn’t see an explaination of the Tier I, II, III references. Did I miss that info somewhere in the piece?
Also, can you give approximate price ranges for the $ signs?
Oth these bits of info would be helpful.
Thanks,
M.
about 6 months ago
More information about the certifications for the Green Appliance Guide can be found here: http://ourgreenhome.ca/green-guides/green-appliance-guide/certifications/
More specifically here is the explanation for the Tier references:
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (http://www.cee1.org/) is an association of U.S. and Canadian efficiency program administrators who work together on approaches to advancing efficiency. Through its Super Efficient Home Appliances Initiative, the CEE takes information on energy and water use provided by manufacturers and classifies appliances in Tiers 1 to 3, Tier 3 machines being the most efficient.
To answer your second question, the $ sign price ranges are as follows:
$ 500-1000
$$ 1000-1500
$$$ 1500+
Hope this helps!
about 4 months ago
I really want to find the best deal for the $ in purchasing a new natural gas furnace and air conditioner for our home. It’s all been very confusing. I’ve had the audit done and then I called in all kinds of contractors who offer all the major brands. The prices have ranged from $4,000. to $10,000. I need to make a decision by the end of March if I want to take advantage of the rebates. Please provide advice if you can.
about 4 months ago
Hi Seymore,
A good way to compare the efficiencies, attributes and features of various brands is to go with a retail outlet that carries many lines and has done their homework on them. The key is to get the right size for you. Secondary is the brand choice. Sears has been Energuide retailer of the year for three years running and has a good selection including A/C and furnaces in their Home Division. Check the Energuide site (http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energuide/15896) if energy efficiency ratings are not clear.
Also important are air quality and filtration. See our recent article about indoor air quality by Jim Harris: http://ourgreenhome.ca/2011/12/07/indoor-air-quality-neglected-by-most-home-owners/
Hope that helps!