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Energy Reporting and Benchmarking Requirement Coming to Toronto
Commercial and large residential buildings in Toronto, and perhaps Ontario, could become more energy efficient in the near future. On July 7, 2015, the City Council of Toronto approved a...
Stay Cool in the Summer Heat Wave
There are three simple ways to keep your home cooler in the summer without spending a fortune on air conditioning. No modern science here. These are things we know – but might have forgotten....
Insulation’s Role in Controlling Noise
Acoustical management is a challenge for both design professionals and building occupants. A certain level of background sound within a building is expected, and generally contributes to a pleasant...
Five insulation questions to ask your realtor when house-hunting
Knowing about a home's insulation is an important part of assessing how much energy your new purchase will consume, and should be considered before making such a big investment. While a first step...
Investors See Opportunity in Funding Energy Retrofits
Energy savings in buildings and residences have become what investors believe is a profitable market, where they can not only make money, but also do something good by reducing energy consumption...
Insulation association launches Canada-wide listing of energy efficiency incentive and rebate programs
We all know there are a variety of incentive programs designed to encourage energy conservation. The trouble is knowing how to find the right program for the right location, building type or...
Something to consider this World Environment Day
“What one item helps people, pocketbooks and the planet? Insulation.” This is the message driven in the video released by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) on April...
Emissions Target Set by Government of Canada
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced on May 15, 2015 that Canada has set a target to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030, which was formally submitted...
Manitoba Adopts New Energy Efficiency Codes for New Homes
The province of Manitoba announced on May 14, 2015 that changes to the Province’s Building Code have been approved, which will result in improved energy efficiency standards for new homes. Changes...
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