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Replacing a Furnace?
If you're replacing a furnace, it probably means that you are getting hit for a big cash outlay, and you may be easy prey for anyone offering a time-limited “special”. The best approach is to...
Net Zero & Net Zero Ready Labelling
Many people are realising the value of a highly energy efficient home. Less energy wasted means lower utility bills and the social satisfaction of reducing greenhouse gases generated to heat and...
The Devil Really Is in the Details
When you read a Building Code, all major items are well defined – and they quite rightly grab the builder’s and building inspector’s attention. But recent studies have shown that the cumulative...
Ontario Invests in Energy Efficiency, GHG Reduction
As part of its Climate Change Strategy, Ontario is using the new $325-million Green Investment Fund to fight climate change, grow the economy, and create jobs through investing in projects that...
NAIMA’s Recycling Survey 2014
NAIMA's Recycling Survey 2014 How much pre- and post-consumer recycled materials did NAIMA and NAIMA Canada members use in 2014? Canada stands at 169 million kgs (373 million lbs) of recycled glass....
Insulation Manufacturers Use More than 900 Million Kilograms (2 Billion Pounds) of Recycled Materials in 2014
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has announced the results of a recent survey of its members’ use of pre- and post-consumer recycled materials in insulation and...
How Canadians Can Work Together To Reduce GHG Emissions
The world was watching closely for two weeks as global leaders came together in Paris for COP21, the global combat climate conference. The result: nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the...
Five Reasons to Think Differently About Insulation
Canadian contractor guru Steve Maxwell has published a video highlighting the five reasons you should think differently about insulation. So why should you think about insulation differently?...
Why the Prime Minister Should Prioritize Energy Conservation
The White House. 10 Downing Street. 24 Sussex Drive. For those outside of Canada, the latter address is the lesser known official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada. Unlike the other two,...
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