WiFi thermostats and BC Hydro offers
Posted on Nov 09, 2021 in Energy efficiency
It’s easy to miss valuable information from TV commercials, especially in the current age of using a PVR so you can skip past them. One useful commercial that is worth revisiting is about BC Hydro rebates, because it can be a dollar-saver for homeowners.
With its Power Smart program, BC Hydro is constantly advising and helping customers save energy...
Tips to make homes more eco-friendly
Posted on Aug 19, 2021 in Energy efficiency
As keeping the planet green moves from desirable to necessary, every small improvement helps, even ones like these that you may already know:
• Move away from single-use cleaning cloths, like paper towels, and use washable sponges and cloth rags.
• Turn down the temperature of your hot water tank. The recommended energy-efficient temperature is 120 d...
Federal Government to help finance greener homes
Posted on May 27, 2021 in Energy efficiency
The Federal Government’s Canada Greener Homes Grants program was barely announced when its popularity was evident. The “applications page” was down because it was overwhelmed with such a high demand.
The grants — up to $5,000 — are to help home owners retrofit their primary residence to make it more efficient. The first step in the application proce...
Earth Day: reviewing energy improvements
Posted on Apr 21, 2021 in Energy efficiency
There can be a legitimate connection between Earth Day (tomorrow) and real estate. Promoting energy efficiency is known ti be a valuable factor in selling a home, which means it’s important to both buyers and sellers.
The number of ways that homes are becoming more energy efficient seems to be growing all the time.
The number of ways that homes are becoming more energy efficient seems to be growing all the time. In recognition of Earth Day, let’s...