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Category: Energy Tips
Air-Source Heat Pumps
An air-source heat pump provides an efficient and renewable way to heat and cool your home. The use of a heat pump results in reduced consumption of energy, significant financial savings, and a cleaner environment. Because of the versatility of air-source heat pumps, they provide an ideal heating and cooling solution for almost any building. […]
Treehugger’s Top 10 Energy Tips
1. Audit yourselfA home energy audit is a way to inventory your home’s energy use, where energy is lost, and where it can be saved. You can do an energy audit yourself or get a pro. Many utilities also offer home and business energy audits for free. 2. Reduce your useThe lowest hanging fruit just […]
Solar Energy Guides
Solar BC is an initiative of BC SEA to develop the awareness and opportunities for the use of solar energy in British Columbia. The BC Sustainable Energy Association (BC SEA) is a non-profit association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency […]
BC SEA Sustainable Energy Directory
The BC Sustainable Energy Association (BC SEA) is a non-profit association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia. Their vision is a future in which all of BC’s energy comes from clean, renewable, efficient sources, for electricity, transport, […]
CleanTech Minutes
Canada is a world leader in clean technologies. These technologies offer new and more effective ways to increase energy efficiency, use renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. They are changing how Canadians live, work and produce energy. The Government of Canada and its industry partners are working to respond to growing global demand for […]
Power Smart h.e.l.p. Sheets
BC Hydro h.e.l.p. (Home Energy Learning Program) sheets provide valuable information on energy-efficient improvements you can undertake, from appliances to heating. Click on the links below to download the brochures. Appliances It’s Power Smart to buy ENERGY STAR® [PDF, 138 Kb] Use energy-efficient appliances in your home [PDF, 282 Kb] ENERGY STAR® labelled, front-loading clothes washers [PDF, 160 […]
Building Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Workshops
Choose one or enjoy the complete series of seminars presented by leaders in the field of energy conservation and renewable energy. Discover the strategies and initiatives that community planners, business and homeowners are using to reduce energy consumption and save money on energy bills. Hands on and informative, these courses will pay for themselves in […]
A Do-it-Yourself Guide to Home Sealing
TIP Home Sealing is the quickest, cheapest way to a better performing home – and you can do it yourself. Use the ENERGY STAR® Home Sealing Guide to: Learn how to find and seal hidden attic and basement air leaks Determine if your attic insulation is adequate, and learn how to add more Make sure […]
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