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Monthly Archives: May 2010
House as a System
Think of your house as a composition of various different components that work together to form a single interdependent system. People that live in the house, heating, cooling and ventilation components, along with the construction materials the house is made … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged energy audit, energy efficiency, Great Northern Insulation, Insulation, Utility Bills
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Retro-fit Insulation Projects
What does it mean to be green? Why is one product better than another product? How much energy will I save by adding more insulation to my attic, basement, or walls? More importantly, how much money can I save? These … Continue reading
Green Building Standards
When looking to reduce their GHG emissions, many consumers look to transportation, by driving a more fuel efficient vehicle or simply driving less. However, the effect of buildings is often overlooked, “Buildings account for as much as 48 per cent … Continue reading
Posted in Government
Tagged Green Construction, home renovation, Insulation, Standards
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‘Insulation is Sexy’
“Insulation is sexy”. Yes, you heard it here. Insulation is sexy. This quote was a part of President Obama’s speech to Congress last December when he urged Representatives to pass a measure to provide temporary incentives to Americans who want … Continue reading
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Tagged Climate Change, energy efficiency, home renovation, Insulation, Utility Bills
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Gulf of Mexico Oil “Spill”
By now, I’m sure everybody has heard about the Gulf of Mexico oil leak, outflow, spill, disaster. The accident, which set afire and sank the Deepwater Horizon rig, killing 11 people, is poised to be even larger then the Exxon Valdez spill in just over … Continue reading
Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311)
The Climate Change Accountability Act (Bill C-311) was recently passed in the House of Commons. The passage of this bill could eventually result in some more government incentives for businesses/households to become energy efficient. The overall goal of the Bill … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged Bill C-311, Climate Change, ecoEnergy, energy efficiency, GNI, Great Northern Insulation, Insulation
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