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Updating your homes existing insulation equals energy efficiency and long term savings!
A recent poll done by Bosch (home appliance makers) asked homeowners what was most important to them when it came to making energy efficient savings to their homes and over half agreed that they were looking to save money. “It’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Bills, Bosch, energy efficiency, Renovations, savings, value
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Have your heat and hydro bills paid for….. forever
Nope, this isn’t a new contest from GNI. Instead of being one of the 5 lucky winners of our Toques on to a Warm Home, Warm Heart campaign, imagine not having to pay for heat and hydro forever. Well, in … Continue reading
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
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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
‘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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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
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Tagged Bill C-311, Climate Change, ecoEnergy, energy efficiency, GNI, Great Northern Insulation, Insulation
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