Tag Archives: energy

Drain Water Heat Recovery

Posted on August 31, 2008 by jeremybell

I’d read very little about drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems prior to this weekend, but after seeing it referenced in some Energy Star documentation I decided to look into a little further. Put simply, a DWHR unit captures heat … Continue reading →

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Energy Consultation

Posted on June 14, 2008 by jeremybell

As part of the design process, we’ve also begun working with an energy consultant who will help us define the HVAC system for the new house. The first step in defining the system is determining what the heating and cooling … Continue reading →

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$10K in Rebates? Yeah, we qualify.

Posted on June 9, 2008 by jeremybell

I dug a little deeper, and it looks like we do indeed qualify for the energy rebates I mentioned a few days ago. Because the property has a preexisting address, utility connections, etc., any work done to the house (regardless … Continue reading →

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$10,000 in Rebates*

Posted on June 7, 2008 by jeremybell

The Canadian and Ontario governments are now offering up to $10,000 in rebates when you improve the energy efficiency of your home. If you were considering an energy-efficient upgrade, this is definitely something you should look into. The program is … Continue reading →

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