by PCSH1 | Mar 16, 2025 | RETROFITS, Retrofits--appliances
Better choice in induction stoves (from Katheryn Hayhoe’s newsletter) Induction stoves are faster and much safer: but for a long time they were more expensive, and for those of us in North America, we often needed an electrician to come in and wire an outlet...
by PCSH | Nov 20, 2024 | Retrofits--featured
See Also: Canada Green Buildings Strategy The Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP) will significantly benefit low-income households in several ways: No-cost home retrofits: CGHAP will provide free energy-efficient upgrades to low-to-median-income...
by PCSH | Sep 12, 2024 | Retrofits -- financial aid 2, Retrofits--featured
/ The Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) is a comprehensive plan unveiled by the Canadian government in July 2024 to decarbonize buildings by 2050. This strategy aims to improve energy efficiency in homes and buildings across Canada, focusing on addressing...
by PCSH | Mar 7, 2024 | Featured 1, Housing News, Retrofits-heat pumps
What is a heat pump, and how does it work? This video answers questions for those who are starting out their heat pump homework. Compare your heating and cooling options with this interactive tool The Canadian Climate Institute has created this handy tool to help you...
by PCSH | Feb 12, 2024 | Retrofits-Solar
Scott Cooper of Merlyn Power gave an excellent presentation on solar panels at the Woolwich Memorial Centre on Sunda, February 10. He talked about needs, expectations, and mechanical aspects, and he was very patient with all our questions. Scott began by situating the...
by PCSH | Feb 5, 2024 | Retrofits-insulation
by Jane Marie Mitchell There are a number of types of insulation to choose from to slow and reduce heat transfer and ultimately reduce heating and cooling costs by an average of 15%. To make things difficult, there are many types of insulation. They include...