According to Calgary Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing accounts for 17% of secondary energy use in Canada and 16% of our country’s greenhouse gas emissions.So whether you’re moving, or making a move up in your abode, sustainable living options are becoming more and more accessible. The demand for healthy, energy-efficient homes is being met by local builders, designers and suppliers.
Did you know you could receive money from the Government to make your home more energy efficient?
The Government of Canada has renewed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit Program for another year. The program allows eligible homeowners to receive grants of up to $5,000, in order to make their homes more energy-efficient. With the added bonus, you could save up to 20 per cent on your energy bills.
If you’re interested in taking advantage of the ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, register before March 31, 2012. More information available at: http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/retrofit-homes/retrofit-qualify-grant.cfm?attr=4
Want to learn how you can make your home more energy-efficient?
Green Calgary, a non-profit organization aimed at educating Calgarians on making environmentally friendly choices, offers a variety of workshops, online material and home evaluations. If you’d like to learn more about making improvements to make your home more eco-friendly, visit them online: http://www.greencalgary.org/your-home-and-community/
