During the past election, all politicians were outspoken about the need for more affordable housing. Canada stands at a critical point in addressing the housing crisis. There is urgency to build, baby, build. Many Ontario municipalities are faced with the challenge of the provincial government’s mandated growth targets which will see some populations double by...
The Canadian sales of electric vehicles, according to Statistics Canada, for both fully electric and plug-in hybrid, grew by 53% in the first quarter of 2024. Why the success? We purchased our first all-electric vehicle in 2020. Last year, we traded up to our second EV because of the low operating costs, the quiet ride,...
In this time of a rapidly changing climate and increasing fossil fuel costs, what can a household possibly do to contribute to a better climate and save on heating costs? The forecast for natural gas prices according to ARC Energy Research Institute is that they will rise by 30% soon, and according to our federal...
There are other ways to accomplish the same results at lower prices, and with no danger of nuclear disaster. One is geothermal power, where holes are drilled to depths where water reaches more than 100 C. This water is used to generate electricity from turbines. The process is sustainable, has a smaller footprint and risks...
As one of the first participants, under the Greys for Green initiative “Heat Pump Pilot Program”, in Briar Hill, we recently replaced our air conditioner with an Air Source Heat Pump. The installer told us that the furnace was now connected to the “accessory” wire on the thermostat. This means that we will switch the...
