The forest fires that have ravaged much of Canada this year have brought the discussion of climate change to the forefront. When the smoke drifted into our part of the world this summer, everyone was concerned. But it’s often easy to be discouraged and feel a little hopeless about climate change.
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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 Briarhill, 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 is that we will switch the...
