There is never a good time for a furnace to break down or an appliance to die. But, with every problem, there lies an opportunity. When you need to replace an air conditioner, furnace or washer, it’s the perfect time to explore options that could turn into a good investment for both your wallet and...
“Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing gonna be alright” sang Bob Marley in the 70s. But these days, there are lots of things to worry about – whether its about the impact of tariffs on your job, grocery prices, the political state of affairs or climate change. As spring arrives however, there...
From Katharine Hayhoe, Canadian Climate Scientist: Finland is fast becoming a global climate leader. You might remember a while back I wrote about the world’s largest sand battery in the town of Pornainen, that can store up to 100 megawatts of energy for months. Now, the world’s largest underground thermal energy storage facility is being constructed...
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 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...
