Energy Efficiency Resources

Downloadable Resources

Download now (below) or order hard copies FREE through either Natural Resources Canada Publication Site or the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Order Desk.

Booklets

• Keeping the Heat In
• Best Practices for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits
• All About Gas Fireplaces
• Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump
• Heating with Oil
• Heating with Gas
• Heating with Electricity
• Consumers Guide to Buying Energy Efficient Windows
• Thermal Bypass Checklist Guide from www.energystar.gov

Fact Sheets

• Look for ENERGY STAR^®
• ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
• ENERGY STAR Home Comfort
• Window Energy Efficiency Moisture Problems
• Improving Window Energy Efficiency 
• What to Look for When Buying a Toilet
• Air Leakage Control
• Breathe Easier With Healthy Ventilation and Fewer Pollutants (Mold prevention and home ventilation tips)
• Choosing the Right Condensing Gas Furnace
• Combustion Gases in Your Home
• Fighting Mold: The Homeowner's Guide
• A Tenant's Guide to Fighting Mold
• Energy Efficiency Building Envelope Retrofits for Your House

Presentations

• Real Estate Energy Efficiency Information for New and Existing Home Sales
• Driving Demand Presentations and Webinars for High Efficiency New Homes

Contractor Associations and Directories

City Green does not endorse any specific home renovation contractor and recommends homeowners seek out at least 3 quotes before making a selection.

• Hiring a Contractor
• Canadian Home Builder's Association (CHBA)
• BCSEA (BC Sustainable Energy Alternatives) Contractor List

Energy Efficiency Upgrade Resource Links 

"How it works" energy efficient product information

• Building Envelope Improvements
  • Air Sealing Information
  • Insulation (attic, walls, and foundation)
  • Windows
• Space Heating Systems
  • Gas Furnaces and Boilers
  • Air Source Heat Pumps
  • Ground Source Heat Pumps
  • Pellet Stoves
• Water Heating Systems
  • Gas water heaters
  • Electric heat pump water heaters
  • Solar water heaters
  • Drain Water Heat Recovery Systems
• Ventilation Systems
  • Heat Recovery Ventilators
  • Bathroom Fans
• Control Systems
  • Programmable electric thermostats

Other On-Line Links

• Energy Efficient Heritage Homes
• Energy Star In Canada
• Veritec Consulting Inc. - Veritec can assess the efficiency of entire water & wastewater infrastructure systems, from the water treatment plant discharge to the wastewater treatment plant inlet, including system customers.