Is 5 ACH50 typical for a house like mine?
A comparison of 1,127 Alberta detached homes shows how whole-home airtightness varies by construction period, and where a result of...
Why ACH50 alone did not explain this home’s modeled heat-loss change
ACH50 rose 3.4%, leakage area at 10 Pa rose 7.6%, and modeled infiltration heat loss rose 9.3%. The differences show...
What would it take to verify this solar home’s actual savings?
The model estimates 8,898 kWh of annual solar generation. Here are the meter records and comparisons needed to check production,...
A 30 GJ EnerGuide improvement, with modeled consumption almost unchanged
One home’s EnerGuide rating fell from 127 to 97 GJ/year. Its modeled consumption rose slightly. The paired records show where...
Alberta gas prices: stress-test your heating costs
LNG adds demand, but household bills depend on more than a wholesale benchmark. A transparent heating-cost example shows how to...
Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program: the announced loan will not proceed
The federal secondary-suite loan announced in 2024 was not implemented. Here is what changed and what homeowners should verify before...
How to Keep Your Home Warm: Energy-Efficient Tips from NRCan’s ‘Keeping the Heat In’
As winter sets in, ensuring your home retains warmth becomes essential for comfort and energy efficiency. Natural Resources Canada's guide,...
Heat-pump water heating: what this cost comparison actually shows
Rebuilding a 2024 modeled comparison puts the heat pump ahead of resistance electric, while gas remains cheapest under the study’s...
Wetaskiwin CEIP: current intake status and what to check
Wetaskiwin’s CEIP is fully subscribed; new pre-qualification submissions are being accepted for a waitlist. Check the current municipal notice and...
Spruce Grove CEIP: current intake status and what to check
Spruce Grove’s CEIP is at capacity and closed to new applications. Check the current municipal notice and project economics before...
Is 5 ACH50 typical for a house like mine?
A comparison of 1,127 Alberta detached homes shows how whole-home airtightness varies by construction period, and where a result of...