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...
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...
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,...
Why a whole-house heating load is not a room-by-room heating plan
Trace the heating load from the building to each room and the equipment serving it. A transparent wall-and-window example shows...