Split-level homes: which spaces belong in the volume calculation?
Before comparing airtightness results or planning heating equipment, reconcile the included spaces, air volume and exterior surfaces. A worked, explicitly...
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...
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...
Beaumont CEIP: current intake status and what to check
Beaumont’s CEIP is at capacity; new pre-qualification submissions are being placed on a waitlist. Check the current municipal notice and...
Part 3: Reading heat-pump efficiency and capacity ratings
Capacity, efficiency and seasonal ratings answer different questions. Use them together with the home’s heat loss and the exact matched...
Part 1: An Introduction to Air Source Heat Pumps
Air source heat pumps are a renewable energy technology that absorb heat from the outside air and transfer it into...
Part 2: Choosing, Installing, Maintaining, and Operating Air Source Heat Pumps
Cold climate air source heat pumps (CCAHPs) are a specialized type of air source heat pump that operates efficiently in...
Split-level homes: which spaces belong in the volume calculation?
Before comparing airtightness results or planning heating equipment, reconcile the included spaces, air volume and exterior surfaces. A worked, explicitly...