What is a Home Energy Report?
Home Energy Reports (HERs) are an important energy efficiency tool. But what exactly are they, and why are they important?
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Energy Efficiency
What is Fuel Switching?
Rising energy prices and the drive for low carbon fuels are likely to make fuel switching increasingly desirable to homeowners - it can also result in lower operational and maintenance costs. Carbon emissions from buildings can be reduced through fuel switching in residential or commercial buildings.
Read MoreHow Do Heat Pumps Work?
The most common type of heat pump in North America is an air-source heat pump. In the summer, an air-source heat pump works just like a regular AC: it takes warm air from inside your home and moves it outside. But in the winter, a heat pump works like an AC in reverse.
Read MoreWhat is the Urban Heat Island Effect?
Green space or plant-life is limited in urban areas, while structures and buildings are highly concentrated. This causes inner city areas to become “islands†of higher temperatures relative to rural areas.
Read MoreSoCalREN’s Energy Efficiency Metered Savings Program Saves Money and Time
Lauren Seymour from Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN) explains how energy efficiency supports California's climate goals with innovative programs.
Read MoreHow Public Home HEAT Maps Inspired Energy Action in Alberta
We mapped heat loss for over 640,000 single family homes in Alberta. The feedback was exceptional!
Read MoreEnergy Efficiency as a Non-Pipe Alternative (NPA)
Energy efficiency can be a cost-effective and powerful tool to reduce peak day energy demand. National Grid New York and MyHEAT are partnering to deliver HEAT Loss Maps as a non-pipe alternative.
Read MorePartner Spotlight: Nelson Hydro
The EcoSave Program Engages Citizens in the City of Nelson The City of Nelson encourages residents to make their homes…
8 iconic and recognizable Canadian buildings that have great solar potential
Solar-powered iconic buildings? There’s a map for that! At MyHEAT, we’re all about Energy Made Visible™. Using advanced geospatial imaging,…
Global Sustainability & MyHEAT
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are part of a…