MyHEAT Blog

Homeowner Tips, We Explore Energy (WEE)
September 22, 2022

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.

Gillian Ward
March 31, 2022

Heat Pumps, We Explore Energy (WEE)
September 5, 2022

How 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.

Gillian Ward
March 10, 2022

Homeowner Tips, We Explore Energy (WEE)
September 6, 2022

What is the 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 â€œislandsâ€ of higher temperatures relative to rural areas.

Gillian Ward
March 1, 2022

Company Timeline
September 5, 2022

Energy Efficiency in 2021 – MyHEAT’s Year In Review

A Year in Review: MyHEAT achieved a number of developments in 2021 and was able to successfully grow its team, improve its product and add scale its impact with new customers.

James Henry
February 24, 2022

Sustainability, We Explore Energy (WEE)
September 22, 2022

What is Net Zero?

In this new weekly series, we explore the most frequently asked energy questions, so you don't have to. This week we explore energy answers related to "What is Net Zero?"

Gillian Ward
February 21, 2022

Sustainability, We Explore Energy (WEE)
September 22, 2022

What is a Smart Grid?

In this new weekly series, we explore the most frequently asked energy questions so you don't have to. This week, we explore energy answers related to 'What is a smart grid'?

Gillian Ward
February 14, 2022

MyHEAT Partners
October 4, 2022

SoCalREN’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.

Gillian Ward
February 1, 2022

Heat Loss, Homeowner Tips
September 5, 2022

How 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!

Mona Ahmed
December 20, 2021

MyHEAT Culture, Sustainability
September 5, 2022

MyHEAT’s 3rd Annual Tree Planting for #EEDay2021

MyHEAT’s 3rd Annual Tree Planting Event In the midst of the pandemic, MyHEAT continues our commitment to make local changes today that will have a global impact tomorrow. With social distancing and safety measures in place, the MyHEAT team took…

Mona Ahmed
October 6, 2021

Homeowner Tips
September 5, 2022

5 Common Ways We Waste Energy in Our Homes

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James Henry
July 7, 2021