What is a Home Energy Audit?
The world wastes more energy each year than it uses - a home energy audit can help you find ways to save energy and money!
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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?
Read MoreHow Can Renters Achieve Greater Energy Savings?
When it is not possible to carry out deep energy retrofit projects, such as replacing the roof, or upgrading heating and cooling systems – there are still minor retrofits or "low hanging fruit" upgrades and modifications which can reap energy savings.
Read MoreWhat 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 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 MoreEnergy 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.
Read MoreWhat 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?"
Read MoreWhat 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'?
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.
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