Your One Stop Window for Home Energy Retrofits
What are Home Energy Retrofits?
Home energy retrofits are designed to provide residents with the most effective energy-saving installations and upgrades that immediately deliver greater comfort and savings on utility bills while reducing GHG emissions. CCET’s Energy Coaches will consult and guide you during a FREE call (up to 45 minutes) with details and how the process works from start to finish. Begin by reaching out and speaking with an Energy Coach today.
What are the benefits?
Greater comfort in both heating and cooling seasons
Lower utility bills
Reduction of harmful GHG emissions
Increased home value
Get Started with a FREE Energy Saving Kit
If you meet the income qualifications, we’ll send you a free energy saving kit.
What to Expect from a Home Energy Retrofit
These are just a few of the retrofits that your auditor or energy coach might suggest. A visit to your home from a NrCan (Natural Resources Canada) Registered Energy Advisor will reveal the most important retrofits that will give you the most comfort, energy and cost saving benefits.
Insulation
Insulation in attics, basement walls and crawl spaces will immediately add warmth in the winter and comfort in the summer.
Blower Door Test
A blower door machine is used to perform air leakage. It can be used to measure airflow, test ductwork airtightness and to physically locate air leakage in the homes. The blower creates negative air pressure inside the home.
Weather stripping
Weather stripping around doors, windows and duct work reduces drafts and is a simple way to start saving energy. More easy to install DIY tips are found here.
Air Source Heat Pump
According to the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, air source heat pumps (ASHP)can save as much as $1,000 per year in heating and cooling costs compared to buying a conventional gas furnace and standard AC units.
LED Lighting
Switching to LED light bulbs can save and average household about $225 in energy costs per year. Lighting accounts for an average of 15% of the total electric costs.
New windows
The best time for installing highly efficient windows is during construction. Replacing windows is an expensive investment, but installing an Energy Star rated windows can save as much as 45% on an energy bill.
Water
An average Canadian uses 335 litres of water per day, the equivalent of 670 standard water bottles (500 ml size). Canadians use twice as much water as most Europen countries. By installing a low-flow toilet the cost savings could amount to as much as $200 per year. Low-flow shower heads and sink aerators can save hundreds of litres of water too.
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Start by providing your home details and contact information in the Contact Form HERE
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We’ll get you started with a call from your Energy Coach. This sets the stage for recommendations and your next steps to energy savings
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Your Coach will connect you resources, ask questions about your mechanical systems and assess the energy retrofits that will be most beneficial
Thermal Imaging Camera
Thermal images provide visual information about the places in your home where warm air is leaving and cold air is entering your home.
Meet Your Energy Coach!
Your coach will guide you through the steps of your retrofit journey. We have the tools and resources to provide you with up to date information and what is needed to begin. It doesn’t cost anything to make the call by signing up HERE
Preparing for the Call
To prepare for your first meeting with your Energy Coach the following information will help to have on hand regarding your home profile:
- Size of your home
- Utility information
- Types of heating and cooling
- Number of people in the house
- Age of your home
- Budget or cost concerns
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The Energy Savings Begin With a Call
By providing your coach with your utility information, heating and cooling systems, and household habits, we’ll be able to suggest the most beneficial upgrades to ensure the greatest energy and cost savings.
Handy at Home?
Many quick fixes you can do today at little, or no cost. They may provide you with immediate comfort and cost savings.
Check out these DIY Tips!
Get to Zero with Deep Retrofits
What is Net Zero?
Net zero is when a home (or building) produces as much energy as it consumes, ideally using clean energy sources like solar and wind, and is up to 80% more energy efficient than a home built to conventional standards.
A Net Zero home’s key components include energy efficiency, conservation, and efficient water management. It also ensures that homes have a substantial thermal building envelope and a healthy indoor air quality.
Why is it Important?
With a Net Zero Home, your utility bills will fall to an all-time low, and stay low all year round. Additionally, you have reduced your carbon footprint and helped Canada reach GHG emission goals.
Learn more about Deep Retrofits HERE
Building Envelope
Make sure the home is built or retrofitted with a high-quality, high R Value insulation and tight building envelope.The building envelope needs to be highly efficient for the rest of the system to work.
Conservation
High-efficiency HVAC (Air Source Heat Pumps) systems and appliances help keep energy use down. Windows can be oriented to take advantage of warmth and light from the sun, known as passive heating.
Renewables
Clean, renewable energy is the path forward for achieving a net zero building and reduces carbon emissions. A Net Zero Ready house has the ability to easily install renewables.