Dispelling heat pump myths

Energy, From GreenUP

By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP Traveling along any residential street in the Peterborough region, it’s possible to spot them — unassuming, usually looking like a large square or rectangular fan along the side of a house, in a spot where an air...

Home energy incentives improve efficiency, lower costs for local households

Energy

By Rebecca Ratcliffe-Pound, energy programs communications lead, EnviroCentre With the cost of living climbing and recent heatwaves serving as a sign of the times, staying cool in the summer and warm in the winter is a growing concern for many households in...

Heat pumps offer cooling comfort in a warming world

Energy

By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP The hot weather is here. In Canada, a large part of the year is spent ensuring houses stay warm enough, but the short summer months pose the opposite problem — staying comfortable in the heat. As the impacts of...

The future is electric: Home Energy and EV Expo to showcase clean technology

Energy

By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP Children born today are more likely than any generation before them to grow up into a world where the concept of burning fuel to undertake simple activities like heating a house or driving a car will seem dangerous,...

Deep energy retrofit projected to slash energy use

Climate Action, Energy, From GreenUP

Innovative exterior insulation system brings efficiency to an older home By Clara Blakelock, energy program manager, GreenUP   When Kat Senyk purchased a house in Port Perry a few years ago, she knew that it would need some work — a challenge that didn’t put her off....

Ask the energy experts: Local opportunities for small business savings 

Energy, Green Economy Peterborough

By Jackie Donaldson, Green Economy Peterborough program manager, GreenUP Energy efficiency doesn’t always require an expensive overhaul. For many businesses, it starts with a conversation, a clearer picture of what’s possible, and perhaps foam sealer and a competitive...