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09/14/2022

Quick update:

I am approved for the Federal Government Greener Homes $40,000 ten year interest free loan.
There is a new program coming from the City of Calgary with different terms coming soon.

I have been wanting to maximize the return on this loan. So I am wanting maximum value and lower possible utility bills going forward (maybe free)

Here is where I am

1.
This project is eligible for an additional $5,000 grant
2.
Attic insulation upgrade from 2in of wool stuff to;
2a.
New attic seal from attic to house and
2b.
R80 insulation
3.
New 80G electric hot water tank
10 year warrantee
4.
Solar for the house 12kW est
25 years warrantee
5.
I have some room left and the options are;
5a.
Electric condensing clothes dryer, no venting to outside
5b.
Electric induction stove top, looks nice
5c.
On-site battery storage(still researching)
Store and save more on the utility bill
6.
I am asking a few friends if they want to bulk buy with me and save a more $$

Greener Homes:

We want to help Canadians make where they live more energy-efficient. The Canada Greener Homes Initiative will help homeowners save money, create new jobs across Canada for energy advisors, and fight climate change.

07/06/2022

Update:

Government of Canada has added a new $40,000 interest free loan for 10 years.
This can be added to the $5,000 grant from the Government of Canada.

Add solar
Add insulation
Upgrade windows and doors
Upgrade heating
and more

Introduction Video:
https://youtu.be/xPTAFZQUxSQ

Interest Free Loan Details:
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/canada-greener-homes-loan/24286

What would add to your house, post your thoughts in the comments?

The Canada Greener Homes Loan helps Canadians make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable. It offers interest-free financing in addition to the Canada Greener Homes Grant to help you complete some of the more major retrofits recommended by your energy advisor.

02/01/2022

Here is a list of all the items covered under this new home retrofit finaicning. Financing is based on the 'project' not your credit rating.

01/07/2022

My furnace has been running over 200hours in December, how about yours?

Did you remember to change the filter?
A clean filter makes the furnace run easier.

12/07/2021

It’s here
New financing to help build back your house better.

Homeowners will repay the city for energy efficiency renovations via their property taxes.

12/05/2021

Quick update

Most of the houses in the Western part of Sundance are split level houses either front-back or side-side, with one side having cathedral ceailing and no second floor.

What if this was an opportunity to add 400+sqrft to the house by building over the “other” half of the house? The new part of the house would have the new siding.

What would you add?

1. Bonus room?
2. Another bedroom?
3. Extend the master bedroom?
4. Add a bigger new master bathroom?
5. Balcony with a bedroom?
6. Other ideas?

Let me know what you think.

09/10/2021

Is replacing your siding an opportunity to move some windows?
Make windows bigger?
Add more light into your home.
Make basement windows larger.

09/03/2021

Surprise !!

What will you do if the wood is rotten under your siding?

09/02/2021

Interesting!!!

I was thinking of moving the roof vents for my upstairs bathrooms to the side of the house to make space for solar panels.

But why vent warm humid air?

All modern houses use Heat Recovery Ventilator. HRV
Vent the air after recovering the heat and humidity. Don’t vent heat.

All ENERGY STAR certified products are tested to meet strict efficiency specifications and are certified by an independent third party. They perform the same as or better than standard products without compromising performance in any way.

08/30/2021

I will list other information here:

Solar options:
https://solaryyc.ca/

Energy Audit:
https://www.energuy.ca/

Siding Options:

Window Options:

Fireplace Replacement:
These guys built most of the original fireplaces in Sundance.
https://mrfireplace.com/

Book ServiceRequest QuoteWhere to Buy?Dealer Login https://mrfireplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MrFireplaceConsumersChoiceAwardVideo.mp4 HELP US MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY Mr. Fireplace is family owned and operated for over 50 years. We have two locations (Calgary, Red Deer) complete with the o...

08/30/2021

Government Grants:
$600 energy audit
$5,000 repairs
$40,000 no interest loan
https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy-efficiency/homes/canada-greener-homes-grant/make-your-home-more-energy-efficient/plan-document-and-complete-your-home-retrofits/eligible-grants-for-my-home-retrofit/23504

Book ServiceRequest QuoteWhere to Buy?Dealer Login https://mrfireplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MrFireplaceConsumersChoiceAwardVideo.mp4 HELP US MAKE YOUR DREAM A REALITY Mr. Fireplace is family owned and operated for over 50 years. We have two locations (Calgary, Red Deer) complete with the o...