Geothermal or earth energy systems and ground-source heat pumps have been generating plenty of buzz in Manitoba in recent years for their…+
Tag Archives: energy
Green building standards
On this page, we will briefly introduce the following “green building” construction standards and programs available and show you where to…+
Biomass
Biomass energy or bioenergy refers to all forms of renewable energy derived from plant materials. Currently about 6% of Canada’s…+
Alternative heat energy
In this section, we’ll look at the possibilities for these alternative forms of heating energy, ones that come with fewer…+
Heating
Depending on your space heating system, heating your home eats up 40-60% of the total energy consumed by your home….+
Green roofs
Green roofs, or rooftop gardens, refer to incorporating plants into a building’s roofing system. There are two basic types of…+
Ventilation
Good air ventilation is not so much a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions itself as it is an important…+
Insulation
Insulation acts like an enormous blanket wrapped around your home, slowing heat in its race to escape to the cold outdoors…+