April 12, 2023 – CBC – In the 1970s, three-quarters of Swedish homes were heated with oil boilers. Today, electric-powered…+
Tag Archives: heat
Sweden
Sweden’s economy grew by 44% from 1990 to 2005. As of 2005, Sweden has achieved a 7.2% reduction in GHG…+
Passive solar
There’s no shortage of sunlight in Manitoba. It has the potential to give us abundant, clean energy while cutting dependence…+
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….+
Ventilation
Good air ventilation is not so much a tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions itself as it is an important…+
Thermal mass
Thermal mass refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and later release radiant heat. Brick, slate, concrete, porcelain, stone…+
Cooling
Manitoba’s climate doesn’t demand cooling for homes the way it does heating. Nor does the hydroelectric power predominantly used for…+
Energy efficiency
In this section, we offer solutions on making your home more energy efficient in these areas: Air sealing Cooling Doors…+
