energy efficiency
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The War on Carbon Emissions
We have scientific evidence which shows that if we allow a 2° C average rise in global temperature we will likely face catastrophic climate change. The Paris Agreement calls for a 1.5° C limit to warming. Our governments are planning for a 3° C rise in temperature. This is untenable. If we have any hope…
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Energy Efficiency and Mortgages
Anybody that has ever applied for a mortgage knows about the “debt to service ratio”. It’s a calculation that determines whether you can afford make your mortgage payments based on the total cost of building ownership (tcbo). A lower tcbo means that you can afford to spend more on your mortgage. As a potential homeowner,…
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Infill Housing Strategy
Randy and Garry attended an information meeting hosted by the City of Winnipeg who are consulting the public about establishing a Residential Infill Strategy for new housing. Front line city planners were in attendance and they wanted the public to fill in a “Have Your Say” survey card with 4 yes or no questions and…
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Why Geo Thermal?
The Rant for today is directed at Manitoba Hydro and the Manitoba government. What is the objective of the cash grant and hydro loan for geo thermal systems? Why single out geo thermal when there are better solutions. Is it to reduce energy consumption? Is it to subsidize the HVAC industry? What difference does it…
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Where did R2000 go?
Back in 1999 my dad (Randy) won the Technical Builder of the Year award given out by the Manitoba Builders Association and R2000. R2000 was being run by Manitoba Hydro and had almost a dozen employees. These awards banquets and compliment of employees dwindled away over the years even as R2000 was revamping their program…