Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency refers to the practice of utilizing energy resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes output, ultimately reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
NewsInsights from “The Water-Energy-Food Nexus: Which way? Right way?” workshop
By: Alberta WaterPortal Society
NewsEnergy Efficiency for Homeowners!
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) has partnered with the Pembina Institute to educate REALTORS® and their clients on the value of energy efficiency.
NewsInnovating Alberta’s Energy Future Showcase will explore ways Alberta will lead the transition to a low carbon future
CALGARY, April 11, 2017 /CNW/ – A diverse group of innovators and influencers will take the stage April 19 to share their ideas and work to help shape Alberta’s energy future. Presenters will include oil and gas executives working on innovations to dramatically reduce emissions in energy production, a First Nations leader helping bring renewable energy to his community, and an Albertan entrepreneur who is a semi-finalist in the global Carbon XPrize competition to find technologies to turn CO2 emissions into valuable products.
ResourceEnergy Efficiency Savings Opportunities for Alberta’s Homeowners
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) has partnered with the Pembina Institute to educate REALTORS® and their clients on the value of energy efficiency. As a collaboration, the project will leverage AREA’s expertise on the needs of REALTORS® and homeowners and the Pembina Institute’s expertise on clean energy, climate change and energy issues to transform how Alberta’s REALTORS® understand and serve homeowners on this topic of increasing importance.
ResourceResidential Rebates for Alberta’s Homeowners
Homeowners in Alberta are becoming more conscious of the value of energy efficiency, and because of this, buyers and sellers alike are adding home efficiency upgrades and deficiencies to their “must have” or “to do” list. With funding from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, AREA, in partnership with the Pembina Institute, wants to empower Alberta’s REALTORS® by providing them with information that can enrich client relationships during Alberta’s energy transition. REALTORS® have a unique opportunity to add value to their services by educating their clients on the current energy efficiency features of a property and assisting them in identifying energy efficiency opportunities. This series of tools and resources is designed to help REALTORS® educate themselves on, and market themselves to clients who are actively interested in residential energy efficiency, as well as assist in marketing properties to energy-conscious buyers.
ResourceSmart Home Series: Part 2 - Deep energy retrofits
Have you ever dreamed of living in a net-zero home? According to Peter Darlington, that dream may be closer than you think.
ResourceSmart Home Series: Part 4 - The Energy Detective
What if we told you, with a few simple changes, you could cut your household electricity consumption by half?
ResourceSmart Home Series: Part 1 - Choosing the best high efficiency water heater
A typical hot water heater accounts for about one fifth of the energy used in most Canadian homes.
ResourceSmart Home Series: Part 5 - Top 10 Energy Efficiency Tips for the Home
In this story, we look at both of the modest and extensive ways you can improve your home’s efficiency.
