Sustainable Homes & Communities
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How Ellerslie Roofing Is Adapting Edmonton Roof Jobs to Alberta’s New Energy Code
Alberta's tightened energy code changed what a compliant roof looks like. We asked an Edmonton roofing contractor how that plays out on an actual job site.
Alberta’s New Energy Code and What It Means for Your Roof
Alberta's adoption of national energy codes has tightened the insulation and air sealing rules that apply to roofs. Here is how the standards work and what a compliant upgrade actually involves.
Cold-Climate Heat Pumps: A National Pathway to Lower Residential Emissions
Buildings account for roughly 13 per cent of Canada’s greenhouse-gas emissions, the majority of which stem from space and water heating in residential properties. As provinces…
Household Water Conservation in a Changing Climate
Most household water use occurs indoors, and small efficiency measures compound across a municipality. The Council reviews practical, household-level steps that ease pressure on municipal water…
Insulation First: Reducing Heating Demand Before Electrifying
Before a household electrifies its heating, the Council recommends addressing the building envelope. A well-sealed, well-insulated home reduces the heating load a heat pump must meet,…