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Improve Your Home to Save Money and Get Comfy: Home Energy Story
Written by Christine Tan After purchasing a raised bungalow home, Daniel Holmes assessed his home and realized a few changes needed to be made in order to improve the home’s energy efficiency. The bungalow has a walkabout basement that goes down to the garage that was very old and outdated and the cold cellar door wasn’t insulated. Knowing that the home required a new furnace to be installed, Daniel did some further research and found out that at least one other improvement needed to be made in the home in order to qualify for the furnace rebate from the Union… Continue Reading Improve Your Home to Save Money and Get Comfy: Home Energy Story
Home renovation yields rent, rebate and peace of mind: Home Energy Story
Having long been aware of Reep Green Solutions through his time working at the University of Waterloo, Michael Strickland reached out to arrange for a home energy evaluation prior to his own renovation—and he’s glad he did. Michael and his husband, Steve, live in a 2-storey detached home in Guelph’s Old University Neighbourhood. Built by Steve’s parents in 1959, Michael and Steve have owned the property since 2012 and undertook a large-scale renovation this past year in which 90% of the house has been redone. One of the main goals of the renovation was to create a rentable space on… Continue Reading Home renovation yields rent, rebate and peace of mind: Home Energy Story
Why Choose Solar? The Reasons to Solar Power Your Home
When considering energy solutions for your home, solar power is a popular option that is practical and requires very little space to operate in comparison to other forms of energy production. Solar panels emit no greenhouse gases, making them a great option when considering the influence that your actions, and energy use at home, have on your local and global environment. A major concern that many homeowners have when it comes to Solar Power is the cost. Although initially expensive, the cost for solar panels have significantly reduces of the past few years. For example, in the last 10 years… Continue Reading Why Choose Solar? The Reasons to Solar Power Your Home
Heat Pumps 101: Reep House Series
Today’s heat pumps can stretch your energy budget Heat pumps have been around for a long time, so you may have heard of them. But what you may NOT know is that heat pump technology has advanced tremendously in recent years, and has become one of the most energy efficient ways to heat your home. And heating your home is not the only thing that heat pumps are being used for nowadays. There are now high efficiency heat pump water heaters (like the one we have installed at Reep House) and heat pump clothes dryers on the market as well.… Continue Reading Heat Pumps 101: Reep House Series
Zero Waste 101: Package-Free & BYOC(ontainer)
EVENT DETAILS Are you concerned with how much personal waste you’re producing, but unsure where to start? Or perhaps you’ve made some changes, but don’t know where to go from there? In this talk we’ll help put you on the path to less waste and give you the tools to make a good start, including how to do it locally. You may even save some money along the way! Date/Time: Saturday, September 29, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Location: REEP House for Sustainable Living (20 Mill Street Kitchener, ON N2G) Registration: $5-10 Agenda Presentation: 1:30 p.m. Q&A: 2:15 p.m. Reep Open House: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Presenter: Amanda Baker… Continue Reading Zero Waste 101: Package-Free & BYOC(ontainer)
Landscape Solutions for Managing Water
EVENT DETAILS Learn ways to add landscape solutions like rain gardens, bioswales, and trees into your yard. See first-hand the gardens at Avenue Road Baptist Church that are designed to soak up and filter stormwater. Tour the rain garden and row of trees that reduce water runoff into the newly revamped stormwater pond. We will discuss actions that can reduce runoff from our properties and help to protect our local water ways, such as nearby Shade’s Mills Pond. Date/Time: Saturday October 13th, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Location: Avenue Road Baptist Church (465 Avenue Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S4) Registration: Free (space is limited so reserve… Continue Reading Landscape Solutions for Managing Water
Protect Your Home from Water Damage
EVENT DETAILS Intense rainfalls, heavy winds, ice storms, winter thaws… unpredictable weather puts our homes at risk for damp, flooded basements, backyard ponding, and property damage. Join us for an informative walk around the Fiddlesticks Community Centre and learn the vital steps to protect your own home from water damage. Date/Time: Tuesday, October 2nd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Fiddlesticks Community Centre (71 Cowan Blvd, Cambridge, ON N1T 1K7) Registration: Free (space is limited so reserve your spot) Light refreshments provided Presenter: Michael Albanese, RAIN Home Visit Guide, Reep Green Solutions Michael Albanese is an experienced RAIN Home Visit Guide who has helped hundreds of homeowners to address… Continue Reading Protect Your Home from Water Damage
Gardening and Beyond: Our Shared Heritage with the Trees of Preston
EVENT DETAILS Meet at Idea Exchange, Preston and enjoy a guided walk through historic Riverside Park. Throughout its history, the park has been a gathering spot for people in the community. Learn more about the trees that live and grow in the park and share our urban environment. This workshop will be led by Kristen Grittani, an ISA Certified Arborist, and Patrick Gilbride, from Reep Green Solutions. Visit Idea Exchange for more information. REGISTRATION Online – Please note an email address is required for online registration. By phone – 519-653-3632 In Person – Visit any Idea Exchange location to register
