Government Grants
The Alberta Government has just announced in its budget that it will spend $645 million over five years on a new energy efficiency program to help Albertans reduce their energy consumption. Further information on the program and how to qualify will be available on our site once more details have been released. Alberta Grants […]
Energy Rating Systems
Are you renovating an existing home and want to make it more energy efficient? Or are you looking to buy or build an energy efficient new home? Investing in energy efficient technologies when renovating or building a new home will net long-term benefits for the future. An energy efficient home can save you money on […]
Residential Services
Commissioning and Problem Solving The latest building regulations emphasize the importance of commissioning a heating system that is compliant with the regulations, is energy efficient and cost effective. Unless commissioning is completed correctly, the chances are the system will not perform to its design specification. Because forced-air heating and cooling systems are assembled on site […]
Commercial Services
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUDITS VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting closely follows ASHRAE’s Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits. There are four different levels of energy audits each with increasing detail and scope of work. Preliminary/End-Use Analysis The Preliminary End Use Analysis is a critical first step in the auditing process. The building’s historical energy use will […]
Our Blog
21
Sep
Help fight climate change with ENERGY STAR
Homeowners are increasingly interested in reducing their environmental footprint. Each home produces energy by burning fossil fuels, releasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In Canada, 17% of the energy consumed is used to operate our homes (nrcan.gc.ca). You can help reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emissions by taking simple steps to improve the […]
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28
Jul
CMHC Mortgage Insurance Rebate
Did you know that if you use CMHC-insured financing, you can qualify for a refund of up to 25% of your mortgage insurance premium if you buy, build or renovate your home? Which homes qualify? Homes that are built under the following standards are automatically eligible for a partial mortgage loan insurance premium refund: 15% […]
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26
Jul
Certified Energy Advisor Training
There is a reasonable expectation for increased demand for energy efficiency type services in Alberta due to recent communications and actions by different levels of government. For this reason, we feel that it is prudent to increase the number of Certified Energy Advisors throughout Alberta and BC to meet future potential demand. We have scheduled […]
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20
Jul
Alberta transitions to ERS Version 15
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is working with key industry stakeholders to adopt updates to the EnerGuide Rating Scale across the country. During the transition period, provinces and territories will continue to use the 0-100 scale until they are ready to adopt the new gigajoules per year scale. Which provinces have already transitioned to EnerGuide Rating […]
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25
May
Why chose ENERGY STAR® for New Homes
You are probably very familiar with the ENERGY STAR® label that identifies energy-efficient products such as household appliances. But do you know that this trusted label can also be applied to your new home? So what exactly is an ENERGY STAR home and what are its features that set it apart from other homes? If […]
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11
May
Considering a career as a Certified Energy Advisor?
Do you possess excellent customer service skills and are passionate about helping customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes? If your answer is yes, you may want to consider a career as a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA). So exactly what do they do? Energy advisors conduct EnerGuide home evaluations and provide expert advice to […]
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20
Apr
Fortis BC and BC Hydro are extending Home Energy Rebate Offer
Fortis BC and BC Hydro have secured funding to extend the Home Energy Rebate Offer (HERO) in 2016 and beyond. The program will continue in its current format for the immediate future with some program enhancements planned for later this year. At the moment, Fortis BC and BC Hydro have not announced a program end […]
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15
Apr
Alberta Government announces $645M energy efficiency program
The NDP Government announced in its budget released on April 14, 2016 that it will spend $645 million over five years on a new energy efficiency program. With the newly introduced multi-billion dollar carbon tax, the new energy efficiency program will help Albertans save money by reducing their energy consumption. It is estimated that the […]
Read More
Help fight climate change with ENERGY STAR
Homeowners are increasingly interested in reducing their environmental footprint. Each home produces energy by burning fossil fuels, releasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In Canada, 17% of the energy consumed is used to operate our homes (nrcan.gc.ca). You can help reduce the levels of greenhouse gas emissions by taking simple steps to improve the […]
Read More
CMHC Mortgage Insurance Rebate
Did you know that if you use CMHC-insured financing, you can qualify for a refund of up to 25% of your mortgage insurance premium if you buy, build or renovate your home? Which homes qualify? Homes that are built under the following standards are automatically eligible for a partial mortgage loan insurance premium refund: 15% […]
Read More
Certified Energy Advisor Training
There is a reasonable expectation for increased demand for energy efficiency type services in Alberta due to recent communications and actions by different levels of government. For this reason, we feel that it is prudent to increase the number of Certified Energy Advisors throughout Alberta and BC to meet future potential demand. We have scheduled […]
Read More
Alberta transitions to ERS Version 15
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is working with key industry stakeholders to adopt updates to the EnerGuide Rating Scale across the country. During the transition period, provinces and territories will continue to use the 0-100 scale until they are ready to adopt the new gigajoules per year scale. Which provinces have already transitioned to EnerGuide Rating […]
Read More
Why chose ENERGY STAR® for New Homes
You are probably very familiar with the ENERGY STAR® label that identifies energy-efficient products such as household appliances. But do you know that this trusted label can also be applied to your new home? So what exactly is an ENERGY STAR home and what are its features that set it apart from other homes? If […]
Read More
Considering a career as a Certified Energy Advisor?
Do you possess excellent customer service skills and are passionate about helping customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes? If your answer is yes, you may want to consider a career as a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA). So exactly what do they do? Energy advisors conduct EnerGuide home evaluations and provide expert advice to […]
Read More
Fortis BC and BC Hydro are extending Home Energy Rebate Offer
Fortis BC and BC Hydro have secured funding to extend the Home Energy Rebate Offer (HERO) in 2016 and beyond. The program will continue in its current format for the immediate future with some program enhancements planned for later this year. At the moment, Fortis BC and BC Hydro have not announced a program end […]
Read More
Alberta Government announces $645M energy efficiency program
The NDP Government announced in its budget released on April 14, 2016 that it will spend $645 million over five years on a new energy efficiency program. With the newly introduced multi-billion dollar carbon tax, the new energy efficiency program will help Albertans save money by reducing their energy consumption. It is estimated that the […]
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