Finding a suitable HVAC system for your house can be difficult. A conventional fossil gas furnace may be a popular choice, but did you know that a heat pump could better fit your home? In this blog post, we’re going to explore the similarities and differences between gas furnaces and heat pumps. This can help…
Interested in enhancing your home’s energy efficiency but not sure where to start? Curious about what energy efficiency entails? Join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 1 PM for a virtual learning session hosted by the Green Venture Energy Team, featuring special guest Dave Braden. Dave, a former Hamilton City Councillor and an expert in…
Structuring Retrofits Between 2007 and 2020 almost 30,000 houses were rated using the EnerGuide Rating System in Hamilton. 90% of these houses also completed a post-retrofit energy evaluation to capture the savings from the energy conservation upgrades or renovations that were completed. From what we have seen, energy-efficient houses are increasing in numbers as more…
Draft proofing (air sealing) and insulation are crucial elements to incorporate when making a building more energy efficient. Installing a more efficient furnace or heat pump without dealing with the building envelope, for example, may not provide the savings you had initially planned for. Insulation prevents heat transfer from in and out of a home…
Green Venture wants to help more homeowners in our region reduce their GHG emissions and their impact on the climate. We have received funding from the Investment Readiness Program to do this. We are looking for professional marketing and business consultants to help us. To assess the market for home energy retrofits and identify opportunities…