With the heating season upon us, NAIMA Canada, the association of fibre insulation manufacturers, would like to remind homeowners that increasing the amount of insulation in their homes remains one of the best things they can do for the environment and their wallets.By adding insulation, you lower the amount of energy needed to heat your [...]
Entries from January 7th, 2008
Insulating Yourself Against Heating Costs
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · News, Residential Housing
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Ontario Building Code Under Al Leach
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Residential Housing
Before the most recent changes to the Ontario Building Code (OBC), the code was last changed in 1997 by the Harris government. The changes were made under the direction of then MMAH Minister Al Leach, removed requirements which resulted in both lower insulation levels and the removal of the requirement to install full height basement [...]
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Media Coverage Summary
January 4th, 2008 · No Comments · News
Here’s a selection of news coverage from 2006: Energy Efficiency and the Ontario Building Code Building Code Red Best opportunity in a decade to make home building part of Ontario’s “Culture of Conservation” says Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) Region gets to work on energy conservation All new buildings should meet code East Gwillimbury First [...]
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Stopping the Builders
January 4th, 2008 · No Comments · News
Many of the builders who are again opposing reasonable energy efficiency standards already build to Energuide standards and offer fully finished basements with “full height” basement insulation. So why not make it a level playing field, and let all Ontarians share in the benefits of energy conservation? If this opportunity for energy efficiency advancement is [...]
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