Energy Efficient Solutions
Green HVAC Choices for Ottawa Homeowners
Green Home HVAC Simplified
Helping Ottawa homeowners find the most energy efficient solution is a goal that drives us a company. Energy efficiency can help you save money, reduce your climate impact, and make your home more comfortable. When you look at your whole home as a system, there are many ways to improve the overall energy consumption levels.
One of the best ways to determine what can improve the energy consumption in the home, is to perform an energy audit. Energy audits will give you a clear picture of different measures that will make a drastic difference in your utility bills and comfort levels.
As a community leader in energy efficient solutions, we believe in educating our clientele and giving them options that can make a difference!
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Energy Efficient Heating
Our climate in Ottawa can be very cold! Having a heating source that is energy efficient is very important and can account for up to 60% of your overall utility bills. Every home is different, and every person’s values and goals vary. We have many options that can help your carbon footprint and/or drop your utility bill.
New High Efficiency Furnace
Humidity Control
Cold Climate Heat Pumps
Replacing your air conditioner with a heat pump is a great way to save on your heating bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Rebates are often available making a heat pump more affordable than ever!
Cold climate heat pump technology has come a long way, and we now have access to heat pumps that can run almost 4 times more efficiently than standard baseboard heaters! For the ultimate in zoning control and efficiency, ask us about ductless heat pumps!
Removing Oil or Propane
Oil and propane are common fuels utilized in rural areas for heating. These fuels can be very expensive and oil furnaces are specifically notorious for lower efficiency levels.
Removing these fuel sources or supplementing with heat pumps is a great way to lower your bills and your carbon footprint.
Energy Efficient Cooling
Modern cooling methods such as heat pumps often combine heating and cooling into one efficient products. These have been extensively tested in the Ottawa area. The ideal setup for Ottawa homeowners is a heat pump with a backup systems such as a furnace, boiler, or baseboard heating.
Highly Efficient Air Conditioners
Utilize Heat Pump Technology
Most heat pumps, especially those that qualify for local rebates, operate at very high efficiencies in cooling mode.
Utilizing one of these units can help you save energy in both heating and cooling mode! Furthermore, utilizing ductless heat pumps allows for full zoning of the home and even higher energy savings.
Ductwork and Home HVAC Efficiency
Zoning
Zoning is a technique that allows you to control certain areas of the home independently to others with a thermostat. A series of automated dampers will be installed to open and close sections of ductwork. With one of these systems, you can keep certain areas of the home at different temperatures allowing you to save energy compared to a standard ductwork system.
Sealing
Most ductwork in Ottawa homes is incredibly leaky. A large amount of energy can be wasted as it leaks into floor/wall spaces and not the desired location. Having your ductwork sealed from an HVAC contractor or a company like Aeroseal can increase your comfort while decreasing your energy usage.
Proper Sizing/Distribution
Having your ductwork designed and installed properly can make a major difference to your energy usage. Properly sized ductwork/equipment allows your HVAC system to work as designed, which will allow the system to run at the desired efficiency levels.
Air Quality
Having super clean air does not need to cost an arm and a leg. We offer the most efficient HRV/ERV solutions in Ottawa.
These systems can introduce fresh clean air, while expelling stale indoor air, all while retaining the heat you have already paid for. Some units are 80% efficient, meaning you do not sacrifice energy loss when bringing fresh air into the home.
Water Heating
Tankless water heaters are an excellent way to save on your water heater energy usage. Those these units do require a large input of gas to operate, they are only running when you call for hot water. Furthermore, the average standard water heater is around 65% efficient as opposed to a tankless that runs at 96%-99% efficiency.
Heat pump water heaters have gained popularity in recent years. Compared to a typical electric water heater, these units are very efficient and can drastically help you reduce your energy consumption.
Tips for Ottawa Homeowners to Save Money and Energy
Maintenance
Having an annual maintenance on your HVAC equipment is a great way to ensure you are not using more energy than you need to. Having clean and properly operating equipment will not only prolong the life of the equipment but also keep energy bills in check.
Utilize Window Films/Drapes
Installing and using your drapery/ window films is an amazing way to keep heat out of your home in the summer time. It is surprising the amount of savings and energy drop you can experience when properly shading your home!
Thermostat/Scheduling
Smart thermostats are a great way to dial your HVAC systems energy usage. Whether you are utilizing schedules to take advantage of ultra low billing periods or you are using eco modes to create energy saving algorithms. Most smart thermostats will allow you to save money on your utility bills and get the most out of your HVAC equipment.
Air Sealing
Air sealing is an oft overlooked service. Your home may be leaking energy for cracks and seals throughout the space. A professional sealing service will ensure that you are keeping all of the energy from your HVAC system, in the home!
Insulation
Poor insulation is one of the leading causes of wasted energy. You can have the very best heat pump system on the market but if the energy is simply leaking through the walls and ceiling, it will be an inefficient solution.
Filtration
A clogged filter almost always contributes to poor efficiency. Choosing a non restrictive filter and changing it according to the manufacturer’s recommendation is a must.