Links & Information
Housing

Federal Goverment

Find out more about the federal Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund and whether your building qualifies.


Federal Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada:

Information or factsheets on virtually every facet of owning, maintaining or renovating your home check out Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation or call 1-800-668-2642.


Nova Scotia

Province of Nova Scotia's Energy Plan:

Nova Scotia Home Builders Association or call 1-800-668-2001.


New Brunswick

New Brunswick's guide on how to save energy

To find out more about the EOS Eco-Energy Communities in New Brunswick:
Eos Eco Energy Solar energy workshops in New Brunswick

Science East
or
Falls Brook Centre


Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island's "Residential Energy Assistance Plan"
Energuide For Housing and Energy Retrofit Grants for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.......1-877-722-2842


Other Links

For more information on wind energy and to find out more about wind power expert, Paul Gipe, you can check out his website at Wind Works

General information on solar energy

For information on how Energuide for Houses can help you cut energy costs.

Find out who's certified in your province to conduct an EnerGuide test.

Information on dealing with mould in your house.

For information on the guide to Less Toxic Products.

The rising cost of oil & natural gas makes burning wood look very appealing. But last November, Robin and Audrey Barrett suggested people check indoor air quality before plugging up drafts or burning wood in their homes. Wood smoke can be harmful to your health. For more information about burning wood efficiently and safely, check out these web sites:

www.healthyhomes.ca

Home Generator Installation

Here's an interactive website from National Geographic that tests your ability to make smart decisions about energy use in the home.

Find out about the Blockhouse Hill Home Project

To see what the town of Enkoping, Sweden has done to promote civic gardening: Enköpi

To find out more about Simon Fraser University's sustainable community, UniverCity:
UniverCity - the Community  at Simon Fraser