Tools for the Motivated Homeowner

Being in the business of energy efficiency, from time to time we come across tools and resources that just need to be shared. When that happens, we add them to this area of our website so that motivated home owners like you can continue to reduce energy consumption.

Here are some of the resources we've come across recently. If you find one you think we should add to the site, feel free to contact us.

Home Improvements, Rebates, etc.

• EfficiencyNS
• Do it Yourself Guide to EnergyStar home sealing (PDF 1Mb)
• Energy Use Calculator (from Nova Scotia Power)
• Energy Saving Tips from Nova Scotia Power
• Save Energy, Save Money - cost effective home improvements

Green Lifestyle and Environmental Resources

• Green Nexxus Blogs (home of One Million Acts of Green)
• Energy Saving Tips from Greenpeace Canada
• Calculate the amount of CO2 generated by your house
• Green Energy
• Consumer Consequences Game - find out if your lifestyle is sustainable
• Recycling and Composting
• Water Conservation and Waste Water Recycling