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WWW.OUTLOOKSDESIGN.CA Life Cycle Assessments of the home have shown that 90% of a home’s total energy consumption occurs during the lived-in phase, while only 10% occurs during construction and destruction, explains Damon. “We need to be building homes that focus on reducing the amount of energy consumed during their whole life cycle.” If you can’t afford to replace your windows right away, then the next best action is to purchase window coverings, open them during the day when the sun is shining, and close them at night to retain heat.
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The Benefits of Heating and Cooling Your Home with a Heat Pump. Don Gulevich, owner of the family-run Coastal Heat Pumps, says that an air source heat pump, which draws heat from the outside during the winter and helps cool the house during the summer, is three to four times more efficient than electric heat. “It’s the way to go because it does not burn fossil fuels. Financing is available, and you can use your savings to help make the payments. As hydro rates increase, heat pumps become more attractive.” “A good quality heat pump should last 20 to 25 years,” explains Don. “Our climate is perfect for heat pumps. They bring so much benefit, and that’s what I love about them: we can bring that comfort and energy savings to people, and we can earn a living doing it.” In 2016, Coastal Heat Pumps won the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year (1-15 Employees) Crystal Award, and, in 2017, the Business Examiner Trades Business of the Year Award. “It’s a whole team effort,” concludes Don. Don’t Forget Your Toilet! Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that “choosing the right toilet can be one of the most important – and most often overlooked – decisions