The Boudreaus' home in Hampton being re-insulated and having new energy-efficient windows installed. Visit the Existing Homes Energy Efficiency Upgrades Program section to find out what you can do to save energy in your home.
There is a wealth of great information about your home and the environment available on-line from these sources:
The Canadian Home Builders' Association
The CHBA is committed to professionalism within the home building industry and to providing consumers with the information they need to make sound home purchase and home renovation decisions.
| The Canadian Homebuilders’ Association NB | |
| The Canadian Homebuilders’ Association | |
| Home Renovation | |
| New Homes | |
| R-2000 Homes | |
| EnviroHome | |
| Hiring a Contractor | |
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca
(Information on healthy housing, home buying, renovation and other consumer topics.)
Natural Resources Canada
www.nrcan.gc.ca
| Office of Energy Efficiency | |
(Information on the R-2000 Program and the EcoENERGY Programs for new and existing homes.)
ENERGY STAR Canada
www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar
Information on: - Home appliances;
- Heating, cooling and ventilation equipment;
- Windows and doors;
- Lighting and signage; and
- Consumer electronics and office equipment.
Renewables NB
www.renewablesnb.ca
The source for small-scale, renewable energy projects in New Brunswick.
All Things Efficient (by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick)
http://www.allthingsefficient.ca/
This website is designed to help you shrink your environmental footprint and save money on energy by providing you with a directory of the most energy-efficient products on the market.
