Starting a garden can sometimes feel intimidating, but throughout this article you can learn what vegetables and herbs to start planting in July so you have plenty to harvest in time for Fall. We’ll learn what steps need to be taken in order for your garden to thrive, such as how much water and […]
6 simple steps to make a home Eco-Friendly
With energy costs rising and our environmental impact increasing many people are looking for ways to make their home more eco-friendly. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can follow to help you move in the right direction by reducing costs and improving the eco-friendly status of your home. Here are our six top tips: […]
CaGBC Rolling Out “Zero Carbon” Building Certification
OTTAWA – In the competitive and increasingly environmentally-conscious realm of commercial real estate, LEED certifications have long been the gold (or, in some cases, platinum) standard for building efficiency and sustainability. New for 2017, however, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) will be offering commercial builders and managers an even greener guideline to strive for […]
Your Green Home: Wireless LED Lighting Systems
GREATER TORONTO – When you look at how far they have come in popularity, it is tough to believe that it has been just 54 years since Nick Holonyak, Jr. created the first working light-emitting diode (LED). Once found primarily on circuit boards, the efficient lights can now be found in the majority of Ontario […]
“Solar Shingles:” Coming Soon to a Home Near You?
When famed innovator Elon Musk purchased the USA-based SolarCity earlier this year, it was hardly his first notable foray into sustainable tech. At the helm of electric automaker Tesla, Musk’s vision was what drove many Americans towards considering a fully electric motor for their next car – not only as a greener purchase, but a […]
Electric Car Charging Now Available at Living Group’s Head Office
TORONTO – To help better serve our customers and reduce the Living Group of Companies’ environmental footprint as an organization, the Company is pleased to unveil two new electric vehicle charging outlets at its Head Office, 8 Steelcase Road West in Markham. Located at the rear of the building, the charging station is powered by […]
CMHC Ups Refund for Green Home Owners
OTTAWA – In Ontario, a mortgage insured by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has long been a popular option for first-time home buyers. It’s also an especially convenient route for buyers seeking out an environmentally efficient home, who since 2004 have been able to take advantage of a Green Home premium refund of […]
Province Adding Tools for Green Homes
New five-year climate plan to introduce resources and rebates for eco-friendly upgrades TORONTO – As we have mentioned here before, environmentally-friendly home upgrades — such as upgrading your furnace, installing LED lights, or investing in high-efficiency windows — can carry a dual benefit of increasing your home value while saving some money on energy costs. […]
Your Green Home: Milkweed for Monarchs
GREATER TORONTO – When Ontario residents think of monarch butterflies, their thoughts are likely to turn to butterfly sanctuaries like Toronto’s Tommy Thompson Park – home of the annual Butterfly Festival – or the Butterfly Conservatory at Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens. However, GTA residents now have an unlikely new destination for monarch sightings: the entire […]
Electric Car Parking: Not Just for Houses
GTA high-rise developers incorporate charging stations into new developments GREATER TORONTO – When Minto Westside launched back in 2015, it offered an unusual incentive for buyers: the first 20 to purchase parking spaces with electric vehicle chargers, would receive a free Nissan Leaf with their purchase. Minto, a long-time national leader in building sustainability, knew […]