More Than Just Lighting: How LEDs Aim To Revolutionize Your Home Lighting accounts for 4 percent of all the energy used in the average Canadian home. That might not sound like a lot, but LED lighting, which first became commercialized back…
Canadian federal government has adopted a national standard for lighting efficiency that came into effect in 2014. Most, if not all conventional, incandescent light bulbs do not meet the required performance level. The objective was to make sure that more…
The cost to power and heat our homes is something many Ontario residents pay close attention to. The colder-than-normal winter and news reports about rising Ontario Hydro rates have made energy costs a top of mind issue in the province.…
If you are building a home, you probably want to plan it for home electronics now, and in the future. Here are some simple things to consider: Will you want music around the house? Will you have a computer or…
By Nick Senofsky, Lighting Unlimited Buying an LED light is very different than buying an incandescent light bulb. An incandescent light bulb is a simple device with a tungsten filament. It consistently produces the same type of light with the…
Whether you’re remodeling your home or on the hunt for a new one, the cost of a solar system is on everyone’s radar these days. Installing a solar energy system can give your home that extra edge while saving you…
1. How do residential wind turbines work? A wind turbine, which is installed on top of a tall tower, collects kinetic energy from the wind and converts it to electricity that is compatible with a home’s electrical system. In a…
Ontario • 2026 Update Ground Source Heat Pump Cost of Geothermal Heating Cost of Geothermal Heating in Ontario (2026): Real Pricing, Rebates, and the “Don’t Get Surprised” Checklist You’re not here for a brochure. You’re here because you want a…
Are you thinking of buying a solar electric system for your home or business? Solar electric systems, which are also called photovoltaic or PV systems, are reliable and pollution-free. They make use of a renewable source of energy—the sun. And PV systems…
Ontario Homes EV & Heat Pumps 100 vs 200 Amp • Stop guessing 100 or 200 Amp Electrical Service? The Ontario “Future-Proof” Answer (Without Overpaying) If you’re building, renovating, or adding loads (EV charger, heat pump, basement suite, workshop), the…
