The two largest contributors to Canadians’ carbon footprints are home energy loss and transportation. Our homes lose energy primarily through heating the home but also through heating water, lighting and powering appliances.
On Dec. 2, a free webinar on how to reduce energy loss in our homes will be delivered by knowledgeable Sunshine Coast residents.
The talk will focus on building modifications that can reduce our carbon footprint, including insulation, windows, heat pumps, lighting, and passive heating. Reducing the energy consumption of our homes can also save us money.
In addition, BC Hydro and provincial rebates for installing heat pumps and making other home changes will be discussed.
The first speaker, Pender Harbour resident John Field, became interested in home energy efficiency when he and his wife June Malaka built their house in 2000. Since then, they have continued to lower their carbon footprint and energy costs by incorporating energy-saving technologies into their home and reducing their consumption of fossil fuels.
The second speaker, Ryan Logtenberg, has been quantifying methods for reducing energy consumption and will compare his findings for traditional home energy consumption to climate-friendly alternatives.
The webinar will be moderated by Lee-Ann Ennis, a Halfmoon Bay resident.
This free webinar is Dec. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Please register for the webinar at 2DegreesInstitute.org. Questions for the speakers will be encouraged.
