Tag Archives: energy efficiency

HOW ABOUT HEAT PUMPS IN CANADA?

Heat pumps seem to be all the rage these days. But do they really work in the frigid north?    How Does a Heat Pump Work? A heat pump is a device that moves heat from one place to another. It does this by circulating a refrigerant through an evaporation/condensation cycle that takes place in […]

WOOD STOVES, FIREPLACES AND PELLET STOVES

  There’s nothing more homey and cozy than curling up in front of a crackling wood fireplace or enjoying the comfortable heat of a wood furnace. But what about the energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of wood heat? Is it a viable alternative energy source? Here’s a quick look at some things to think about […]