Everyone knows that a house built in the 1800s is drafty and cold, right? Well, it turns it can be quiet, comfortable and extremely energy efficient! Through improved insulation and sealing the homeowner put his expertise to work on this 1885 bungalow which now uses a quarter of the energy that an average house in Guelph does.
That’s not only money saved on energy costs, but makes for a comfy place to kick up your feet!
Why stop there? Not only is this home energy wise, it also uses 30% less water than the average home, with a greywater system installed to feed low flush toilets.
Sustainability features include:
Phone: 519-763-2652
Email: info@emergeguelph.ca
Car Free Day is September 22, 2017! At eMERGE, our mission is to transition Guelph to 100% Renewable Energy. Reducing Guelph’s dependance on fossil fuels is the first step in making this a possibility! We are celebrating Car Free Day this year, and making the pledge to leave the car in the garage all day. […]
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