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Success Stories
A list of houses in Guelph that have reduced their energy and water consumption significantly
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Susanne & Ernst Braendli
Their 100 year old house uses 60% less energy than a newly built Guelph home. The Braendlis cut their energy use by 63% and cut their water bill in half – find out how you can make similar changes.
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The Colvin Family
They doubled the size of their 1980s home and simultaneously reduced their energy use by 40%. After cutting their energy use in half compared to the Ontario average, they also cut their GHG emissions by 25%. Learn more.
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Marie & Steve Tedesco
They heat their straw bale home with the same amount of energy that it takes to use two TVs in a whole year! These homeowners cut their energy and greenhouse gas emissions by 80% each! Check out how they did it.
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The Maitland Home
These homeowners are a prime example of how changing attitudes and behaviours can make a difference with little to no financial investment! Learn about the small changes they made in their daily lives to lower their bills and GHG emissions.
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The McAuley Home
This 1890s home uses 36% less energy per square foot than the typical Guelph residence. Learn how they did it.
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The Carter House
This home, built in the 1800s, uses one quarter of the energy that the average Guelph home does. On top of that, it also uses 30% less water too. Check out how they did it.
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The Finlay/Pocock House
This beautiful 1860’s Victorian home spans 2,700 square feet and needs less than half the heat compared to other Guelph Homes. Learn more.
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Reid’s Net-Zero Home
This home produces as much energy as it uses on an annual basis, depending on occupant behaviour. Learn more.