Renewables NB

In most cases it is far less costly to make your home more energy efficient through retrofitting and adding additional insulation than to install renewable energy technologies. If you have not had your home tested for its energy efficiency we strongly recommend that you do. Following through with all or most of the home energy audit recommendations can save enough money on your energy bills to invest in renewables.

To find out more about home energy evaluations and financial incentive programs contact EfficiencyNB or visit All Things Efficient.

Examples of what you can do

• Install an energy efficient furnace
• Insulate the attic and basement
• Insulate your windows
• Set the night temperature on your thermostat at a lower setting than during the day
• Turn of computers, televisions, sound systems when they are not in use
• replace lightbulbs with energy-efficient ones

Success Stories

Efficiency NB provides information on incentives in New Brunswick, as well as advice and a number of examples of individuals who have undertaken to make their homes more energy efficient. The following links provide information on case studies:

• Case studies of existing homes
• Case studies of new homes