-
Everything You Need to Know about Heat Pumps
If you are exploring options to reduce your energy bills, or heat and cool your new or existing home, you might want to consider a heat pump system. Toronto Hydro and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) have developed many guides and tools for homeowners to help with you decide if a heat pump is right for you.
Guide to EV Charger Installation for Multi-Residential Buildings
With increased electrification in our lives, it is a requirement to obtain a notification (permit) from the ESA before installing an EV charger, whether it is in single or multi-family dwellings. The ESA has prepared a guide to share best practices specific to multi-residential buildings.
Using a Licensed Electrical Contractor
Whether you are a homeowner excited for your DYI project, or a licensed builder that has an electrician on staff, all electrical work on properties must meet the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and be conducted by an ESA licensed electrical contractor.
Ontario One Call: Click Before you Dig
Whether you are a homeowner building a fence, or a builder looking to excavate, landscape or pave, you must contact Ontario One Call. It’s free, it’s easy, it’s the law.
Find an Energy Advisor to Plan your Energy-Efficient Retrofit
Energy Advisors can help you plan energy-efficient retrofits and other improvements to your home. This directory can help you identify a service organization, which can send a registered advisor to evaluate your home using the EnerGuide Rating Service.
Making Your Home More Energy-Efficient
Whether you’re planning small fixes or major renovations, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has put together resources to help you consider making energy efficiency upgrades. They will help lower your energy consumption and energy bills and can add value to your home.
8 Quick Facts about Radon
Tarion provides 8 quick facts about radon for homeowners, including new home warranty information.
When Do you Need an Architect?
As a homeowner, if you are wondering when and if you need to hire an architect, check out the OAA’s resources to help you determine that – and their Directory to research licensed architects.
CCMC Registry: Is This Product Code Compliant?
Whether you are a new home builder trying out new innovations, a new homeowner embarking on renovations or a building official trying to determine product eligibility for an alternative solution: Check out CCMC’s Online Product Registry.