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Upgrade my home's insulation
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I am planning to upgrade my home's insulation. To identify the key improvements needed I will get an EnerGuide for Houses evaluation and, within two years, implement the insulation recommendations.  
 
$
Savings
$89
C02
Savings
0.4 tonne
Further
Information:

Warm air escaping from the inside of a house to the outside can be a significant cause of heat loss. By improving the insulation you will reduce your heating bill increase protection from water ingress and maintain thermal comfort inside during the heating season.
 


Developed by the Pembina
Institute, the One Less Tonne tool allows you to calculate typical greenhouse
gas emission reductions (and energy cost savings) associated with actions. The average Canadian household emits 13
tonnes of greenhouse gas annually. See
if you can reduce your emissions and increase your savings by making some
changes in your home.