Curious about how to save on energy bills and reduce your home’s carbon footprint?
The Home Energy Expo is coming to the McDonnel Street Community Centre on October 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted by the City of Peterborough, GreenUP and For Our Grandchildren, the free admission event will feature informational booths.
The expo aims to help homeowners explore retrofit options for energy renovations. Local tradespeople will provide insights on energy-saving solutions designed to reduce home energy bills and fossil fuel pollution.
GreenUP Home Energy Program manager Clara Blakelock says heat pump installation and their advantages is an event focus.
Audio PlayerAs for the cost of a heat pump and its installation, Blakelock says the advantages far outweigh the initial outlay.
Audio PlayerA heat pump aside, Blakelock says there are a number of much less expensive things that homeowners can to reduce energy costs.
Audio PlayerThe Expo will include booths from contractors specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, insulation and solar energy.
In addition, Enbridge Gas will present information on the Home Efficiency Rebate Program, offering up to $5,000 in incentives for qualifying retrofits.
(Written by: Scott Arnold)
