City launches free energy coaching service to help residents with home renovations while cutting emissions
The City of Saskatoon now offers a free energy coaching service that will support local homeowners who want to learn more about energy efficiency renovations and take advantage of the Canada Greener Homes grant and interest-free loan program. This energy coaching service delivered by energy expert Summerhill can help to help make homes more energy-efficient by:
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Explaining energy audits and help with prioritization of upgrades considering factors like cost, comfort, and energy reduction;
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Explaining how to reduce day-to-day energy consumption by changing behaviours in the home; and
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Helping residents get clarity about available rebates and grants to help reduce energy use in the home through various upgrades like insulation, window and door replacement, air source heat pumps, solar installations, and more.
The coaching service is available over the phone, email, or in-person. Residents can call toll-free, 1-888-834-1889, or email EnergyCoachSK@summerhill.com.
Energy consumption from residential buildings accounted for 42% of Saskatoon’s greenhouse gas emissions related to energy in 2021, and residential homes account for almost a quarter of our overall community emissions.
“The City’s goal is to help reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from homes and other buildings,” says Jeanna South, Director of Sustainability. “Home energy renovations are an important first step in achieving Saskatoon’s emissions reduction targets. The coaches are well-versed to address the unique challenges presented at each home when it comes to renovations”.
Residents are encouraged to use the links provided to learn more about home energy renovations, greenhouse gas emission reduction, and financial incentives currently being offered. This is the second tool launched in 2023 to assist with energy-smart renovations. Additional tools will launch later in the year.
This program is being carried out with assistance from the Green Municipal Fund, financed by the Government of Canada and administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
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