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ottawa: Save with Hydro Ottawa and the peaksaver® program! - 03/14/10 05:04 PM
While it's not quite yet air condition season, warmer weather is certainly on its way. In preparation for the summer season, why not consider participating in the peaksaver® program, offered by the Ontario Power Authority and Hydro Ottawa? When you join the program, Hydro Ottawa will provide you with a free programmable thermostat for your home, installation included. In addition, they will also give you $25 just for participating. This comes to a total value of approximately $350. During the summer, only on the hottest days, Hydro Ottawa will cycle your air conditioning to help reduce demand on the electricity system.
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ottawa: Save with Hydro Ottawa and the peaksaver® program! - 03/14/10 05:03 PM
While it's not quite yet air condition season, warmer weather is certainly on it's way. In preparation for the summer season, why not consider participating in the peaksaver® program, offered by the Ontario Power Authority and Hydro Ottawa? When you join the program, Hydro Ottawa will provide you with a free programmable thermostat for your home, installation included. In addition, they will also give you $25 just for participating. This comes to a total value of approximately $350. During the summer, only on the hottest days, Hydro Ottawa will cycle your air conditioning to help reduce demand on the electricity system.
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ottawa: Ottawa East Business Breakfast Club (BBC) Expanding - 02/22/10 08:45 AM
The Business Breakfast Club (BBC) is an ever growing networking organization dedicated to helping business owners and sales people expand their referral network. The Ottawa East End club just elected their new executive, and I'm proud to say that I will be helping the group as their new Vice President.
Our group is growing and we are actively looking for new members. Professionals and sales people will truly benefit from the ability to share clients and pass along referrals. Amongst other positions, we have openings available for a Home Inspector, a Property Insurance Provider, a Funeral Home Representative, a Tutor, … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Ottawa Real Estate: Sales are Up, Prices are Up! - 10/08/09 03:31 PM
You may have heard recently about how “tight” the Ottawa re-sale housing market is. When you look at the figures provided by the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB), you know that the fall market will continue to be a challenge for those who are looking to buy.
There were 1,220 residential properties sold this September compared to 1,204 from last year. 272 were condos with the balance being residential.
September was another record-breaking month, continuing a “busy and active summer for Ottawa Real Estate members,” according to Rick Snell, President of OREB. Further, he noted “Inventory levels rose from last month … (1 comments)
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ottawa: Ottawa’s T.R.E.E. Program - 10/01/09 04:13 PM
Looking to beautify your home or neighourhood? The City of Ottawa has a Trees, Reforestation and Environmental Enhancement (TREE) Program a tree planting program that you can take advantage of. Started in 2007, the City hopes to plant 100,000 trees by 2010.
To reach the City’s goal, Ottawa residents are eligible to register for a tree to plant on their property, which will be delivered right to your door at no cost. As this is the last year of the TREE program, residents may be eligible to receive a second tree if they already received one in the past. … (1 comments)
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ottawa: Ottawa Habitat for Humanity ReStore - 06/15/09 09:55 AM
Many of us in have heard about Habitat for Humanity, but did you know about the Habitat ReStore? In the Ottawa area, the National Capital Region Habitat for Humanity runs two nonprofit retail home renovation centres, where you can find tons of discounted 'previously owned' home hardware. The ReStore accepts donations of quality new and used building, home renovation and home decor materials and then resells them at a discount.
Types of items that can be found at the ReStores include: windows, kitchens, bathroom fixtures, lights, tiles, paint, hardware, lumber, tools and much more.
Funds generated from the sales … (2 comments)
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ottawa: Environment Week in Ottawa! - 06/05/09 09:55 AM
It's Environment Week again in the City of Ottawa. This year's theme is "Living Green". To encourage people to think green, the city is running a number of interesting programs:
Plant a tree! Green your own corner of the city by registering for a free tree to plant on your property. One tree per household is available on a first-come, first-served basis, while quantities last. To register for your tree, send an e-mail to TREE@ottawa.ca or call 3-1-1. Household Hazardous Waste - The City of Ottawa is hosting a one-day household hazardous waste collection depot from 9 a.m. to 4 … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Coming Soon: The Ottawa Home & Garden Show - 03/11/09 08:26 PM
You know that Spring is on its way when you start seeing advertisements for all the home-related shows, festivals and events that start popping up. One of the upcoming events is the Ottawa Home & Garden Show, which will be held at Lansdowne Park at the end of the month (March 26-29).
There are a number of exciting special events to take in at the show this year. Bonneville Homes will be presenting their 'Eco-Conscious Dream Home', which is made of longer lasting recycled natural materials and incorporates various eco-friendly solutions.
Other features to watch out for include … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Home Renos, Mike Holmes and One Million Acts of Green - 02/17/09 10:18 AM
We at GreenMortageSolutions.ca are all about helping everyday homeowners and buyers find the right mortgage to meet their needs, and also guide them to programs and services that will make their homes energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Of course, we're not the only ones trying to make it easier for you and your neighbours to 'go green'!
CBC's George Stromboulopoulos has been promoting the website/social movement "One Million Acts of Green" for some time now. This site has been encouraging Canadians to sign up to taking everyday acts to help the environment, including everything from air drying laundry, to carpooling, … (2 comments)
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ottawa: Lots to See: Shows, Expos and Fairs in early 2009 - 01/13/09 05:40 PM
For all of you interested in checking out the latest and greatest in home renovations and green living, there are a number of great events coming to Ottawa in the next few months...
Starting on Jan 23rd, the 8th annual Home Renovation Show will be taking place at Lansdowne Park. This three day event (Friday to Sunday) will feature interior designers, professional renovators, local building experts and hundreds of companies exhibiting their products and services. It should be a great time to dream up or finalize your reno ideas. Tickets are selling for $10, but you can get them at … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Ontario Homes Going Green in 2009 - 01/02/09 11:07 AM
Home energy efficiency improvements provide benefits to both homeowners (through lower heating costs) and the environment (using less energy reduces our carbon footprint). However, individual homeowners rarely know how efficient their house is and are unsure about what renovations need to be made. Luckily, the Ontario government is taking steps to help us improve our energy efficiency.
New Ontario building code regulations come into effect in 2009. All new homes will have to be built with greater insulation on foundation walls. Improvements in the building code mean that new homes built in 2009 will be 28% more efficient than … (2 comments)
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ottawa: The RBC Energy Saver Mortgage - 12/17/08 02:20 PM
In this third post on Green Mortgages available in Canada, we'll be taking a look at the RBC Energy Saver Mortgage.
As mentioned in previous posts, a Green Mortgage can help homeowners improve the energy efficiency of their home, which helps them save money and reduces their greenhouse gas emissions.
The RBC Energy Saver Mortgage is very similar to the CIBC ENVIROSAVER mortgage as it helps homeowners pay for an energy audit of their home. This audit is the first step in participating in the federal government’s ecoEnergy Retrofit program. Participants in the program can get up to $10,000 in … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Going Green with TD Canada Trust - 11/21/08 03:29 PM
This is the first part of a series of articles that we will be posting on Green Mortgages.
How can a mortgage be ‘green’? This seems to be a common initial question when people first hear of a Green Mortgage. Well, the answer is that a mortgage can be green if it provides incentives for purchasing energy-efficient homes, or otherwise rewards home buyers by giving them the tools they need to make their home green.
In Canada, a number of lenders and mortgage default insurance providers offer ‘green’ programs. The lenders currently offering green mortgages in Canada … (0 comments)
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ottawa: Green Mortgages and Living Lightly - 11/12/08 09:16 PM
These days, almost everyone is trying in some way to “go green”. One of the easiest ways for all of us to take on this challenge is to green our homes.This can mean everything from reducing electricity use, to improving home heating, to replacing chemical products in your home.
When buying a home, a Green Mortgage can also be a way to get you started on the right track. Green Mortgage products offer rebates, discounts or other bonuses that help you green your home. As a Green Specialist, I can not only help you with a Green Mortgage, but can also … (0 comments)
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