As Business Week kicks off, takeCHARGE wants to help employers promote energy efficiency and highlight some easy ways to save on electricity costs in the workplace. We’ve put together a list of five low costs ways to help you save: Embrace natural light: Keeping blinds open on sunny days can reduce the need for artificial… Read more
Business Energy Efficiency In Action Being able to say your business is energy efficient sounds good, but business owners know that any investment without a strong return and a reasonable payback period is not overly enticing. Fortunately, energy efficiency in this province has proven time and time again to be a financially prudent concept with… Read more
Measuring the Return on Energy Efficiency Investments In a period of slower economic growth, businesses are continually looking for sound investments. In these times, the old adage, a penny saved is a penny earned has even more meaning. With that in mind, here’s a look at the return on investment of energy efficient equipment. First,… Read more
Unless you’re a real estate expert, there are plenty of issues that can sneak up on new homebuyers. This can range from unexpected and out-of-sight defects within the home, to maintenance costs that could surprise you a few months after the purchase. Being aware of common pitfalls that exist when buying a home can better… Read more
Moving in to a new apartment can be a daunting experience. The half-hour walkthrough you did with the landlord the week before may not have told the entire story, and as you spend more time there, you may begin to uncover some surprises – like that basement you didn’t know you had making unsettling noises… Read more
10 Ways Your Household Can Save! For most of us, our home is the biggest purchase we’ll ever make. And running a home can take up a big portion of your monthly budget. Here are some household tips to help you save! 1. Follow the Money: Having a monthly budget is great. But tracking how… Read more