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"PowerWatch - A Canadian innovation for energy conservation" - By Judy Penz Sheluk, Home and Cottages

As the cost of electricity continues to climb, energy conservation has become a key concern. Residential energy use in Canada increased by 10 percent from 1990 to 2004. It's not that we aren't trying - programs such as Energy Star have been embraced by consumers. It's just that untill recently, we couldn't see the impact...

"PowerWatch - Conservation Through Innovation" - Geater Toronto Builder/Architect

A new and powerful energy conservation tool enabling savings equivalent to one free month of electricity every five monthes is now available for homes and commercial/industrial buildings. The PowerWatch energy monitoring system is a Canadian-developed innovation that displays instantaneous energy use and costs and delivers...

"Home Green Home - Why paying for eco upgrades now could save you money in the long run" - By Lisa Van De Ven, The National Post

For David Webb, it was all part of a plan. A plan to save the world. Concerned about the state of the environment and excessive energy consumption, Mr. Webb and his wife, Lori Mazza, wanted to do their part to creat change, if only in their small corner of Etobicoke. So when they decided to build an addition and renovate...

"Saving Power - Biggest hurdle in energy conservation is measuring the reduction" - Ontario Home Builder

Energy conservationis a key concern for purchasers of newly built homes. the cost of electricity continues to rise and homeowners are looking for information and the tools to reduce their energy consumption and keep their monthly bills affordable. "Smart houses" are the latest value-added innovation that builders can offer...