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There are some myths about tight building envelopes and healthy indoor environments that keep popping up. One of the big ones: houses need to breathe. Guess what? They don’t. Learn 5 rules that debunk this myth.

It's part of a great series put on by Passive Buildings Canada called 'Boots on the Ground'. This video is from August 2019, featuring one of our fave building science geniuses, Peter Amerongen.

Residential energy efficiency has been a thing in Canada for a long time, but it’s voluntary status has left us with uneven training paths.

At Blue House Energy, our focus is cheap and cheerful. How do we make training easy for anyone to afford?

Blue House Energy Advisor Exam Prep offers a comprehensive suite of resources designed to help you excel in the Energy Advisor exam. Our practice exams simulate the actual exam experience, so you can identify your strengths and weaknesses, enabling you to focus your study efforts where they are needed most.

Retrofit projects often add ductless or mini split heat pumps, but what about augmenting an existing hydronic system with a heat pump?

HVAC systems are often ‘sized’ using rules of thumb. That sucks. Proper system sizing and good duct design gives better comfort and performance.

As homes become more airtight, they are more prone to depressurization. Blue House Energy explains what it is, and the risks of negative pressure.

Regardless of what you’re building, in high-performance construction or renovation windows are always going to be your biggest challenge. They are a thermal bridge that you can’t eliminate - they are going to mess with your heat loss or your heat gain.

Do you possess excellent customer service skills and are passionate about helping customers increase the energy efficiency of their homes? If your answer is yes, you may want to consider a career as a Certified Energy Advisor (CEA).

Learning styles are different for each learner, and some industries attract certain types of learners more than others.

Energy efficiency measures come at a cost, but what about the long-term benefits that come with homeowner stability and established communities?

Building Code changes that require energy efficiency measures will increase capital costs, but what about the non-energy benefits they accrue?

Learn the fundamentals of an Energy Advisor's role in evaluating a home's performance, and how you can train to become one | Blue House Energy

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