Smart Plugs 101 for Canadian Homes
Canadian households spend a meaningful portion of electricity on standby, with entertainment centers and office gear prime culprits. Learn how smart plugs and power strips cut phantom loads safely and affordably.
Cutting Vampire Loads: A Room-by-Room Playbook
Standby drains cluster in predictable zones: living room (TV/sound), office (PC/peripherals), kitchen (small appliances). This practical playbook offers room-by-room routines and safe shutdown steps.
Home Energy Monitors: Real-Time Usage
Visibility drives savings; monitors connect to your meter to show when and where you use power. Learn about monitor types, data granularity, and setting baselines and goals in your smart home app.
Ontario TOU/Tiered/ULO: Rate-Smart Savings
Ontario's rate structures matter: shifting loads off-peak can deliver meaningful bill reductions. Learn TOU/Tiered/ULO with automation routines that respect comfort and appliances.
Canada Greener Homes 2025: Rebates & Programs
Eligibility, timelines, and documentation can make or break retrofit economics. This overview summarizes grants, loan status, and the Affordability Program, with checklists and links.
Solar + Storage in Canada
Net metering rules and credit expiry drive design choices, while storage can maximize self-consumption. Learn provincial differences and safe integration steps for Canadian homes.
CleanBC and BC Hydro Rebates
BC's program landscape evolved with heat pump conversion closures in April 2025. Learn current eligibility, documentation requirements, and bonus offers for BC homeowners.
PEI Instant Rebates and Smart Thermostats
Point-of-sale rebates simplify adoption; PEI's seasonal campaigns cover smart thermostats and appliances. Learn how to stack federal and provincial incentives for maximum savings.
Alberta's Deregulated Market
Alberta's competitive market enables rate shopping and "solar club" premium export offers. Learn how to evaluate plans and integrate automation for peak savings.
Energy Poverty in Canada
Households spending 10%+ of income on energy are disproportionately low-income; solutions must be safe, simple, and accessible. Learn equitable automation pathways for vulnerable households.