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Thermal imaging project lets Calgarians see home’s wasted energy Cody Stuart
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algary homeowners have a new high-tech tool to help them save money and reduce their impact on the environment. Aimed at improving urban energy efficiency, the HEAT (Heat Energy Assessment Technologies) project visualizes the amount and location of waste heat leaving homes and communities by using thermal imaging. By showing homeowners where their homes are wasting heat, how much it’s costing them, and how to fix it — all on Google Maps and all for free – the tool can help residents improve their home’s energy efficiency, save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Led by U of C professor Geoffrey Hay, the project was chosen for the $10,000 grand prize at the MIT CoLab Conference over 400 submissions from more than 30 countries in 20 competitions. “HEAT’s mission is to integrate leading edge geospatial technologies and key behavioural science findings to show what urban energy efficiency looks like, where it’s located, what it costs and what to do about it,” said Hay. “We believe that if people could see the waste heat they generate and if they knew how much it cost financially and to the environment that they would take action, and we want to show them how.” The HEAT maps show grades ranging from red to blue (hot to cold) that represent differences in the amount of wasted heat leaving residential buildings, with blue representing a relatively waste-free home and red representing a home where waste heat is high. Homes are also given scores ranging between 0 and 100, which helps compare one or more houses.
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udging by the latest building permit numbers, Calgary construction workers are some of the busiest in the country. According to Statistics Canada, Calgary contractors took out $590.2 million worth of building permits in September, placing the city third nationwide behind Toronto ($1.16 billion) and Montreal ($619.7 million) for the busiest in Canada.
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*All statistics based on monthly data compiled by CREB® via MLS® activity.
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$414,900
Gorgeous brand new home by Excel Homes South Calgary’s newest community. The Elmsley features a full width front veranda & stone accents. Offering over 1580 sq. ft. in a contemporary open floor plan. The island kitchen offers granite counters, 42” maple cabinets & stainless appliances. Hardwood on the main, tile at entries & all baths. 2nd floor laundry & 3 generous bedrooms; master with walk-in closet & 4 pc ensuite! Rear deck already in place! 9’ ceilings on the main floor; maple rails & spindles, 3 pc basement rough-in! This home is solar ready & offers all the money saving certified built green features that Excel Homes is famous for! Legacy offers 300 acres of environmental reserve, 15 km of walking paths, mountain views & stunning escarpments! This home is available for immediate possession. MLS®C3589886
The Kendal by Excel Homes! Brand new, never lived in! This elegant home offers 1381 sq. ft & a walkout basement, deck off the kitchen & rear off street parking pad! Beautiful open plan with great room at the front of the home with cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen features loads of over height cabinets, pantry & lunch counter! 9’ ceilings on main floor. Hardwood & tile floors, maple rails & spindles. Upstairs you’ll find a generous owner’s suite with walk-in closet & private ensuite + two additional bedrooms, + laundry room. In addition, this home comes with high-efficiency furnace, 75 gallon electric hot water tank, Low E windows, 3 pc bath roughed-in basement, as well as many other certified built green features that Excel Homes is famous for! This home is also solar ready. MLS®C3589893
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Silverado $305,900 Nicely located in this appealing, pet friendly, well maintained complex, steps to walking paths, new shopping center (including Sobeys, Shopper’s, restaurants, daycare, medical)! Beautifully laid out unit offers a single attached garage w/ storage within & longer concrete driveway. You’ll find a convenient den off the main entrance. Main level offers an impressive kitchen w/upgraded stainless appliances, loads of extra height cabinets & drawers, granite counters & massive island. Patio doors to your south facing deck w/gas line. Separate dining area & large living room filled w/natural light. The upper level boasts 2 very generous bedrooms, large 4 pc bath w/granite & laundry room w/ upgraded appliances. Upgraded hot water tank, high end laminate floors, 9’ knockdown ceilings, security system & stunning finishings make this home a winner! MLS®C3592060
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