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A blower door test is conducted during each Rénoclimat energy evaluation. This test measures the airtightness of a home and identifies the location and extent of air leaks. On this page: Detecting…

A Rénoclimat energy advisor will visit your home to conduct the post-retrofit energy evaluation. This evaluation determines whether your energy efficiency retrofits have improved your home’s energy…

The EnerGuide rating is used to reflect a dwelling's energy performance. It is a standardized measurement system across Canada. On this page: Use of the EnerGuide rating A rating that can improve…

After the initial energy evaluation of your home, your Rénoclimat advisor will provide you with: the energy evaluation report of your home; the EnerGuide label for your home; the homeowner…

If you have undertaken new energy efficiency renovations in your home after your initial participation in Rénoclimat, you can request another post-retrofit energy evaluation. This subsequent energy…

Before driving an electric vehicle, it’s natural to want to know the estimated annual cost of charging it. Find out about the different charging situations and their associated costs. On this page:…

There are four different connectors in North America used to charge electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Some vehicles are sold with adapters to be compatible with more connectors. Learn to identify…

The more powerful a home charging station is, the faster it can charge an electric vehicle. However, choosing a charging station that is too powerful for your vehicle’s capacity can be costly and…

Energy drinks Energy drinks are sweet beverages that contain: caffeine; taurine (an amino acid that speeds up the heart rate); certain vitamins and minerals; sometimes plant extracts. They are…

Healthy lifestyle habits On this page: Balanced screen use Physically active lifestyle Healthy eating Body weight Smoke free lifestyle Balanced screen use There are many advantages to using devices.…