Efficiency Nova Scotia

Norman is warmer and saving money thanks to the upgraded insulation installed in his Eastern Passage home through HomeWarming. Funded by Nova Scotia Power and the Nova Scotia Government, see if you're eligible for free energy saving home upgrades by visiting www.homewarming.ca and apply today!

It’s World Wednesday, and today we’re talking about scrapbooking. Or should we say scrapsbooking? IKEA recently released a truly unique cookbook , featuring 50 recipes made using food scraps, called The ScrapsBook. A collaboration between the company and 10 (mostly Canadian!) superchefs , has unique recipes like Banana Peel Bacon and Rice Pancake , Kale Stem Pesto, and Jack-o’-Lantern Leftovers .... There are also tips on how to reuse your food scraps or even start a compost pile if you’re so bold! We can all do more to reduce our food waste - who knows Kale Stem Pesto could be a hit at the next office potluck. You can learn more and download The ScrapsBook for FREE at http://ow.ly/mfj950Eczpf

Fact: The simple answer is that solar panels do work on cloudy daysjust not as well as they would on a bright sunny day. They’ll generate about 10-25% of their normal power on a cloudy day, which won’t be a problem since your home is still connected to the main power grid. Find out more about Solar PV systems in our Nova Scotia Go Solar Guide. ow.ly/REeT50DdKJP

Working from home and don’t have time to do the dishes? Let your dishwasher handle all of them including the bulky dishwasher-safe items! ENERGY STAR Certified dishwashers use less than 15L in an entire cycle, while a running faucet uses up to 15L every 2 minutes! Even running a half-load will save you water, energy and time! Summerhill

GARDEN REMINDER! It's time to get those seedlings started indoors! Interest in personal gardens certainly bloomed last year, and it looks like it's continuing into this year's growing season. Attract helpful pollinators like 's and 's by choosing native plants such as: crocus... chives lavender sunflowers, and more! Keep your eyes on our social channels next month, as we announce a fun garden contest! Check out this article from East Coast Living magazine for more info on pollinator plants native to NS. https://eastcoastliving.ca/2017/03/calling-all-pollinators #getgrowing #efficientgardening #timetogrow #gardeningseason

DID YOU KNOW that ENERGY STAR Certified dishwasher use less than 15L in an entire cycle, while handwashing uses up to 15L every 2 minutes? Let the dishwasher do the job it was meant to do, and let it help save you energy and water.