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Ten ways to green your home
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According to Vasil it’s best to start small when switching to renewable power, so she recommends that Canadians begin with a solar powered hot water heater. “It’s the most cost effective form of green energy in your home. It definitely gives you more value for your money then a roof full of solar panels.” Units cost about $4,000-$6,000, but federal and provincial rebates can absorb almost half that cost, and using solar power to heat water can cut about 12.5 per cent off of energy bills.
