Recent Releases from Green$aver
Heavy snow can strangle your furnace
Published Wed, 8 Dec 2010 05:07:46 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Has your furnace quit? It could be just a blocked vent. Every winter after a large snowfall, GreenSaver gets calls from people seeking advice about new furnaces. A furnace has an expected lifespan of 18-20 years. So if a newer furnace starts to malfunction, it is often a result of clogged vents. Drifting snow or snow slides from roofs can bury a furnace air intake pipe. A buried vent means the furnace is starved for the air it needs for combusti...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:21:24 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity What: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan and the potential for saving homeowners money on their energy bills. Who: Vladan Veljovic, President & CEO, GreenSaver Background: As a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, GreenSaver, applauds the insightful comments made today by Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, regarding the ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 11:09:48 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff Effective immediately, Aubrey LeBlanc will join GreenSaver as the new Vice President, Business Development – Consumer Services, Constantine Eliadis will assume the role of Vice President, Business Development – Business Services and Helen Reed will join GreenSaver as the new Director, Marketing Services and Corporate Communications. Aubrey LeBlanc was most recently Chief Ope...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to London
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:39:08 EST Read More
Media AdvisoryM Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners and managers of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to London. The Rebate Road Show stops at London's Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre to showcase Ontario's Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) program. If you own...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:36:13 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Ottawa. The Rebate Road Show stops at Ottawa’s Hampton Inn to showcase Ontario’s Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER), Feed-in T...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston
Published Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:53:27 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Kingston this fall. The Rebate Road Show stops at Kingston’s Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to showcase Ontario’s Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT), and Electricity Retrofit Incentive (ERIP) programs. If you own a business or la...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington
Published Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:57:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington GreenSaver’s Rebate Road Show will stop in Burlington on Thursday, September 2nd to showcase the Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Electricity Retrofit Incentive (ERIP) programs. If you own a business or large building, or manage a multi-family residence...... Click here to read this release
Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:45:43 EST Read More
Media Release Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient (Brampton, August 12, 2010) As part the Brampton stop on the province-wide Rebate Road ShowTM, bcIMC Realty Corp. was presented with a rebate cheque for $99,200. The money, provided by the Ontario Power Authority’s (OPA) Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Residential (MEER) program will help offset the cost of replacing two inefficient chiller units and c...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:21:52 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The second heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long wi...... Click here to read this release
Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:24:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades - highest single rebate to date in province-wide multi-residential program Brampton based Vertica Resident Services and GWL Realty Advisors will be presented with a cheque for $66,400 in rebates for reducing their electricity consumption. As an applicant of the Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebate (MEER) initiative the...... Click here to read this release
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES
Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:54:43 EST Read More
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO – July 12, 2010 – GreenSaver, Canada’s oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canada’s premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward Program. Beginning today, Ontario AIR MILES Collectors will earn 100 AIR MILES reward miles with t...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:03:13 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long win...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:11:29 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program Ottawa building gets $36,800 in energy efficiency rebates (Ottawa, Wednesday June 16, 2010) GreenSaver is excited to announce the 200th applicant to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) initiative: Queen Elizabeth Towers owned and managed by Carleton Condominium Corporation. The building, located at 530 Laurier Avenue West in Ottawa, performed a chiller up...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:41:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program GreenSaver will celebrate the 200th application to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) program on June 16th in Ottawa. The program, which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority, provides over $30 million in energy efficiency upgrade incentives for a wide range of upgrades including lighting,...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment
Published Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:13:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment A graduate student in the Environmental Studies collaborative program at the Centre for Environment will receive the inaugural GreenSaver Alastair Fairweather Memorial Award from GreenSaver and the University of Toronto on Earth Day 2010. The award was established in memory of Alastair Fairweather, who passed away in October 2009. Alastair was actively...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:05 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program (Toronto, Ontario March 31, 2010) GreenSaver, a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, is surprised that the Federal government has unexpectedly halted the ecoEnergy program funding. The initiative, scheduled to end on March 31, 2011, has announced they will stop receiving application immediately, one year earlier than anticipated. “We are shocked to hear the news...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver Celebrates Earth Hour by opening London office
Published Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:55:44 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency experts expand into SouthWestern Ontario (London, March 26, 2010) GreenSaver is expanding. The well-known not-for-profit energy efficiency organization has opened an office in London, which will act as a base for servicing SouthWestern Ontario. GreenSaver has been providing home energy audits and other energy efficiency services for over 25 years. G...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London
Published Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:03:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London GreenSaver will celebrate the opening of its London office with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, March 26th. This new location will serve as GreenSaver's base in the London and SouthWestern Ontario, bringing energy audits and green jobs to the area. Representatives from GreenSaver will be available for interviews. ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Federal budget dollars flow for the ecoENERGY home retrofit program
Published Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:05:16 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Federal budget dollars flow for the ecoENERGY home retrofit program GreenSaver, an environmental leader providing ecoENERGY assessments, is available to comment on what it means for Canadian home owners and the environment now that the Federal government has announced an additional $80 million for the ecoEnergy Retrofit -- Homes Program. They can comment on the following points: • GreenSaver’s practical experience with ecoEnergy, based on ove...... Click here to read this release
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home
Published Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:39:45 EST Read More
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home (Toronto, Thursday, February 25) Today's snowfall is the perfect opportunity for GreenSaver to remind homeowners to check their roofs for signs of heat loss. Snow melting patterns can indicate heat loss through your attic. An ideal attic is designed to maintain a temperature consistent with the outside temperature. In the wintertime, an attic should be cold, so snow on your roof is generally a good sign. Attics that are inadequ...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haiti’s humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of February, $10 from every ecoEnergy D assessment booked with GreenSaver will go directly into a fund f...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE: GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:15 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit (Monday, January 25, Toronto ON) “It’s never too late to save energy”, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovations division, declared. “Our Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28, 2010. We’re giving procrastinators a month’s grace!” GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovatio...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:15:03 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver rewards procrastinators in GTA and Golden Horseshoe (Friday, January 22, Toronto ON) “It’s never too late to save energy”, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaver’s Responsible Renovations division, declared. “Our Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28, 2010. We’re giving procrastinators a month’s grace!” GreenSaver’s Responsible Renova...... Click here to read this release
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays
Published Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:37:10 EST Read More
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays The holidays are just around the corner, and everyday routines will be abandoned for fun with family and friends. That doesn't mean you have to stop saving energy and money, though. Here are some tips from GreenSaver to make your festive season happy and environmentally friendly: • Use energy efficient holiday lights. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are up to 90%more efficient than incandescent bulbs. You can maximize the money...... Click here to read this release
Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter
Published Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:54:58 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Real Estate, Lifestyle, Environment Reporters and Editors Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter The cold weather is coming, whether we like it or not. You can take some of the bite out of winter by making your home more energy efficient. 1. Book an ecoENERGY assessment. This will tell you what renovations you need to make in order to maximize your house's energy efficiency and save the most money. The audit will c...... Click here to read this release
City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Technology, Energy, Political Editors and Reporters City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power Joe Mihevc, City Councillor for Ward 21 (St. Paul's West), has recently installed a solar domestic hot water heater on his house. Come visit his home on October 14th and you'll see why this Fall is a great time for solar. Councillor Mihevc enrolled with the West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy (WISE), a community-led renewable energy...... Click here to read this release
Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:12:30 EST Read More
Media Release Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan (Welland, August 19th, 2009) Continuing its 25 year environmental mission to make homes across Ontario more energy efficient, GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first of its kind in the Niagara Region. PenFinancial hosted a welcome reception for Climate Action Nia...... Click here to read this release
PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:28:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region (Welland, August 17, 2009) GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first of its kind in the Niagara Region. GreenSaver customers who conduct an ecoENERGY assessment are eligible to apply for the low interest rates offered for residential energy efficiency retrofits related to the eco...... Click here to read this release
News Article: Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use
Published Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:17:17 EST Read More
Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use With many Ontarians looking forward to another hot summer at the cottage relaxing by the lake, GreenSaver wants to remind homeowners that summer time doesn't mean you should take a holiday from energy conservation. Before departing, there are a number of things you can do to make your home 'energy secure' and ensure you avoid large energy bills. Every summer, Ontarians use record amounts of energy ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: GreenSaver’s Affordable Solar Solution on display at Toronto’s Green Living Show
Published Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:20:49 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity GreenSaver’s Affordable Solar Solution on display at Toronto’s Green Living Show WHO: Vladan Veljovic, President and CEO of GreenSaver. GreenSaver will be exhibiting its new solar hot water system at the Green Living Show in Toronto. Drop by GreenSaver’s informative and fully staffed display to find out how this technology can help you save money while reducing your energy consumption. The Green Living Show takes place at the Direct Energ...... Click here to read this release
Climate Action Now joins the GreenSaver family to bring Energy Assessments to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby
Published Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:30:19 EST Read More
Media Release Climate Action Now joins the GreenSaver family to bring Energy Assessments to St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Grimsby (St. Catharines, March 29, 2009) It just got easier to get home energy assessment done in the Niagara Region. GreenSaver, the largest non-profit home energy audit organization dedicated to environmental energy efficiency in Ontario, has added Climate Action Now to their family. "Climate Action Now sees cooperation with GreenSaver as wi...... Click here to read this release
Time to change your furnace filter
Published Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:55:45 EST Read More
Time to change your furnace filter A new filter will improve comfort, generate savings, and ensure your furnace fan has a longer life A new filter will mean improved indoor air quality and savings on your heating bill. Daylight Savings is a perfect time to remind Canadians to change their furnace filter. Vladan M. Veljovic, President & CEO of GreenSaver, a leader in home energy assessments, offers a simple step-by-step guide on how to check and change a furnace filter. ...... Click here to read this release
Why should you get an energy assessment on your home?
Published Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:55:07 EST Read More
What Exactly is an Energy Audit or Assessment? The value of an Energy Assessment on your largest investment (Toronto, ON, February 25, 2009) - Buying a home is, for many, the largest investment that they will make in their lifetime. Yet, unlike buying a car (mpg ratings) or buying an appliance (Energystar ratings), there is really nothing which would indicate to the homebuyer how efficient their new home and investment will be. The new provisions in the Ontario Green Energy ...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - GreenSaver comments on energy audits and your home
Published Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:18:52 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Energy audits and your home WHO: Vladan Veljovic, President and CEO of GreenSaver. GreenSaver is Ontario\'s only independent non-profit corporation dedicated to environmental energy efficiency. GreenSaver performs energy and electricity assessments, as well as providing specialized services for air sealing, draft proofing, insulation, plus solar hot water audits and installations. WHAT: Mr. Veljovic will be available to speak on the follow...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:34:26 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver applauds Canada's first Green Energy Act (Toronto, ON, February 23, 2009) Today, the province of Ontario tabled legislation that will focus on renewable energy, energy conservation and creating a new, green economy. Premier McGuinty's Green Energy Act manages to address some very important issues. If passed, the legislation will streamline the environmental assessment process for renewable energy projects, ensuring that local by-laws do not stan...... Click here to read this release
Heavy snow can mean problems for your furnace
Published Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:54:16 EST Read More
Media Release For Immediate Release Furnace failure or a blocked vent Heavy snow can mean problems for your furnace Every winter after a large snowfall, Green$aver gets calls from people seeking advice about new furnaces. The question we ask if it involves a newer furnace - are your vents clear of snow? Drifting snow or snow slides from roofs can bury a furnace air intake pipe. A buried vent means the furnace is starved for the air it needs for combustion. A comm...... Click here to read this release
EcoEnergy audits to be offered throughout Ontario by GreenSaver and Ontario Association of Home Inspectors
Published Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:44:24 EST Read More
Media Release Greensaver and OAHI - our new province-wide green team (Toronto, December 11th, 2008) GreenSaver and the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) have joined forces to offer EcoENERGY home audits across Ontario. Beginning in January 2009, OAHI members will be trained and integrated into the GreenSaver service areas. This will provide a one stop approach to home energy assessments, ensuring quality and consistency across every region of Ontario. OAHI P...... Click here to read this release
Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use
Published Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:01:48 EST Read More
Play it cool and save big this summer with some simple tips to reduce your energy use With many Ontarians looking forward to another hot summer at the cottage relaxing by the lake, Green$aver wants to remind homeowners that summer time doesn't mean you should take a holiday from energy conservation. Before departing, there are a number of things you can do to make your home 'energy secure' and ensure you avoid large energy bills. Every summer, Ontarians use record amounts of energy...... Click here to read this release
Green$aver teams up with WISE to provide affordable solar water heating solutions
Published Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:01:54 EST Read More
A WISE move for Toronto residents Green$aver teams up with WISE to provide affordable solar water heating solutions (Toronto, Ontario, June 11, 2008) Green$aver, Ontario’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to advancing environmental energy efficiency, has been awarded the contract for project management and implementation of a solar water heating initiative by WISE—West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy. The program is available to residents in the area (NW of B...... Click here to read this release
Things to Consider When Choosing an Energy Assessor
Published Tue, 3 Jun 2008 08:21:22 EST Read More
Things to Consider When Choosing an Energy Assessor Secret Shopping for an Energy Assessor at the recent Green Living Show (Toronto, Ontario, June 3, 2008) In April, members of the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI) visited the 2008 Green Living Show in Toronto to conduct secret shopping on home energy assessment organizations. Of the four energy audit companies they secretly surveyed, only one met 100% of OAHI criteria. Green$aver was found to be the most e...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Minister of Energy and Chief Energy Conservation Officer to help celebrate the grand opening of Green$aver’s new headquarters
Published Thu, 3 Apr 2008 06:33:31 EST Read More
Attention: News, Energy, Environment and Community Calendar Editors Ontario Minister of Energy and Chief Energy Conservation Officer to help celebrate the grand opening of Green$aver’s new headquarters Celebration will also recognize Green$aver for completing 35,000 home energy audits (Toronto) Green$aver, the leading GTA home energy audit and non-profit, environmental energy efficient company is inviting the public and friends to join them as they celebrate th...... Click here to read this release