Publications

Hydro Ottawa is pleased to make the following publications available to you online. Additional residential, business, and corporate publications are also available.

While a selection of Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency publications has been included, a complete listing is available on their Web site.

Currents

Currents - Summer 2010
Inside...
* Time-of-Use Rates. Reducing peak demand makes good sense.
* Summer Conservation Tips.
* Dig Safe. Call before you dig.
* Bringing Conservation to You. Ottawa's Conservation Van is at an event near you this summer.
* Livestock Farmers... and more...

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Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning Your Home
Find out about all aspects of air conditioning your home to make the correct cooling choice. This booklet describes air conditioning equipment and discusses the factors involved in selecting, installing, operating and maintaining an air conditioning system.

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Heating and Cooling with a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are efficient heating and cooling systems that can reduce your energy costs. This booklet describes common types of heat pumps and discusses factors to consider when choosing, installing, operating and maintaining your heat pump.File

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Heating with Electricity
Describes electricity as a heating option, the types of heat distribution systems, how to get the most out of your heating system, what to consider when purchasing a furnace or heater and how to calculate your projected heating costs.

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Operating and Maintaining Your Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
This booklet discusses the need for mechanical ventilation in today's homes and explains the components of an HRV system, how to operate and maintain the system, and how to solve operating problems. This information is of use to occupants of homes with HRVs.

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EnerGuide Room Air Conditioner Directory 2009
Lists most room air conditioners sold in Canada, describes the EnerGuide label for room air conditioners and helps compare the energy efficiency of all models.

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Home Building

The New R-2000 Home
Thousands of Canadians enjoy the advantages of living in an R-2000 Home, such as lower energy bills, proper ventilation and cleaner indoor air. This fact sheet describes how this uniquely Canadian technology, which has gained international recognition, is becoming even better and resulting in even lower energy bills.

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Corporate

CDM Retrospective Report 2005-2007
Coalition of Large Distributors - Retrospective Report 2005-2007

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Appliances

Consumer's Guide to Buying and Using Energy-Efficient Appliances
Major household appliances can consume up to 16 per cent of the total energy used in the home. Find out how to choose energy-efficient appliances and cut your energy costs.

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EnerGuide Appliance Directory 2009
Lists the energy consumption of major kitchen-and-laundry electrical appliances; describes the EnerGuide label for appliances, indicates the cost of using an appliance for one year and identifies Energy Star qualified products and helps consumers recognize the most energy-efficiency models.

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Keeping the Heat In
Home heating costs are your greatest energy expense. This 100-page book describes retrofit opportunities, the building materials to choose and proper renovation techniques that will save you money and make your home more comfortable.

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Energy Efficiency

Energy Conservation Tips - 65 Ways to Reduce Home Energy Use
Conserving energy at home is an easy way to save money and help reduce your environmental footprint. It’s not about changing your lifestyle – it’s about doing simple things that can make a big difference. Here are 65 TIPS to help you to reduce usage and lower energy bills.

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ENERGY STAR-Qualified Major Appliances (Factsheet)
Major appliances are one of the biggest energy users in a typical Canadian home. That's why Canadians are looking for the ENERGY STAR symbol when shopping for new appliances. They look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol to identify energy-efficient products.

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ENERGY STAR®-Qualified Consumer Electronics (Factsheet)
Consumer Electronic products that qualify for the ENERGY STAR® symbol save consumers money because they use less energy than conventional products.

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What is ENERGY STAR®? (Brochure)
The choice you make when buying energy-efficient products can lower your energy bill. The ENERGY STAR international symbol helps you quickly identify products that are the most energy efficient. This brochure provides an introduction to the symbol, an indication of where you will find it, the wide range of product categories and why you should make energy efficiency a top priority in your purchasing decisions.

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Home Renovations

Comfort, Savings, Expert Advice
Homeowners can learn how EnerGuide for Houses can reduce your energy bills, increase home comfort, ensure adequate ventilation, help in planning your next renovation and compare the energy efficiency of homes you are considering buying.

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Moisture Problems
Moisture problems can affect your health and your home's structural integrity and resale value. This fact sheet shows you how to resolve these problems.

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Air Leakage Control
Air leaks account for 25 to 40 percent of heat loss in houses. This fact sheet shows you how to solve air-leakage problems and save energy and money.

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Improving Window Energy Efficiency
Windows can account for up to 25 percent of total house heat loss. This fact sheet describes affordable and effective options to improve the energy efficiency of the windows in your house.

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Consumer Guide to Buying Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors
This guide explains new advances in window and door technologies and helps you make informed purchase decisions - whether you are replacing units in an existing home or designing a new home.

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