News Update

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Keeping everyone updated, the budget was just released and for those that are interested, I have included it here.

From page 115 of the new Budget Document, I have included the following quotation:

"$400 million in 2011–12 for the ecoENERGY Retrofit –Homes program to help homeowners make their homes more energy efficient and reduce the burden of high energy costs. Further details regarding this program will be announced in the near future."

As of the time that I composed this email, we have not received any further direction from NRCan. In the coming hours, days or weeks, I will keep everyone updated, but anticipate that we will have to wait for the budget to pass before the program is formally reintroduced.

DelRoy Inspection is ready to perform your energy audit. Call for your appointment today ... 519-954-4431

TOU Prices Change to 7pm

As of May 1, off-peak time-of-use (TOU) prices will start at 7:00pm for the summer period. TOU prices are in the process of being implemented across Ontario. The majority of residential, small business and other designated consumers such as farms will be on TOU rates in 2011.

Check out www.ieso.ca/TOU for more information.

How to Save ON Energy

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has launched a series of conservation programs designed for all types of businesses, industry and public sector consumers. The programs help to fund energy audits, retrofit existing equipment and pursue new construction that exceeds existing building codes.

To learn more, visit www.saveONenergy.ca/business.

The legislative Assembly of Ontario has completed the Second reading of Bill 182, Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011. It has been Ordered referred to the Standing Committee on Social Policy

Short Summary

The Bill enacts the Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011 and amends the Building Code Act, 1992 with respect to radon.

The Act provides for the establishment of the Ontario Radon Registry, and requires radon measurement specialists and laboratories to provide the Registry with specified information.

The Minister is required to educate the public about radon, and to encourage homeowners to measure the radon levels in their homes and take remedial action, if necessary.

The Minister is also required to ensure that the radon level in every provincially owned dwelling is measured and that remedial action is taken, if necessary. Similarly, owners of enclosed workplaces are required to ensure that the radon level in an enclosed workplace is measured and that remedial action is taken, if necessary.

The Building Code Act, 1992 is amended to provide authority for regulations that require dwellings to be constructed in a way that minimizes radon entry and facilitates post-construction radon removal. The Minister is required to review those requirements within five years after day the Radon Awareness and Prevention Act, 2011 comes into force.

Ask us how to get a Radon Test for FREE with your Home Inspection.

DelRoy Inspections is now performing Performance Testing for home services.

Window Installation Performance Audit - For all home owners that just spent thousands of dollars on those new windows and want to assure themselves that they got the best job possible.

Insulation Performance Audit - Did you receive the best value, did the contractor fill all the cavities?

Energy Usage Performance Audit - Have all your appliances checked. Where am I spending my Electricity $$$?

Senior Safe Home Audit - I am now a senior and want to stay in my home. What do I need to know to make the most of my senior years? What changes will I need to make to make my home SENIOR SAFE?

Solar Potential Performance Audit - Is my house a good house for solar? Am I eligible? How do I start?

Air Quality Performance Audit - My house smells musty? What can I do?

Water Quality Performance Audit - What is in my Water? All the other stuff you need to know!

HRV - ERV Performance Audit - What is this think I have in my basement? How does it work? What am I supposed to do? Do I have to clean it?