Take the One-Tonne Challenge

The Government of Canada has asked all Canadians to take the One Tonne Challenge by reducing their annual green house gas GHG emissions by one tonne, or about 20 percent.

For more information on the One Tonne Challenge, visit the Web site at www.climatechange.gc.ca.

Energy Star

Manufacturers and dealers who want to sell ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors and skylights in Canada must sign an administrative arrangement with Natural Resources, Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) which administers the ENERGY STAR in Canada. By signing the arrangement, the manufacturer or dealer verifies that the products to be labelled meet ENERGY STAR specifications for Canada.

For more information or to order publications on ENERGY STAR in Canada, visit the Web site at www.energystar.gc.ca

CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation)

The CMHC offers a wealth of valuable publications on subjects such as:

• The ABC’s of Windows
• Before You Start Window & Door Renovations
• Understanding Window Terminology
• Measuring Humidity in Your Home
• Fighting Mold
• And more…

To find more About Your House fact sheets and a wide variety of information publications visit the Web site www.cmhc.ca