Mississauga Hosts Home Retrofits 101 Session to Boost Energy Efficiency

MISSISSAUGA – Mississauga residents looking to improve their home’s energy efficiency and reduce utility costs are invited to the Home Retrofits 101 session on Saturday, November 30. Hosted by the City of Mississauga, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Silverthorne Room at the Mississauga Valley Community Centre, located at 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd.

The session is part of the City’s Cooksville SNAP initiative and is being delivered in partnership with the Centre for Community Energy Transformation (CCET), Toronto and Region Conservation, and Credit Valley Conservation. The event aims to empower homeowners and renters with practical knowledge on making energy-efficient upgrades that save money and contribute to the fight against climate change.

Event Highlights

Attendees will learn about:

• Basics of home energy use
• Steps to reduce energy bills
• Retrofits to enhance energy efficiency

Participants will also have the opportunity to win exciting prizes, including energy-saving kits, an electric grill, and an Ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat.

Join our Home Energy 101 session to learn the basics of home energy efficiency and how you can save on your energy bill.

Details:
📆Sat, Nov 30 from 10am to noon
📍Mississauga Valley CC

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Personalized Energy Coaching

For those unsure where to start, CCET offers free home-energy coaching sessions to guide homeowners through the retrofit process. The organization, dedicated to advancing a low-carbon future in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon, provides resources to help residents adopt low-carbon and resilient technologies.

Importance of Energy Audits

The City encourages residents to begin their retrofit journey with an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation, conducted by registered energy advisors. This audit provides an efficiency report and an EnerGuide rating to help identify the best upgrades for each home.

Simple Retrofits with Big Impacts

Energy retrofits don’t have to break the bank. Some cost-effective measures include:

• Switching to LED bulbs
• Using smart plugs to reduce standby power
• Reducing heating or cooling in unused rooms
• Sealing air leaks and improving insulation

Heat Pumps: Efficient Heating and Cooling

For those ready to make a significant change, the session will discuss the benefits of installing a heat pump, an energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems. Heat pumps use electricity to provide three times the heating capability of a furnace, offering reduced carbon emissions and lower energy costs.

Supporting the Climate Change Action Plan

The Home Retrofits 101 session aligns with Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan, which emphasizes partnerships like the one with CCET to provide residents with actionable information on adopting sustainable practices.

For more information about the event or to schedule a home-energy coaching session, visit the CCET website.