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● What a home energy assessment is and why all homeowners should think about getting one
● How programs like the Canada Greener Homes Initiative can provide grants of up to $5,600 for energy-efficient upgrades
● Ways that solar energy can be incorporated into renovations and new builds
Rick Martin is the Energy Advisor at Energy View. He loves to translate the complex and technical world of energy upgrades into tangible, energy-saving solutions for homeowners. After working in technology consulting for many years, Rick saw the potential to make a real difference in the world by addressing carbon emissions from residential homes in Canada. He became certified by Natural Resources Canada to perform home energy assessments and he now spends his days helping Vancouver Islanders improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Based out of Comox Valley, he appreciates being able to combine his interests in numbers, people, and the environment in his current work!
Bruce Moss is the Master Electrician at Son Solar. He got enthralled by solar power when his father became an early adopter of the technology. After working in a few different settings and becoming a father to two young children, Bruce started his solar business to promote a greener future for the next generation. Often working with homeowners who wish to reduce their energy bills and do good for the planet, he enjoys educating them on the advancements and benefits of solar power. As a lifelong Vancouver Islander, he currently lives in the Cowichan Valley where he spends much of his free time on the rugby field.
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