HERO Highlights Video

Did you miss out on attending the Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) webinar? You can now review the webinar highlights below or on Markham's YouTube page.

The highlight video is focused on helping homeowners understand their energy use, recognize the benefits of energy efficiency, and confidently retrofit the home leading to reduced energy bills and improved home comfort. Learn from our webinar facilitator, Marcus Hinds P.Eng., MBA, CEM, PMP, a Certified Energy Manager with more than ten years experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) optimization and Energy Auditing.

Key Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 - What is an Energy Audit/Evaluation
  • 00:02:09 - The Blower Door Test
  • 00:04:11 - The Meaning and Importance of R-value
  • 00:05:01 - The Role of Insulation
  • 00:06:49 - Types of Insulation
  • 00:10:06 - Furnaces
  • 00:12:17 - Energy Star Furnaces
  • 00:14:14 - Energy Star Air Conditioners
  • 00:15:33 - Heat Pumps
  • 00:16:40 - Types of Heat Pumps
  • 00:18:08 - Smart Thermostats
  • 00:19:50 - Tankless Water Heaters



Video produced in partnership with The City of Markham, The City of Richmond Hill, Humber College, and Enbridge Gas. Please contact sustainaiblity[@]markham.ca with any questions.

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