What resources are available for DIY home energy improvements?

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

• Building Envelope Retrofits [1.5 MB PDF]
• Mechanical Retrofit Planning [370 KB PDF]
• Insulation [282 KB PDF]
• Bathrooms [455 KB PDF]
• Basements [611 KB PDF]

Natural Resources Canada

• Keeping the Heat In

BC Housing

• Best Practices for Air Sealing and Insulation Retrofits [5.03 MB PDF]
• Consumer Guide to Window and Door Replacement [4.3 MB PDF]

BC Hydro

• Draftproofing 
• Water Saving
• Showerheads
• Insulation [297 KB PDF]
• Heating Systems
• Fireplaces
• Fridge and Freezer

FortisBC

• Energy-Saving Tips
• How-to Videos

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