The toolkit includes the following:

  • Kill-A-Watt Meter
    Measures the energy demand of an electrical appliance.

  • Digital Thermometer
    Measures the temperature of areas, objects and surfaces.

  • Imaging Infrared Camera
    Locate heat-loss trouble areas, even in hard-to-reach places.

  • Stopwatch
    Records accurate time for a shower or tap flow rate test.

  • LED Light Bulb
    Use the Kill-A-Watt Meter to see the difference in energy use compared to a conventional incandescent or compact fluorescent light bulb.

  • A Battery Charger and Rechargeable Batteries

The first step on any energy efficiency journey is a home energy audit.

We recommend hiring a certified Energy Advisor to undertake a full audit. However, you can borrow the Biosphere Institutes Home Energy Evaluation Toolkit (HEET) if you are not ready to make that financial commitment.

HEET supplies residents of the Bow Valley with tools to determine how energy is used in the home and provides tips and strategies on how to improve your home's energy efficiency. It’s a Do-It-Yourself home energy audit!

Any one of three toolkits will be available to borrow soon from your local library.

 
 
 

This project was made possible by a grant from Fortis Alberta