Environment

Reliance Resolution Challenge – Daily Draw #7

Welcome back! The Reliance Resolution Challenge is into its final week and if you’re just joining us, our goal this month is to provide you with tips, encouragement and inspiration so that you can set and achieve some of your goals in 2013. Looking to save for a big trip, get back into shape or just be a better person this year? Hopefully we and our facebook community can assist in helping you do just that.

If you haven’t been to our facebook page, be sure to do so and when you do, make sure you enter for your chance at our iPad Mini Grand Prize – just click on the Resolution Challenge tab. The big draw is this Wednesday, January 30th but between now and then we’ll also be giving away 3V Visa Prepaid Vouchers as part of our daily challenges. Click here for complete Contest Rules & Regulations.

Today’s winner in the Resolution Challenge is Johnathan Wykaw – Congratulations!!! You’ve won a $30.00 VISA Prepaid Voucher! Please contact me at rmassingham@reliancecomfort.com to claim your prize.

To qualify for tomorrow’s draw, we want to know – What is the biggest challenge you face in 2013 and what is your plan to overcome it? Share your plan now and as always, please share, like or tweet this post.

 

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Keeping the Environment Top-of-Mind During Winter

December 6, 2012

Wet and cold weather spells can bring on undesirable and hazardous conditions. Many people do whatever it takes to stay comfortable and safe during the winter months, and while there are many effective actions you can take to cope with the cold weather, not all of them are considered eco-friendly.   It seems as though [...]

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Simple Ways To Save On Heating Costs This Winter

November 5, 2012

Keeping your heating costs down this winter doesn’t have to involve a great deal of work or money. In most regions throughout Canada, heating during the cold months accounts for your home’s highest energy bills throughout the year, so anything you can do to lower these bills will leave more money in your pocket. Here [...]

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Reliance Fall Better Home Challenge – Daily Draw #1

October 12, 2012

Welcome back everyone! We have officially kicked off the Reliance Fall Better Home Challenge and over the next few weeks our goal is to share and discuss ways to save energy and stay comfortable as we gear up for the big chill. We hope you can join us daily for great discussions, cool ideas and [...]

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Waste Reduction Week: Are You Up for the Challenge?

October 5, 2012

The week of October 15–21, 2012 is Waste Reduction Week (WRW) in Canada. Founded in 2001, WRW was born of the collective efforts of a number of local and regional recycling councils and environmental groups who wanted to pool their resources and expand their reach into one national event targeted at reducing household waste.  According [...]

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How to Read an EnerGuide Label

September 5, 2012

If you’re in the market for new appliances or home comfort equipment, you know how expensive it can be. When it comes to such an important investment, you need to make sure you choose the products that will perform well over time while also saving you money on your energy bills.   Fortunately, the EnerGuide [...]

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Reliance Eco-Summer Challenge – Daily Draw #5

July 13, 2012

Welcome back everyone! The Reliance Eco-Summer Challenge is at the half-way point and our goal this month is to share and discuss ways we can keep cool, save money and reduce our impact on the environment along the way. Thanks to everyone for sharing the types of Energy Star rated appliances and electronic devices you [...]

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Five A/C Operating Tips That Help Control Energy Costs

July 4, 2012

Summertime means high energy bills for many homeowners. If you’re concerned about increased cooling costs, consider these five simple A/C operating tips to keep your bills manageable this summer: Change air filters regularly: The filters in your system help keep your air clean, but they are also important for efficiency. Your A/C has to work [...]

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Air Purification Gives Indoor Air Quality An Upgrade

July 4, 2012

It may be hard to believe, but did you know that the air inside your home may be more contaminated than the air outside? The Environmental Protection Agency states that indoor air can contain as many as five times the amount of pollutants as outdoor air. That’s significant, especially if you suffer from allergies or [...]

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Showcasing Sustainable Living in an Existing Neighbourhood.

May 4, 2012

Reliance is a leading sponsor and project manager for the Green Home Makeover project in Peel – a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) initiative to select one home to participate in a free Green Home Makeover. The Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP) Makeover will show residents how to save water and energy and [...]

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