“ Windows that are Energy Star certified for the climate zone in which you live( the GTA is Zone 2)- or colder- are the best energy performers of all makes and models on the mainstream market. They meet strict technical specifications for high efficiency— without compromising features or performance in other areas.
Energy Star certified windows are certified by an independent accredited agency for energy performance and insulating glass durability. These certified products often have longer warranties than conventional products. Not all window manufacturers make Energy Star windows.”
GRAYWATER RECOVERY SYSTEM
Michal is striving to implement graywater recovery systems into all of Ambassador’ s new home builds effective 2016. He believes this is one of the most underutilized energy efficiency opportunities.
“ In simple terms, a device captures heat from residential water, through a process often called graywater heat recovery. The incoming cold water from the city flows first through a heat exchanger where it is prewarmed by heat from graywater flowing out from such activities as dishwashing or showering. This saves money for the homeowner as the cold water from the city is pre-warmed, rather than flowing directly into a hot water tank or boiler where a lot of energy is used to heat it up. Typical household devices receiving graywater from a shower can recover up to 60 % of the heat that would otherwise go to waste.
Beyond that, the graywater generated from showers, baths and sinks enters the graywater system and passes over the recover ' s filter system removing fine particles from the water before it enters a holding tank. Once the bath or shower is finished, the system automatically begins the cleaning of the filter through its chlorination cycle. The water from the holding tank fills your toilet tanks and is used for the irrigation of your lawn.
As graywater contains fewer pathogens than domestic wastewater, it is generally safer to handle and easier to treat and reuse on-site for toilet flushing, landscape or crop irrigation, and other non-potable uses. As long as your clients are willing to use non toxic and low sodium soap, you can add clothes washing machines and dishwashers to the systems.
Energy savings + water conservation = money saved. A huge win for both the client and the environment!”