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Science & Tech
How much do you know about energy in Canada? Launching in October, Energy IQ’s curriculum-linked energy education program will teach Canadians about growing demand, the energy mix, emerging technologies, regulatory requirements and much more.
Take an interactive energy quiz, brush up on your energy vocabulary and learn more about energy in Canada at energyiq.canadiangeographic.ca.
Read more fast facts about energy in Canadian Geographic’s June issue.
People & Culture
The eight competing families explore ways to sustainably heat and cool their homes, from heat pumps to smart thermostats to geothermal systems
Environment
In the heating and cooling challenge, the participating families found ways to improve the energy efficiency of their home’s HVAC – from heat pumps to solar panels
Science & Tech
Where and how we live affect how much energy we consume. Here’s what Canada would look like if the provinces and territories were scaled to represent the amount of energy they use.
Environment
In the home envelope challenge, the Live Net Zero families evaluated their home’s structure, insulation, windows, doors, and air sealing