Electronic billing: fast and easy!

RNG: Recovering agricultural waste

Rent a central air conditioner and save $500

Spring-Summer 2020

Summertime… the living is easy!

Investing in a multi-plex? Really not that complex!If you’ve been looking to invest in a multi-unit building, you know that this sector of real estate has some very specific features associated with it. There are some important details well worth considering before you make an offer to purchase. As this will be a sizeable investment, you might want to view this acquisition from the perspective of an SME (Small Business Enterprise) – especially as renovations and maintenance costs on a multi-unit building are tax deductible. Our 5-point overview below outlines how to ensure you assess your project properly.

First, choose the areaThe location of the building determines the value of the property. Ensure you meet each of the building’s tenants, and make multiple visits during different times of the day.

Ensure the building is inspected by an accredited professionalIt is vital to hire a professional to properly inspect the property; price, about $500. Once you receive and review the written report, you will be positioned to assess repair costs and negotiate a fair price.

Calculate the real income from your property If current revenue from the property is low, it may take longer for you to recoup your initial investment during the first few years, particularly if there is work that must be done. Always remain conservative in assessing any income you expect, especially if you want to stay on budget.

Review all related expensesSome costs, such as municipal and school taxes are fixed. However, you have the flexibility to shop around for insurance and maintenance services, such as gardening and snow removal.

Check the building’s energy efficiency Heating, insulation, windows and roofs are the main sources of heat loss when these elements are not up to date. A poorly functioning furnace, insufficient insulation, drafty windows and doors can cause significant loss of energy, and money. Find out about the grants we offer at Énergir, that are designed to improve energy efficiency in multi-unit housing.

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Electronic billing – most practical

Check out the many benefits of electronic invoicing, from email alerts, to quick, simple access to your invoices!

To join, simply go to the “Your Account options” section of your cyberaccount. Click on “invoice receipt” tab and select “electronic invoice”.

Register at energir.com/cyberaccount.

Are you moving?As soon as you have your new address, let us know.

That way you won’t receive a natural gas bill that’s not yours.

It’s easy to make the change in your online account at energir.com or by contacting customer services at info@energir.com or 1 800 361-4568.

Notes

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Today, most of us understand the need to collect and recycle organic leftovers in our homes and for brown bins to be easily accessible, however our understanding of widespread agricultural waste recovery is not as rich as it is in the US and parts of Europe. Biomethanation, the technology that allows us to transform organic waste from agricultural or domestic sources into renewable natural gas (RNG), is a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Agricultural waste, previously considered harmful, can now be repurposed as a 100% renewable and local energy source.

Happiness… It’s growing in a meadow in Warwick! This spring, construction begins on Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick’s biomenthanation plant. The Coop will become the first agricultural cooperative dedicated to the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Québec. This project brings together a dozen agricultural producers, resulting in RNG production using slurry, manure and organic residue from different businesses in the area. Over 2 million m3 of RNG will be injected into the gas network, annually; that will be enough to supply over 1,000 homes with renewable energy. The Coop’s biomenthanation plant will also generate digestate, a high-quality, non-odorous fertilizing material. This will be distributed among the Coop’s agricultural producers, as a truly wonderful example of our growing circular economy!

Annually that’s over

Over

injected into the gas network

to produce RNG

Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick brings together more than

homes will be supplied with renewable energy

Taking the bull by the horns in agricultural waste

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20

-06

-EN

Before you dig: be safe! Call Info-Excavation!A gas pipe, electrical cables or other services could be right under your feet. Find out first!

Visit info-ex.com

Save $500Rent a central air conditioner, starting at $50 a month with Gaz Métro Plus before August 1, 2020, and save $500.

• No initial cash outlay• Full parts and labour warranty for the entire rental period• Fixed and favourable monthly payments

Ask about the best option for your needs.Call 1 866 641-7587 or visit gazmetroplus.com

home sweet homeSinging cicadas & buzzing saws: sounds of our summer season

Installating a low-flow shower head or a water aerator is strongly recommended to help reduce hot water and energy use. Whether hand-held or fix-mounted, there are many products available, including those from 4Solutions Ecofitt with WaterSense certification. If you select a new shower head, ensure it meets environmental standards with maximum water flow at 7.6 L / min.

It’s a fact: Quebecers use lots of drinking water. Presently, this precious natural resource, is widely available. However, it is vital we protect it!

Stylishly saving water and energy

The average Quebecer consumes

of drinking water a day, or 5 above-ground pools a year.

That is double the consumption of Europeans and almost

agricultural producers

million m3

of RNG

Bath and shower use represents

What’s more, heating water is the second leading source of in-home energy consumption.

of water consumption in Québec homes.

above the Canadian average.

18%

10

2

1,000

35%400 L

We all love summers in Québec. It’s a time when sounds from humming birds and cicadas, buzzing bees and saws fill the air! And when our official moving day is over, home renovations become our new national sport! Your neighbours will always appreciate that you maintain your property, enhancing its natural beauty and the value of the area. However, so as to maintain these good relationships, here are a few simple acts of courtesy that apply during any outdoor maintenance work you undertake.

A quick visit with your neighbours, to share the expected start date of your work, will help maintain good relationships.

When hiring contractors, share your concerns with them regarding possible noise pollution or equipment and clutter around your property.

Ensure that your neighbours’ home access, and the hours your municipality allows for outdoor work, are respected.

Share your renovation experience with your neighbours, to share advice and build stronger relationships.

Always call Info-Excavation before digging anywhere on your property.

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4

5

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2

Today, most of us understand the need to collect and recycle organic leftovers in our homes and for brown bins to be easily accessible, however our understanding of widespread agricultural waste recovery is not as rich as it is in the US and parts of Europe. Biomethanation, the technology that allows us to transform organic waste from agricultural or domestic sources into renewable natural gas (RNG), is a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Agricultural waste, previously considered harmful, can now be repurposed as a 100% renewable and local energy source.

Happiness… It’s growing in a meadow in Warwick! This spring, construction begins on Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick’s biomenthanation plant. The Coop will become the first agricultural cooperative dedicated to the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Québec. This project brings together a dozen agricultural producers, resulting in RNG production using slurry, manure and organic residue from different businesses in the area. Over 2 million m3 of RNG will be injected into the gas network, annually; that will be enough to supply over 1,000 homes with renewable energy. The Coop’s biomenthanation plant will also generate digestate, a high-quality, non-odorous fertilizing material. This will be distributed among the Coop’s agricultural producers, as a truly wonderful example of our growing circular economy!

Annually that’s over

Over

injected into the gas network

to produce RNG

Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick brings together more than

homes will be supplied with renewable energy

Taking the bull by the horns in agricultural waste

20

20

-06

-EN

Before you dig: be safe! Call Info-Excavation!A gas pipe, electrical cables or other services could be right under your feet. Find out first!

Visit info-ex.com

Save $500Rent a central air conditioner, starting at $50 a month with Gaz Métro Plus before August 1, 2020, and save $500.

• No initial cash outlay• Full parts and labour warranty for the entire rental period• Fixed and favourable monthly payments

Ask about the best option for your needs.Call 1 866 641-7587 or visit gazmetroplus.com

home sweet homeSinging cicadas & buzzing saws: sounds of our summer season

Installating a low-flow shower head or a water aerator is strongly recommended to help reduce hot water and energy use. Whether hand-held or fix-mounted, there are many products available, including those from 4Solutions Ecofitt with WaterSense certification. If you select a new shower head, ensure it meets environmental standards with maximum water flow at 7.6 L / min.

It’s a fact: Quebecers use lots of drinking water. Presently, this precious natural resource, is widely available. However, it is vital we protect it!

Stylishly saving water and energy

The average Quebecer consumes

of drinking water a day, or 5 above-ground pools a year.

That is double the consumption of Europeans and almost

agricultural producers

million m3

of RNG

Bath and shower use represents

What’s more, heating water is the second leading source of in-home energy consumption.

of water consumption in Québec homes.

above the Canadian average.

18%

10

2

1,000

35%400 L

We all love summers in Québec. It’s a time when sounds from humming birds and cicadas, buzzing bees and saws fill the air! And when our official moving day is over, home renovations become our new national sport! Your neighbours will always appreciate that you maintain your property, enhancing its natural beauty and the value of the area. However, so as to maintain these good relationships, here are a few simple acts of courtesy that apply during any outdoor maintenance work you undertake.

A quick visit with your neighbours, to share the expected start date of your work, will help maintain good relationships.

When hiring contractors, share your concerns with them regarding possible noise pollution or equipment and clutter around your property.

Ensure that your neighbours’ home access, and the hours your municipality allows for outdoor work, are respected.

Share your renovation experience with your neighbours, to share advice and build stronger relationships.

Always call Info-Excavation before digging anywhere on your property.

Electronic billing: fast and easy!

RNG: Recovering agricultural waste

Rent a central air conditioner and save $500

Spring-Summer 2020

Summertime… the living is easy!

Investing in a multi-plex? Really not that complex!If you’ve been looking to invest in a multi-unit building, you know that this sector of real estate has some very specific features associated with it. There are some important details well worth considering before you make an offer to purchase. As this will be a sizeable investment, you might want to view this acquisition from the perspective of an SME (Small Business Enterprise) – especially as renovations and maintenance costs on a multi-unit building are tax deductible. Our 5-point overview below outlines how to ensure you assess your project properly.

First, choose the areaThe location of the building determines the value of the property. Ensure you meet each of the building’s tenants, and make multiple visits during different times of the day.

Ensure the building is inspected by an accredited professionalIt is vital to hire a professional to properly inspect the property; price, about $500. Once you receive and review the written report, you will be positioned to assess repair costs and negotiate a fair price.

Calculate the real income from your property If current revenue from the property is low, it may take longer for you to recoup your initial investment during the first few years, particularly if there is work that must be done. Always remain conservative in assessing any income you expect, especially if you want to stay on budget.

Review all related expensesSome costs, such as municipal and school taxes are fixed. However, you have the flexibility to shop around for insurance and maintenance services, such as gardening and snow removal.

Check the building’s energy efficiency Heating, insulation, windows and roofs are the main sources of heat loss when these elements are not up to date. A poorly functioning furnace, insufficient insulation, drafty windows and doors can cause significant loss of energy, and money. Find out about the grants we offer at Énergir, that are designed to improve energy efficiency in multi-unit housing.

2

3

1 4

5

Electronic billing – most practical

Check out the many benefits of electronic invoicing, from email alerts, to quick, simple access to your invoices!

To join, simply go to the “Your Account options” section of your cyberaccount. Click on “invoice receipt” tab and select “electronic invoice”.

Register at energir.com/cyberaccount.

Are you moving?As soon as you have your new address, let us know.

That way you won’t receive a natural gas bill that’s not yours.

It’s easy to make the change in your online account at energir.com or by contacting customer services at info@energir.com or 1 800 361-4568.

Notes

Electronic billing: fast and easy!

RNG: Recovering agricultural waste

Rent a central air conditioner and save $500

Spring-Summer 2020

Summertime… the living is easy!

Investing in a multi-plex? Really not that complex!If you’ve been looking to invest in a multi-unit building, you know that this sector of real estate has some very specific features associated with it. There are some important details well worth considering before you make an offer to purchase. As this will be a sizeable investment, you might want to view this acquisition from the perspective of an SME (Small Business Enterprise) – especially as renovations and maintenance costs on a multi-unit building are tax deductible. Our 5-point overview below outlines how to ensure you assess your project properly.

First, choose the areaThe location of the building determines the value of the property. Ensure you meet each of the building’s tenants, and make multiple visits during different times of the day.

Ensure the building is inspected by an accredited professionalIt is vital to hire a professional to properly inspect the property; price, about $500. Once you receive and review the written report, you will be positioned to assess repair costs and negotiate a fair price.

Calculate the real income from your property If current revenue from the property is low, it may take longer for you to recoup your initial investment during the first few years, particularly if there is work that must be done. Always remain conservative in assessing any income you expect, especially if you want to stay on budget.

Review all related expensesSome costs, such as municipal and school taxes are fixed. However, you have the flexibility to shop around for insurance and maintenance services, such as gardening and snow removal.

Check the building’s energy efficiency Heating, insulation, windows and roofs are the main sources of heat loss when these elements are not up to date. A poorly functioning furnace, insufficient insulation, drafty windows and doors can cause significant loss of energy, and money. Find out about the grants we offer at Énergir, that are designed to improve energy efficiency in multi-unit housing.

2

3

1 4

5

Electronic billing – most practical

Check out the many benefits of electronic invoicing, from email alerts, to quick, simple access to your invoices!

To join, simply go to the “Your Account options” section of your cyberaccount. Click on “invoice receipt” tab and select “electronic invoice”.

Register at energir.com/cyberaccount.

Are you moving?As soon as you have your new address, let us know.

That way you won’t receive a natural gas bill that’s not yours.

It’s easy to make the change in your online account at energir.com or by contacting customer services at info@energir.com or 1 800 361-4568.

Notes

3

4

5

1

2

Today, most of us understand the need to collect and recycle organic leftovers in our homes and for brown bins to be easily accessible, however our understanding of widespread agricultural waste recovery is not as rich as it is in the US and parts of Europe. Biomethanation, the technology that allows us to transform organic waste from agricultural or domestic sources into renewable natural gas (RNG), is a viable solution for reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). Agricultural waste, previously considered harmful, can now be repurposed as a 100% renewable and local energy source.

Happiness… It’s growing in a meadow in Warwick! This spring, construction begins on Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick’s biomenthanation plant. The Coop will become the first agricultural cooperative dedicated to the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Québec. This project brings together a dozen agricultural producers, resulting in RNG production using slurry, manure and organic residue from different businesses in the area. Over 2 million m3 of RNG will be injected into the gas network, annually; that will be enough to supply over 1,000 homes with renewable energy. The Coop’s biomenthanation plant will also generate digestate, a high-quality, non-odorous fertilizing material. This will be distributed among the Coop’s agricultural producers, as a truly wonderful example of our growing circular economy!

Annually that’s over

Over

injected into the gas network

to produce RNG

Coop Agri-Énergie Warwick brings together more than

homes will be supplied with renewable energy

Taking the bull by the horns in agricultural waste

20

20

-06

-EN

Before you dig: be safe! Call Info-Excavation!A gas pipe, electrical cables or other services could be right under your feet. Find out first!

Visit info-ex.com

Save $500Rent a central air conditioner, starting at $50 a month with Gaz Métro Plus before August 1, 2020, and save $500.

• No initial cash outlay• Full parts and labour warranty for the entire rental period• Fixed and favourable monthly payments

Ask about the best option for your needs.Call 1 866 641-7587 or visit gazmetroplus.com

home sweet homeSinging cicadas & buzzing saws: sounds of our summer season

Installating a low-flow shower head or a water aerator is strongly recommended to help reduce hot water and energy use. Whether hand-held or fix-mounted, there are many products available, including those from 4Solutions Ecofitt with WaterSense certification. If you select a new shower head, ensure it meets environmental standards with maximum water flow at 7.6 L / min.

It’s a fact: Quebecers use lots of drinking water. Presently, this precious natural resource, is widely available. However, it is vital we protect it!

Stylishly saving water and energy

The average Quebecer consumes

of drinking water a day, or 5 above-ground pools a year.

That is double the consumption of Europeans and almost

agricultural producers

million m3

of RNG

Bath and shower use represents

What’s more, heating water is the second leading source of in-home energy consumption.

of water consumption in Québec homes.

above the Canadian average.

18%

10

2

1,000

35%400 L

We all love summers in Québec. It’s a time when sounds from humming birds and cicadas, buzzing bees and saws fill the air! And when our official moving day is over, home renovations become our new national sport! Your neighbours will always appreciate that you maintain your property, enhancing its natural beauty and the value of the area. However, so as to maintain these good relationships, here are a few simple acts of courtesy that apply during any outdoor maintenance work you undertake.

A quick visit with your neighbours, to share the expected start date of your work, will help maintain good relationships.

When hiring contractors, share your concerns with them regarding possible noise pollution or equipment and clutter around your property.

Ensure that your neighbours’ home access, and the hours your municipality allows for outdoor work, are respected.

Share your renovation experience with your neighbours, to share advice and build stronger relationships.

Always call Info-Excavation before digging anywhere on your property.