In this episode Shawna chats with the dynamic and knowledgeable Doug Tarry—an award-winning home-builder in Southern Ontario. He has built more net zero labeled homes than any other builder in Canada. He is currently writing a book that will serve as a guide for homebuilders.

· Listen to find out why focusing solely on energy can actually increase your carbon footprint!

· A big vision company with an even bigger heart: Learn more about his Hope project that has made its way to the film festival circuit.

· Doug is sharing his vast experience and knowledge in a new book: find out when his book will be released.

Website: https://www.dougtarryhomes.com/

Email Address: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/doug-tarry-ltd/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DougTarryHomes

Host/Producer - Shawna Henderson [email protected]

Producer - Tanya Chedrawy [email protected]

Technical Producer - Michael Boyd [email protected]

Social Media – Anita Kirkbride www.twirp.ca

A Production of: Blue House Energy bluehouseenergy.com/

Tanya Media tanyamedia.com

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Blue House Energy’s Website by R & G - The Sustainability Agency https://www.rgstrategic.com/

Music from Arches Audio - https://archesaudio.com/ Title of Song - "Road Trip"

LINKS IN THIS EPISODE

Project Hope: https://www.dougtarryhomes.com/partners/project-hope/

Project Hope Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2cTJWua17I

What is a heat dome? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/heat-dome.html

Canadian Home Builders Association Net Zero Program: https://www.chba.ca/CHBA/HousingCanada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/CHBA/Housing_in_Canada/Net_Zero_Energy_Program/NZE_Program_Landing_Page.aspx?hkey=4af3da17-b4da-42ef-bf20-261a9cfbe39f