Energy Efficiency
The City of Dorval is pleased to be able to offer its citizens a home energy evaluation kit to help them better understand their home’s energy consumption while also helping them identify ways to save energy in their house.
While not the equivalent of an EnerGuide extensive energy evaluation, this kit will allow you to do your own assessment of your home's potential energy savings.
By taking a few simple and cost-effective actions, you will get a clear picture of your energy consumption and make your home more environmentally-friendly, while reducing your impact on the environment, as well as the City’s. Together, we can make a difference!
Toolkit Content
Along with a detailed guide and high-level instructions on how to use the tools, the case comprises the following:
♦ Electricity Usage Monitor
Measures the energy demand of an electrical appliance.
♦ Imaging IR (Infrared) Thermometer
Measures the temperature of areas, objects, and surfaces.
♦ LED Lightbulb
Use with the electricity usage monitor to see the difference in energy use compared to a conventional incandescent or compact fluorescent lightbulb.
♦ Light Meter
Measures the amount of light in a room.
♦ Stopwatch
Records accurate time for shower or tap flow rate test.
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Borrowing procédure
Residents can reserve the toolkit
- in person at the Dorval Library (1401 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore)
- by phone (at 514 633-4170
- or online by accessing their library client file (biblioweb.ville.dorval.qc.ca)
The user has 3 days to pick up the kit once the reservation notice has been sent.
Loan terms
- Loans are for adult members of the Library only and their file must be in good standing.
- The loan is for a ten-day period and is free but it cannot be renewed.
Late fees
Please note that there is a specific late fee for this tool, despite the abolition of late fees at the Library.
- The late fees are set at $50 per week. After a two-week period, the full value of the kit will be charged ($500), in addition to the late fee already assessed.
- Replacement fees for lost or damaged items, up to the maximum of the total worth of the toolkit ($500)
If, at any point, you require help while using the Home Energy Toolkit or if you would like more advice about conserving home energy, please contact the City of Dorval’s Environment Committee at DorvalEnviro@ville.dorval.qc.ca.
Instruction manuals - Detailed versions