The Home Energy Kit helps you take a closer look at how energy is used in your home. With tools designed to measure appliance efficiency and reveal hidden heat loss, this kit makes it easier to understand where energy may be wasted and where improvements can be made.
The kit includes an Energy Monitor to measure the efficiency of household appliances and calculate electricity use over time, as well as a thermal imaging camera that works with the FLIR ONE app on most smartphones. The camera translates invisible heat into colour images, helping identify hot and cold spots in your home where insulation may be missing or air leaks may occur.
Separate kits are available for iOS and Android devices.
This lending program is possible through a partnership with the City of Kelowna and FortisBC.
How to use the FLIR ONE app
For technical support, visit FLIR.CustHelp.com
How to use the FLIR ONE Thermal Imaging Camera (YouTube video)
How to Check a House for Missing Insulation with FLIR ONE (YouTube video)
Thermal Imaging 101 with FLIR ONE (YouTube video)
Additional Resources
Better Homes BC
Better Homes helps British Columbians find rebates that save energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
FortisBC: Energy-Saving Tips
Check out these energy-saving tips and how-to videos. By making a few simple changes you can keep your energy consumption in check and even save money on your utility bills.
Government of British Columbia: Greening Your Home
Find out how you can upgrade your home for energy savings.
Government of Canada: Energy Efficiency for Homes
Find information on how to assess and improve the energy performance of old and new homes. Learn about the government programs and incentives that help Canadians consume less energy and save money.
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Lending Policy
- This kit can be borrowed for 2 weeks.
- 1 renewal if no one else is waiting for the item.
- The borrower is responsible for lost, missing, and damaged pieces (see content list with prices included with kit).
- Before returning, please ensure all items are clean and in good condition.
- Return the kit to a staff member at the front desk of your nearest ORL location. Do not use the book drop or leave them outside the library.
- BC One Card patrons: Library of Things kits must be checked out and returned to one of the Okanagan Regional Library branches.
