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.
This lending program is possible through a partnership with the City of Kelowna and FortisBC.
Download the FLIR ONE App for iOS
Technical Support
FLIR.CustHelp.com
How to use the FLIR ONE Thermal Imaging Camera
How to Check a House for Missing Insulation with FLIR ONE
Thermal Imaging 101 with FLIR ONE
Additional Resources
Better Homes BC
Better Homes helps British Columbians find rebates that save energy and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
FortisBC: Energy-Saving Tips
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
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
Loan Period
Borrow Library of Things kits for up to 28 days.
Renewals
Library of Things kits may be renewed once if no one else is waiting.
Returning Your Kit
Return the kit directly to a staff member at an ORL location. Please do not place Library of Things kits in a book drop or leave them outside the library.
Lost or Damaged Pieces
Borrowers are responsible for lost, missing, or damaged pieces. See the contents list included with the kit for replacement costs.
Before You Return Your Kit
Please make sure all items are clean, in good condition, and returned to the kit.
BC One Card Members
Library of Things kits must be checked out and returned at an Okanagan Regional Library location.
