What is MyHEAT?
MyHEAT’s mission is to reduce the energy required to heat and cool buildings around the world. The project builds interactive tools that engage the human spirit on responsible energy use and inspire change for a better global future… This initiative provides users with the visual information they need to truly understand their energy loss, increase efficiency, reduce consumption, and save money. The approach is both innovative and practical, harnessing data to empower a worldwide reduction in urban greenhouse gas emissions, one building at a time.
Main Benefits
A look at the key figures and facts reveals the core advantages of this project:
- Promote Energy Literacy
- Reducing Consumption and GHG Emissions
- Combating Energy Poverty
- Over 15 years of combined academic and commercial experience in aerial thermal imaging
- Climate Neutral Certified status for company emissions every year since 2020
- Carbon removal credits purchased in 2023 to go above and beyond traditional carbon offsets
Thermal Imaging Expertise
MyHEAT is recognized as an expert in aerial thermal imaging, combining more than 15 years of experience that spans both academic and commercial fields. The thermal infrared Heat Loss Maps are based on the award-winning technology developed at the University of Calgary. Using leading-edge proprietary methods, the project continuously detects, maps, and monitors invisible energy waste and the untapped potential for energy savings across residential, municipal, commercial, and industrial buildings. These maps also enable comparisons across cities and over time… which is truly an impressive feat.
Commitment to Sustainability
The project stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability. MyHEAT proudly maintains Climate Neutral Certified status for its company emissions every year since 2020. Measuring and offsetting its carbon footprint with high-quality, verified carbon offset credits, the project is deeply dedicated to reducing emissions in the future with a concrete emissions reduction plan. For the first time in 2023, carbon removal credits were purchased to go beyond traditional carbon offsets alone, a clear indication of the forward-thinking environmental strategy that drives the project.
Collaborations and Global Impact
Working with utilities and governments across North America, MyHEAT plays a crucial role in helping partners reach energy efficiency and renewable energy goals. This collaboration creates a ripple effect that inspires local change for a better global future. The project relies on large-scale data processing to establish where energy is escaping from buildings while also integrating solar irradiation data to show solar potential. Such technical achievements are paired with a passion for energy efficiency and a commitment to innovation, making the project a key player in the journey toward a more sustainable urban environment.
Innovative Data-Driven Solutions
The platform is not just about collecting data; it transforms large-scale energy metrics into easily understandable, actionable insights. By focusing on accurate detection and precise mapping, MyHEAT turns invisible energy waste into visible, manageable challenges. The intuitive design of the interactive tools helps users see exactly where energy losses occur, encouraging them to take steps that not only improve efficiency but also reduce overall energy consumption. This innovative approach blends technology with a genuine drive to promote responsible energy use, encouraging a hands-on experience that feels natural and engaging… almost like having a conversation about energy efficiency.
Project Impact – SDGs
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – by providing tools that reduce energy consumption and optimize heating and cooling
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – by empowering urban areas to lower greenhouse gas emissions one building at a time
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by actively measuring, offsetting, and reducing emissions with certified credits
- SDG 1: No Poverty – by combating energy poverty and ensuring energy efficiency improvements benefit all communities
An Eye Toward the Future
The ongoing development and implementation of proprietary methods demonstrate that MyHEAT is not content to rest on its laurels. Every new innovation in data processing and thermal imaging technology further cements the project’s place as a leader in responsible energy management. The platform is built on a foundation of transparency and scientific accuracy, ensuring that the energy savings and environmental benefits are real and measurable. This forward-thinking initiative continues to inspire change across multiple sectors, driving home the point that every building can contribute to a reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. The combination of academic rigor and commercial expertise makes it possible to not only see the invisible but also to act on it. With a dynamic, engaging approach that sometimes feels conversational and refreshingly real… the project is setting a benchmark in how technology can fight climate change while delivering tangible benefits for society.
