This 51st season of W5 launches with an investigation into the surging number of Canadians agreeing to pay thousands of dollars more to be comfortable in their homes than they need to.
Across the country, people claiming to be 'energy inspectors' are showing up on doorsteps -- convincing unsuspecting Canadians they need to buy new furnaces or air conditioners.
As W5’s Kevin Newman uncovered, it’s a well planned and hard core sales pitch that would have anyone's head spinning. Watch the episode in our player above.
Supporting documents and links
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Ontario Energy Group's response to W5's request for an on-camera interview
Alberta Energy Group's response to W5's request for an on-camera interview
Home Trust's response to W5's request for an on-camera interview
Ontario Energy Group’s notice to appeal the Compliance Order issued by the Deputy Director under the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Business Services Act
Ontario Court of Justice Summons to Eugene Farber and Ontario Energy Group with pending charges
Motion decision: Licence Appeal Tribunal - July 5, 2016