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Churches receive green awards
Two local congregations were honoured this past weekend for steps they’ve taken to tread more lightly on God’s green earth. See full article. ...
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added: Mar. 09 10
Ontario Installs 46 MW of Solar PV in 2009
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) reports that 40 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) contracts were in commercial operation by the end of 2009. This represents about 46 MW of installed DC capacity in the industry's standard notation. Ontario's new ...
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added: Mar. 09 10
Cambridge City Green Movie Night - “THE AGE OF STUPID” - March 10
“The Age of Stupid” stars Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, watching footage of the past and asking: “why didn’t we stop climate change when he had the chance.” ...
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added: Mar. 04 10
FREE - REEP Energy Saving Renovation Workshops starting March 17
Six Free Workshops – Do you want to increase the value of your home and cut your heating bills by up to 50%? Learn about cost savings, proper technique, and reducing your carbon footprint. Join Glenn Schmidt who was a home builder and Certified Energy ...
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added: Feb. 05 10
Sustainable Waterloo’s EVENING OF RECOGNITION - March 23
Throughout the past year, dozens of individuals, across many sectors, have joined together to help develop Waterloo Region as a future hub for the intersection between business success and environmental sustainability. Please join us ...
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added: Mar. 02 10
WATERLOO LUTHERAN SEMINARY (WLU) PRESENTS LECTURE: FAITH & ECOLOGY - March 26
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5) Faith in Public Lecture Series
Dr. Heather Eaton (Professor, Saint Paul University, Ottawa)
Faith and Ecology
Friday March 26 10:00 AM ...
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added: Mar. 08 10
Join OntarioGreenSpec.ca in kicking off our new Ontario-wide green building challenge -- the Home Sweet Home Competition! Thursday April 8, 2010, 9-12:00 noon - Breakfast included!
Witness history being made as four of Ontario's building leaders are recognized for creating healthy, affordable, energy-efficient homes in the following categories: Production (builder-initiated); Custom (owner-initiated); Affordable (social housing) and ...
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added: Mar. 09 10
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Putting the water heater on a timer
I should point out that before anyone spends money on a timer they should do a simple test. This assumes that you have an electric water heater as it's very unusual to find gas heaters... MORE
posted on: Mar. 09 2010@01:16 PM
Elastomeric roof coatings
I'm not a roofer; but have done roofing. I'm an engineer who is looking at the numbers. Consider what is... MORE
posted on: Mar. 01 2010@09:24 AM
Putting the water heater on a timer
Summary: We saved 20% by using a timer on our electric water heater.
Would this be applicable for others? For friends who have a 12 gallon electric booster for the PV system -... MORE
posted on: Mar. 01 2010@09:07 AM
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