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Leading Indian electric utility, KSEBL and EV charging technology company Elocity launches EV Charging network in Kerala
Published Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:59:18 EST Read More
Kerala, India, June 12, 2022 - Kerala State Electricity Board Limited (KSEBL) and Elocity have successfully inaugurated network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the Palakkad District of the State of Kerala, India. KSEBL is the only integrated electricity company in Kerala supplying electricity to approximately 13.1 million customers. Elocity is KSEBL's technology provider for t...... Click here to read this release
ToneTag and Elocity partners to bring sound-based technology to solve payment processing challenges for the EV sector
Published Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:21:53 EST Read More
Toronto, Canada, January 27, 2022 - ToneTag, Indiaâs fastest-growing sound-based proximity communication and payments service provider is collaborating with Elocity, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to solve the payment processing challenges in the EV sector. Ease of use and paym...... Click here to read this release
Steve Hounsell Speaks to the Need for Biodiversity and Ecological Sustainability
Published Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:36:15 EST Read More
[January 18, 2022] - Steve Hounsell, ardent advocate for biodiversity conservation and ecological sustainability, will deliver the keynote presentation at Forests Ontario's Annual Conference, Strength in Biodiversity, a virtual event to be held February 9-11, 2022. ...... Click here to read this release
Non-Profit Group Will Refund First-Ever Canadian Tax on Electric Vehicles to Saskatchewan EV Owners
Published Thu, 7 Oct 2021 12:02:16 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Regina, October 7, 2021 - On October 1, 2021, Saskatchewan became the only province in Canada to tax electric vehicles (EVs). In response to the unprecedented move, the Small Change Fund â a national crowdfunding non-profit group â is responding with an equally unprecedented refund to Saskatchewan EV owners. "This sends a powerful message to the Government of...... Click here to read this release
Canada’s Top Sustainability Award releases lists of Emerging Leaders and Lifetime Achievement Awards for 2022
Published Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:19:36 EST Read More
Media Release Chiefs Patrick Michell of Kanaka Bar and Dana Tizya-Tramm of the Vuntut Gwitchin Government head the combined list Toronto, September 28, 2021- Five "hall of fame" Clean50 Lifetime Achievement Awards and twenty Clean50 Emerging Leader Awards, part of this year's Canada's Clean50 Awards list, and drawn...... Click here to read this release
Tree Planting Event organized by Greensaver marking Hazel McCallion’s 100th Birthday
Published Mon, 27 Sep 2021 16:17:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Tuesday, September 28th from 9:30am - 12:30pm at Erindale Park in Mississauga. Former Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion is a long-serving member of the Greensaverâs Board of Directors. She turned 100 years old in February. As a sign of appreciation for her role on the Greensaver Board we promised to plant 100 trees in her honour. Due to the pandemic, the event was po...... Click here to read this release
Canada's Top Sustainability Leaders Announced for 2022
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:11:45 EST Read More
Media Release Environment & Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and Montreal's Mayor Valerie Plante top list drawn from over 1,000 nominees Toronto, September 16, 2021â The sixteen individual category leaders from this yearâs Canadaâs Clean50 Awards list were announced today, with honourees including Cabinet Minister Jonathan Wilkinson and his Chief of ...... Click here to read this release
Final national environment debate held as ELXN44 day approaches
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2021 22:01:27 EST Read More
For Immediate Release September 16, 2021 Toronto, ON: The thousands of Canadians participating in 70 all-candidates debates in ridings across Canada reinforces that the environment - and specifically climate change - is a top election issue. Videos of the debates are an important resource for voters still making up their minds before election day and, longer term, are a record...... Click here to read this release
Nationwide election environment debate series happening this week
Published Tue, 7 Sep 2021 15:14:14 EST Read More
Media Advisory This week on Wednesday and Thursday, community groups in many ridings across Canada will be asking candidates about the climate solutions they plan to advance in Ottawa - if you want to learn more go to 100debates.ca to find the debate location you care most about - whether it from your hometown or where you live now. Who: Candidates in 50+ ridings. Notable partici...... Click here to read this release
Plant Trees to Slow Climate Change - Never a Better Time Than Today
Published Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:01:25 EST Read More
By Rob Keen, CEO of Forest Recovery Canada and Forests Ontario Vast, beautiful, healthy forests define Canada, making up 38 per cent of our land, but they are under attack. Wildfires engulf huge swaths of woodlands in British Columbia; smoke from similar infernos in north-west Ontario reaches as far as Toronto, Windsor and Ottawa. We know a main cause of this conflagration: climate chang...... Click here to read this release
100 Debates on the Environment will take place over two nights across Canada before the 2021 federal election
Published Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:59:23 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Save the Dates: September 8 & 9, 2021 Toronto, August 16, 2021 -- Today, GreenPAC announced to MPs, candidates, and voters that 100 debates on the environment will take place across the country during a two-day period. These non-partisan all-candidates debates will be held virtually before Canadians go to the polls. Given the constraints imposed b...... Click here to read this release
Elocity appoints electric vehicle industry pioneer Mike Elwood as Executive Vice President to advance adoption of HIEV charging technology
Published Tue, 10 Aug 2021 08:54:02 EST Read More
Toronto, Canada, August 10, 2021 - Elocity is a Canadian technology company focused on the electric vehicle charging ecosystem, deploying its HIEV charging technology to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Elocity has appointed Mike Elwood as Executive Vice President of Business Development. Mr. Elwood brings to Elocity over 20 years of leadership experience in the EV industry where he has ...... Click here to read this release
Serious Flaws in Review of Pollinator-killing Neonicotinoid Pesticides by Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency - Friends of the Earth seeks action by the Federal Auditor General
Published Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:44:41 EST Read More
Media Release June 29, 2021 (Ottawa) Friends of the Earth has filed a formal petition to the Auditor General (OAG) regarding serious flaws in recent decisions to permit the continued use of neonicotinoid pesticides. It asks that two federal Ministers who share responsibilities to pro...... Click here to read this release
Elocity - a global electric vehicle charging technology company appoints cleantech industry specialist Paul Frith, Vice President of Sales for North America
Published Wed, 19 May 2021 07:54:12 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, Canada, May 19, 2021 - Canadian-based EV charging technology company Elocity has appointed Paul Frith as Vice President of Sales for North America. Well known for his success in accelerating clean energy technology adoption, Mr. Frith will lead North American sales ...... Click here to read this release
London Hydro Customers Participate in Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot
Published Thu, 13 May 2021 07:57:03 EST Read More
London, ON - In early 2020, London Hydro collaborated with Elocity, a Toronto-based company focused on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles through smart and intuitive technology, to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging pilot. The pilot provided participants with Elocity's EVPlug and a London Hydro-developed mobile app to help them monitor and manage the electricity consumptio...... Click here to read this release
Prity Singh appointed Managing Director of India Operations for Elocity -a global electric vehicle charging technology company
Published Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:02:13 EST Read More
Media Release Bangalore India, April 22, 2021 - Elocity, a global EV charging technology company, announced today the appointment of Prity Singh as their Managing Director of Operations in India. In her new role, she will assume responsibilities for developing Elocity into a market-leading Electric Vehicle (EV) charging demand management technology provider. "The entire auto and...... Click here to read this release
Canada’s Top Sustainability Projects Honoured during Earth Week
Published Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:37:16 EST Read More
Media Release Canada's Top Sustainability Projects Honoured during Earth Week "There is no vaccine for climate change - but these remarkable Canadian projects prove what's possible â¦" says award's founder. Toronto, April 20, 2021 - The 2021 "Canada's Clean50" list, released yesterday, celebrates the accomplishments of 50 individual sustainability leaders in ...... Click here to read this release
Canada’s Top Sustainability Leaders Honoured during Earth Week
Published Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:57:32 EST Read More
Media Release 10th Canada's Clean50 List for 2021 drawn from record number of nominees "There is no vaccine for climate change - but these remarkable Canadian leaders provide some hopeâ¦" says award's founder. Toronto, April 19, 2021- The 2021 "Canada's Clean50" list celebrates the accomplishments of 50 sustainability leaders in 16 widely different categories and also i...... Click here to read this release
St Marys Cement to reduce Sulphur Dioxide SO2 emissions by over 90% with Canada’s First Cement Plant Wet Scrubber
Published Fri, 2 Apr 2021 09:24:18 EST Read More
(Bowmanville, Ontario March 31, 2021) The installation and commissioning of a new wet scrubber at St Marys Cement plant in Bowmanville will result in a significant decrease in emissions. This is the first wet scrubber installed at a cement plant in Canada. The water injection technology washes out and scrubs pollutants from the outlet airstream of the plant. St Marys Cement Plant Operat...... Click here to read this release
Supreme Court of Canada Rules Carbon Pricing Law Constitutional
Published Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:52:17 EST Read More
Algonquin Territory/Ottawa, Ontario - March 25, 2021 - The Supreme Court of Canada's judgment declaring the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act constitutional is a victory for women and girls. Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta went to court over the Act arguing that it was unconstitutional because Ottawa was stepping into provincial jurisdiction. The National Association of Women and the Law ...... Click here to read this release
Elocity joins the Ontario government’s Silicon Valley Auto-tech Trade Mission to showcase its innovative EV charging demand management technology
Published Thu, 4 Mar 2021 15:04:01 EST Read More
(Toronto, Canada - March 4, 2021) Don Huff, Chair of Elocity's Advisory Board, stated " Elocity (https://elocitytech.com/) is honoured to be selected to join Ontarioâs latest trade mission. Elocity is excited about this opportunity to work with leaders in the Silicon Valley EV ecosystem and showcase its flagship HIEVTM managed charging technology. Elo...... Click here to read this release
Recycling Council of Ontario Responds to Government of Canada’s Announcement on Plastic Pollution
Published Wed, 7 Oct 2020 11:11:32 EST Read More
The Government of Canada's proposed regulatory and market stimulus measures are important steps to address plastic pollution. The integrated plan is a multi-faceted approach required to eliminate unnecessary plastics; support markets by increasing the value of discards; assign responsibility to industry to incentivize better product design; and facilitate investment that benefit plastics collectio...... Click here to read this release
How did US$600,000 of your pension money end up in the hands of US Republicans? “Pay the money back” Friends of the Earth say to CPPIB employees
Published Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:23:16 EST Read More
September 28, 2020 (Ottawa) - In advance of CPPIB's public meetings across Canada, Friends of the Earth Canada has asked the Chair of the CPPIB, Heather Monroe-Blum, to enforce its Code of Conduct and recover US$600,000 given to Republican organizations. The payments were made by Crestone Peak Resources to Colorado Republican committees in 2018. Crestone Peak Resources is 96% owned by the CPPIB an...... Click here to read this release
Elocity Technology committed to helping electricity utilities speed electric vehicle adoption and expand the low carbon economy is selected by the Canadian Technology Accelerator
Published Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:32:38 EST Read More
(Toronto, Canada September 16, 2020) Elocity Technology (https://elocitytech.com/) has secured a coveted position as a member of the Canadian Technology Accelerators - Accélerateurs Technologiques Canadiens (CTA) 9th annual cleantech intake. Starting immediately, Elocity will participate in the fully virtual CTA program to suppo...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Technology Accelerator Launches 9th Annual Cleantech Cohort
Published Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:30:34 EST Read More
13 early-stage cleantech start-ups join virtual accelerator to catalyze U.S. market entry SAN FRANCISCO, CA and NEW YORK CITY, NY - 16 September 2020 - Today, the Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA), a global initiative led by the Government of Canada's Trade Commissioner Service, unveiled its 9th annual cohort of cleantech & climatetech start-...... Click here to read this release
Legal Action Launched Against Ontario’s Omnibus Bill 197
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2020 09:56:57 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Defending the health and prosperity of communities and the environment Toronto, August 31, 2020 - In the wake of the passage of Ontario's controversial Bill 197, a legal challenge against the legislation has been commenced by Earthroots; Canadian Environmental Law Association; Ontario Nature; Cooper Price, a 16-year old activist; and Michel Koostachin...... Click here to read this release
Elocity receives Canadian government technology funding to help power utilities manage impacts of increasing Electric Vehicle adoption
Published Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:32:47 EST Read More
Media Release Elocity receives Canadian government technology funding to help power utilities manage impacts of increasing Electric Vehicle adoption (Toronto, Canada - July 14, 2020) Elocity (https://elocitytech.com/) is honoured to be selected and receive funding from Science Technology and Development Canada (S...... Click here to read this release
Transport industry veteran Nushy Habib joins leadership team of EV sector firm, Elocity
Published Sun, 5 Jul 2020 11:14:23 EST Read More
Media Release Elocity is pleased to welcome Nushy Habib as the President of the Company. Nushy will be responsible for the leadership of the Elocity in developing new business opportunities and growth in emerging markets. An accomplished business leader, Mr. Habib is founder and CEO of the global logistic firm, Prime Time Messenger. ...... Click here to read this release
We Need to Plant More Trees for a Healthier Planet
Published Tue, 12 May 2020 08:32:37 EST Read More
We Need to Plant More Trees for a Healthier Planet By Rob Keen, RRF While many of us are at home and keeping proper social distance from our friends and neighbours, life goes on for nature. Trees continue to grow and make their environmental contributions, ...... Click here to read this release
Over 200 Clean 50 Award winning business, academic and ENGO leaders create a “CLEAN RESET” blueprint for Canada’s post Covid-19 economy
Published Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:00:59 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Over 200 Clean 50 Award winning business, academic and ENGO leaders create a "CLEAN RESET" blueprint for Canada's post Covid-19 economy Notable signatories include the past Economic Commissioners of Canada and Ontario, the past Mayor of Vancouver, a former Ontario Minister of Environment and Climate Change, executives from major corporations such as Unilever a...... Click here to read this release
Ontario homebuyers and builders to benefit from EnerQuality’s new Net Zero Energy Technology Adoption Program
Published Tue, 14 Jan 2020 04:12:55 EST Read More
(Toronto, January 14, 2020) - For over two decades many Ontario homebuyers have benefited from EnerQualityâs advancement of innovative energy efficiency programs. The new decade starts with the launch of a new program, Net Zero Energy Technology Adoption Program (NZETAP) designed to embed emerging energy saving technology into new homes faster. NZETAP is all about overcoming b...... Click here to read this release
New Poll Finds Canadians Do Not Trust Nuclear Energy and Reactors
Published Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:43:10 EST Read More
January 13, 2020 (Ottawa) - In a national poll administered this month to over 2000 Canadians, Friends of the Earth Canada finds strong concerns over the threat of contamination by nuclear reactors and nuclear energy to local drinking water and neighbourhood safety and...... Click here to read this release
Sanjeev Singh, Toronto- based CEO of Elocity Technologies selected to participate in Ontario-India Trade and Investment mission
Published Tue, 5 Nov 2019 10:28:46 EST Read More
Nov 5, 2019 (Toronto) - Sanjeev Singh, CEO of Elocity Technologies (elocitytech.com) a leader in EV charger software technology for Electric Utilities will join Ontarioâs Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Vic Fedeli (MPP Nipissing), on a business mission to India. From November 18 to 22, the delegation will travel to New Delh...... Click here to read this release
121 Canadian business leaders endorse statement on climate action policies of parties
Published Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:40:22 EST Read More
Clean50 members ask Canadians to consider climate action as the key motivator for their vote List includes Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, 22 cleantech CEOs, executives from 11 renewable energy providers, 9 venture capitalists and 54 CEOs / Presidents (October 10, 2019) - Last Thursday, On October 3rd, 120 business, academic, and environmental leaders from acros...... Click here to read this release
100 Debates put Environment front and centre in Federal Election
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2019 03:42:50 EST Read More
Last night saw unprecedented support for environmental leadership Toronto, October 4, 2019 -- Large crowds at last nightâs 100 Debates on the Environment across the country demonstrated that concern about the environment is fueling a powerful force that no party and no candidate can ignore in this election. Of the 104 confirmed debates nation-wide, 95 have taken plac...... Click here to read this release
Today, All-Candidates Environment Debates no Canadian voter should miss
Published Thu, 3 Oct 2019 04:33:46 EST Read More
Attention: Assignment and political editors and other journalists (October 3, 2019) - In roughly a third of Canadaâs federal ridings, a locally organized environment focused debate will be held today. Coordinated by GreenPAC under the banner of 100 Debates on the Environment, voters will hear directly...... Click here to read this release
Clean50 Summit to Host Sustainability Leaders in Toronto
Published Wed, 2 Oct 2019 07:04:06 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY (Toronto, October 2, 2019) - The Canadaâs Clean50 List for 2020, which honours 50 individuals from every segment of Canadian life who have done the most over the past two years to advance Canadaâs sustainability, will be released tomor...... Click here to read this release
Ignoring Environmental Debates Will Cost Candidates at the Polls
Published Tue, 24 Sep 2019 04:57:49 EST Read More
60% of voters say skipping environmental debates will affect their vote TORONTO - With one week before 100 all-candidates debates on the environment take place in communities across Canada, a Mainstreet Research poll shows 60% of Canadians say they are less likely to vote for a candidate that skips a candidatesâ debate on the environment. A majority would also consider such a c...... Click here to read this release
East-West Ring of Fire Road Coalition on their way to Ottawa to advance their case for Environmental Assessment designation
Published Sun, 18 Aug 2019 06:22:54 EST Read More
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Debates Commission Forces 117 Community Debates to Move
Published Fri, 9 Aug 2019 03:15:52 EST Read More
Debates on the Environment will now take place on October 3 TORONTO, August 9, 2019 - â100 Debates on the Environment,â an unprecedented initiative to provide voters with an opportunity to engage their candidates on the environment, has been forced by the actions of the National Leadersâ Debates Commission to switch the date of 117 community all-candidates debates across eve...... Click here to read this release
La Commission aux débats des chefs compromet la réalisation de plus de 100 débats sur l'environnement déjà confirmés à pareille date 100debates.ca
Published Thu, 1 Aug 2019 13:09:36 EST Read More
Toronto, le 1er août 2019 - Aujourdâhui, le CPPEnvironnement et Ãquiterre expriment leur profonde déception à la suite de lâannonce de la Commission aux débats des chefs. Cette dernière a fait savoir que le débat national en anglais aura lieu le lundi 7 octobre 2019, soit le même jour où plus de 100 débats sur l'environnement sont déjÃ...... Click here to read this release
Federal Debates Commission threatens to Bigfoot National Grassroots Debates Initiative 100debates.ca
Published Thu, 1 Aug 2019 09:45:12 EST Read More
*Commissionâs proposed date is same day as confirmed environmental debates in over 100 ridings nation-wide* Toronto, August 1, 2019 -- Today, GreenPAC and Ãquiterre expressed deep disappointment following the Leadersâ Debates Commissionâs announcement that the national English-language debate is planned for Monday October 7, 2019, the same day more than 100 local debate...... Click here to read this release
IJC Commissioners to hold news conference at Toronto’s Harbour Front Square
Published Tue, 4 Jun 2019 08:50:18 EST Read More
The International Joint Commission (IJC) will hold a news conference at Harbour Front Square on June 5, 2019 after inspecting flood impacts on the Toronto Islands. The new Canadian and US Commissioners, who started on May 17 and May 20 respectively, are focusing...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth Canada national poll finds majority of Canadians do not trust Flushable Wipes manufacturers’ claims
Published Mon, 3 Jun 2019 05:21:59 EST Read More
June 3, 2019, Ottawa - As leaders from the Canadian wastewater management sector gather in Ottawa to discuss issues like plastics in water and the impacts and costs associated with âflushableâ wipes on municipal sewer systems operations and reliability, Friends of the Earth is releasing its new poll on flushable wipes. With municipal expenditures to clean up wipes estimated in the past ...... Click here to read this release
Bill 108 Open Letter to Minister Steven Clark
Published Fri, 31 May 2019 09:07:54 EST Read More
BILL 108 OPEN LETTER 31 May 2019 Honorable Minister Steven Clark Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 777 Bay Street, 17th Floor Toronto, ON M5G 2E5 Minister Clark, On behalf of the millions of Ontarians that we represent as municipal governments, housing advocates, and environmental leaders, we are writing to request that your government provide additional time to cons...... Click here to read this release
Ferrochrome refinery siting decision rekindles call for East-West access to the Ring of Fire
Published Mon, 13 May 2019 08:56:43 EST Read More
Sioux Lookoutâs economic development connections with Finland and Sault Ste. Marie prove important (May 13, 2019) - This week, Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance was quick to congratulate officials at NorOnt Resources and the Cit...... Click here to read this release
It’s Earth Day: 100 business leaders, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists & environmental leaders from across Canada teamed up to send an urgent message to Canadians: Demand a thought out climate action plan from your politicians!
Published Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:56:25 EST Read More
Over 100 past recipients of Canadaâs Clean50 Awards shared a message today in an open letter to all Canadians: - Climate change is real, and needs to be treated as the emergency it is, at every level of government - On a per-capita basis, Canadians are amongst the very worst GHG polluters in the world and worst in the G7. We cannot expect others to act when we do not. - Canadians need...... Click here to read this release
Updated events schedule for inaugural Toronto Blockchain Week, April 22-28
Published Mon, 22 Apr 2019 06:40:43 EST Read More
What: The first ever Toronto Blockchain Week (TBW) will host thousands of developers, companies, researchers, professional advisors, and investors across 45 events. TBW celebrates Torontoâs global importance in the blockchain industry and is an opportunity to profile projects, demonstrate cutting-edge technology and the enormous depth of...... Click here to read this release
Ford government’s judicial challenge to Canada’s New Climate Change Control Act starts April 15 - remarkably broad support for federal law in pre-filed arguments
Published Sun, 14 Apr 2019 10:13:07 EST Read More
By David Estrin and Isabel Dávila Pereira Canada has remarkably broad support from unlikely allies for its new law to fight climate change in the April 15 -18 Ontario Court of Appeal judicial challenge brought by the Ford government. Even major carbon emitters are joining with environmental groups to support the Federal law. Ontarioâs original argument complained that the Federal...... Click here to read this release
Broad support for new Canada climate law in upcoming Ford judicial challenge
Published Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:47:09 EST Read More
By David Estrin and Isabel Dávila Pereira The Ontario Court of Appeal has scheduled four days, starting in mid-April, to address Ontario Premier Doug Fordâs constitutional challenge of Canadaâs new Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA). The Act took effect April 1. It aims to ensure effective action is taken across Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG...... Click here to read this release
Healthy Schools Day 2019 focuses on actions to protect children from health effects of diesel school bus emissions
Published Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:51:55 EST Read More
When: Healthy Schools Day is April 4th. What: Healthy Schools Day is an annual nation-wide campaign that promotes action for healthier learning environments for kids. This yearâs campaign asks âDoes your school get an âAâ for action on diesel emissions and childrenâs health?â and promotes 4 actions to reduce exposures and protect kids. More at: ...... Click here to read this release
La commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario publie son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie
Published Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:45:12 EST Read More
Dianne Saxe, commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO), publiera son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie de 2019. Ce rapport aborde notamment les sujets suivants : - lâimportance de lâéconomie dâénergie; - les progrès par rapport aux cibles des programmes dâéconomie dâénergie; - les occasions dâaméliorer les programmes dâ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release annual energy conservation report
Published Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:39:40 EST Read More
Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), will release her 2019 Energy Conservation progress report. This report includes information about: - the importance of energy conservation - progress on conservation program targets - opportunities to improve conservation programs and - reducing fossil fuels in home heating and transportation. When: Wednesday, M...... Click here to read this release
New Coalition says East-West route to Ring of Fire needed now
Published Tue, 5 Mar 2019 06:39:30 EST Read More
(Toronto, March 5, 2019) - The East-West Ring of Fire Road Coalition (EWRFC) is a new organization at the worldâs largest mining conference, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference (#PDAC2019) advocating for an âEast - West roadâ to access the Ring of F...... Click here to read this release
25e anniversaire de la Charte des droits environnementaux de l’Ontario
Published Fri, 15 Feb 2019 04:40:28 EST Read More
Nous célébrons aujourdâhui le 25e anniversaire de la Charte des droits environnementaux (CDE) de lâOntario. Cette loi, unique au Canada, donne aux Ontariens le droit de participer aux décisions importantes du gouvernement provincial sur le plan environnemental. Ses outils facilitent lâaccès pour le public à des renseignements sur les nouvelles lois et autres propositions qui ont ...... Click here to read this release
Celebrating 25 years of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights
Published Fri, 15 Feb 2019 03:37:48 EST Read More
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Ontarioâs Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR). This law, unique in Canada, gives Ontarians the right to participate in environmentally significant decisions of the provincial government. Its tools provide the public with easier access to information about new laws and other proposals that affect...... Click here to read this release
The 25th Anniversary of Ontario’s Environmental Bill of Rights - Media Advisory/Interview Opportunity
Published Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:35:36 EST Read More
The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) is 25 years old on February 15, 2019. This law, unique in Canada, gives Ontarians the right to participate in environmentally significant decisions. Better environmental outcomes result when Ontarians know and use their environmental rights. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontar...... Click here to read this release
Crisis of Confidence in Canada’s Pesticide Police
Published Wed, 30 Jan 2019 05:23:04 EST Read More
Need for urgent action by Minster of Health is key message to Parliamentarians (Ottawa) January 30, 2019 - Today, a team of environmental, health and legal experts are on Parliament Hill briefing Canadian Parliamentarians on why Canada needs an...... Click here to read this release
Second Harvest and Value Chain Management International release ground-breaking research on the food waste crisis in Canada on January 17th in Toronto
Published Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:03:49 EST Read More
⢠58% of all food produced - 35.5M metric tonnes - is lost or wasted ⢠Only 42% of all food produced in Canada ever makes it to market ⢠11.2M metric tonnes of lost food could be rescued, but isnât Second Harvest, Canadaâs largest food rescue organization, is releasing The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste on January 17, 2019, in partnership with Value Chain Manage...... Click here to read this release
Canada’s Sustainability Leaders honoured at Clean50 Summit in Toronto
Published Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:47:01 EST Read More
Toronto, September 27, 2018 - Today, the 2019 âCanadaâs Clean50â awards celebrates the accomplishments of 50 sustainability leaders. The award winners were selected from a field of 600 plus nominees and competed in 16 widely different categories. The Clea...... Click here to read this release
L’Ontario doit se doter d’une nouvelle loi rigoureuse sur le climat
Published Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:02:19 EST Read More
 Le programme de plafonnement et dâéchange a financé des solutions judicieuses qui visaient à freiner les émissions de gaz à effet de serre et à réduire les factures dâénergie. TORONTO, le 25 septembre 2018. - LâOntario doit adopter une loi sur le climat qui permettra de diminuer les émissions et de financer des solutions judicieuses, affirme la Commissaire à lâ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario needs a strong replacement for climate change law
Published Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:59:44 EST Read More
Cap and trade funded sensible solutions to curb greenhouse gases and lower energy bills September 25, 2018 TORONTO - Ontario must have a climate change law that drives down emissions while funding sensible solutions, says a new report from Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Climate Action in Ont...... Click here to read this release
Wood Stove Changeout information website launched
Published Wed, 2 May 2018 09:34:27 EST Read More
(Toronto, May 2, 2018) - ECO Strategy (Environmental Communication Options)Â today launched a new website modernwoodheatchangeout.ca to provide organizations, individuals and government agencies with information on wood stove changeout programs. ECO Strategyâs President, Don Huff has long been an advocate of wood stove changeouts. Wood ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s energy plan falls short
Published Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:57:34 EST Read More
Plan doesnât provide the path from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources TORONTO April 10, 2018 - The Ontario governmentâs Long-Term Energy Plan ignores its own climate law, says Making Connections: Straight Talk about Electricity in Ontario, a new report from Dianne Saxe, Ontarioâs Environmental ...... Click here to read this release
Record environmental judgement, moves to Ontario Superior Court in Toronto
Published Thu, 5 Apr 2018 11:03:17 EST Read More
Long running dispute between petro-giant Chevron and Ecuadorian citizens has Canadian component April 5, 2018 (Toronto, Canada) - This morning, Friends of the Earth Canada, the ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release energy conservation report
Published Thu, 5 Apr 2018 08:36:32 EST Read More
Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), will release Volume One of her annual energy conservation progress report. This report includes information about: ⢠electricity prices in Ontario ⢠demand for electricity, the surplus and what we do with it ⢠electricity market changes, and impacts on costs and greenhouse gas emissions ⢠sources of electricity, and impacts o...... Click here to read this release
Call for mandatory radon testing focus of national Healthy Schools Day petition
Published Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:27:21 EST Read More
Despite known cancer risks, most provincial and territorial governments in Canada do not require radon testing of schools and child care programs (Ottawa, March 26, 2018) - This Healthy Schools Day, April 3rd, the Canadian Partnership for Childrenâs Health and Environment (CPCHE) and the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) will launch a national petition urging mandatory actio...... Click here to read this release
Three Ontario ministries receive award for protecting pollinator health
Published Fri, 23 Mar 2018 06:57:56 EST Read More
OMAFRA, MNRF and MOECC staff recognized by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Toronto, March 22, 2018 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) presented staff from three Ontario ministries with her ECO Recognition Award today for protecting Ontarioâs pollinators. The multi-ministry team created a Pollinator Health Strategy and Action Plan that in...... Click here to read this release
Report: Focus on water tech for reliable, cost effective GHG reductions
Published Wed, 14 Mar 2018 11:15:06 EST Read More
Vancouver, BC (March 14, 2018) - Released today at GLOBE Forum 2018, WaterTAPâs newest report Water: The next frontier on the path to a low carbon economy assert...... Click here to read this release
Release of new report highlights water tech’s contribution to reliable, cost-effective GHG reductions
Published Mon, 12 Mar 2018 05:15:14 EST Read More
What: WaterTAP, at GLOBE Forum 2018 in Vancouver, will release its new report, Water: The next frontier on the path to a low carbon economy, detailing untapped potential of clean water technology to reduce carbon emissions while returning a profit. When: Wednesday, March 14th 11:45am - 12:15pm PT Where: Ontario Pavilion, Expo Floor, Vancouver Convention Centre, Ea...... Click here to read this release
HPBA Canada welcomes Adam de Caire as Director of Public Affairs
Published Mon, 5 Mar 2018 06:42:56 EST Read More
Port Sydney, Ontario (March 5, 2018) - HPBA Canada is pleased to welcome Adam De Caire, who joins the staff team as Director of Public Affairs. Â In this capacity, Adam will have a focus on supporting the government relations and communications priorities of HPBA Canada. Â Adam is an experienced public sector leader with a strong background in public policy leadership, government and ...... Click here to read this release
Initial success with carbon pollution pricing in Ontario
Published Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:34:39 EST Read More
Much work needed to meet climate change targets January 30, 2018, TORONTO - The provinceâs first year of cap and trade went well says a new report from Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. The cap and trade system provides a clear carbon price framework and decreasing caps on allowable levels of carbon pollution that will help achieve Ontarioâs ...... Click here to read this release
Be prepared when your power goes out this winter
Published Wed, 3 Jan 2018 10:22:45 EST Read More
Port Sydney, Ontario (January 3, 2018) - Living in Canada, weâve all experienced a bad winter storm, such as the one expected in Eastern Canada. Freezing temperatures, piles of snow and, every so often, the power goes out. This begs the questi...... Click here to read this release
Will your New Year’s Resolutions be good for the Planet and your Wallet?
Published Fri, 22 Dec 2017 08:41:44 EST Read More
As the head of Friends of the Earth in Canada, Bea Olivastri, is often asked around this time of year about the most important things someone can do to help protect people and the planet. Bee health is at the top of her list - Canadians are very concerned about the welfare of bees and their important role in food security. Olivastri suggests joining Frien...... Click here to read this release
Wood Heat - New technology improves a time-tested sustainable fuel
Published Wed, 8 Nov 2017 06:44:48 EST Read More
(Nov 8, 2017 - Port Sydney, Ontario) - Over half a million homeowners in Ontario get some or all their space heating from wood stoves. While most use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages, many others use it as their primary source of heating. Whether you are a power wood user, with logs being your primary heat source or you use...... Click here to read this release
Groups urge PM to stop coal bid by CPP!
Published Thu, 2 Nov 2017 06:15:33 EST Read More
Canadaâs climate leadership claim undermined by coal bid by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board November 2, 2017 (Ottawa, Canada) - More than 20 Canadian and international organizations are concerned that the actions of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are undermining Canadaâs leadership for a global phase-out of coal-fired electricity. ...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario doit s’attaquer à la pollution que les communautés autochtones subissent
Published Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:04:46 EST Read More
La commissaire à lâenvironnement demande également à la province de mieux protéger les espèces menacées et de lutter contre les algues dans les lacs de lâOntario Toronto, le 24 octobre 2017. â La commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO), Dianne Saxe, a sommé aujourdâhui le gouvernement provincial dâintégrer la justice environnementale dans ses effort...... Click here to read this release
Ontario government must tackle pollution affecting Indigenous communities
Published Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:27:09 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner also calls on the province to better protect threatened species and fight algae in Ontarioâs lakes Toronto, October 24, 2017 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), Dianne Saxe, today called on the provincial government to make environmental justice part of its reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. From species at risk, to algae, to enviro...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release annual environment report
Published Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:24:28 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, will release her annual environmental protection report. The report includes: â¢Indigenous communities and pollution â¢Species at risk â¢Updated approaches to environmental approvals â¢Algae in lakes â¢Aggregates â¢Protected areas and parks â¢Ministry report cards on com...... Click here to read this release
Waste Reduction Week in Canada Celebrates Achievement and Encourages Improvement
Published Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:58:50 EST Read More
Toronto, Oct. 16, 2017: For 16 years Waste Reduction Week in Canada has been highlighted in calendars to remind and encourage everyone on the importance of reducing waste. Canadians are proud of their environm...... Click here to read this release
Top 10 Take-Action Tips for Waste Reduction Week in Canada
Published Thu, 5 Oct 2017 11:56:18 EST Read More
Toronto Oct. 5, 2017: Canadians generate a lot of waste. On average, every Canadian will generate 720 kg (1,587 lbs.) of waste that goes to landfill, which is equal weight to a full grown female giraffe. In the spirit of Waste Reduction Week in Ca...... Click here to read this release
Tackling food and commercial waste key to Ontario’s waste-free future
Published Wed, 4 Oct 2017 06:46:07 EST Read More
Toronto, October 4, 2017 - Ontario has a waste problem. Every year, Ontario produces nearly one tonne of waste per person, and three-quarters of this waste ends up in landfills. The new Waste-Free Ontario Act sets an ambitious goal of a circular economy that sends zero waste to landfill. A special report from Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, examines the new law an...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open 2017 launch announces record number of green energy venues available to visit for free this weekend in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
Published Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:36:53 EST Read More
Toronto, Sept. 22, 2017 - Today, the Green Energy Doors Open 2017 (GEDO 2017) launch event took place at the Steam Whistle Brewery (SWB) in Toronto. The annual event is put on by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). This year, GEDO will showcase more than 150 tours events at more than 90 locations in Ontario - including 16 in Ottawa, and 55 ...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open 2017 launch event and Steam Whistle Brewery green tour
Published Mon, 18 Sep 2017 05:42:13 EST Read More
Where: Steam Whistle Brewery (NW entrance) - 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto When: Media Conference - Friday, September 22 - 11:30am, Brewery Tours - 1pm What: Green Energy Doors Open 2017 (GEDO) official launch event of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Associationâs (OSEA) annual province wide susta...... Click here to read this release
Note to Editor: Green Energy Doors Open 2017 - Ontario Local Events Locator
Published Wed, 13 Sep 2017 11:11:59 EST Read More
What: Green Energy Doors Open 2017 in Ontario communities between September 22-24, is a celebration of green technology, energy conservation initiatives and renewable energy. The Ottawa region GEDO 2017 takes place from September 30 to October 1. GEDO 17 is also occurring in BC and Alberta, September 22-24. In 2016, 10,000+ people visited the 200+ GEDO all F...... Click here to read this release
Polaron solar technology showcase: Part of Ontario-wide Green Energy Doors Open 2017 (#GEDO2017)
Published Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:42 EST Read More
WHAT: Polaron solar photovoltaic product showcase â¢Speakers on solar technology and the benefits of residential rooftop installation â¢Chance to win 1 of 10 Ecobee3 Smart Thermostats + more prizes â¢Customer Appreciation BBQ WHO: Solar Experts, Community Leaders, Polaron Customers WHEN: Sunday September 24, 2017 11am-3pm ⢠Customer appreciation BBQ 11am ⢠So...... Click here to read this release
Energy Storage in Canada Conference Program Focused on Market Opportunity and Energy Transition: September 19-20, 2017
Published Thu, 7 Sep 2017 08:25:33 EST Read More
Toronto, September 7, 2017 - Energy Storage in Canada today released the final Connecting to Now conference program to be held in Toronto on September 19-20. With a focus on energy storage market opportunities in Canada and globally, it is a key event for individuals seeking to shape and influence the energy storage supply chain domestically or internationally as entrepreneurs, investors, ...... Click here to read this release
SOLAR BROKERS CANADA ET LOWE’S CANADA ANNONCENT UN PARTENARIAT STRATÉGIQUE
Published Mon, 14 Aug 2017 04:33:47 EST Read More
Toronto (Ontario) et Boucherville (Québec), le 14 août 2017 - Solar Brokers Canada, lâun des plus grands fournisseurs résidentiels dâénergie solaire au Canada, sa société affiliée Green Lion Eco Group, une firme de génie et de gestion de projets solaires, ainsi que Loweâs Canada, un chef de file de la rénovation domiciliaire exploitant plus de 600 magasins au Canada sous diff...... Click here to read this release
SOLAR BROKERS CANADA AND LOWE’S CANADA ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Published Mon, 14 Aug 2017 04:23:38 EST Read More
TORONTO (ON) and BOUCHERVILLE (QC), August 14, 2017 - Solar Brokers Canada, one of the largest residential solar providers in Canada, its affiliate Green Lion Eco Group, a solar engineering and project management company, and Loweâs Canada, a leading home improvement company operating more than 600 stores in Canada under different banners, today announced the creation of Loweâs Solar, a...... Click here to read this release
Energy conservation: a wise investment in Ontario’s future
Published Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:23:14 EST Read More
Increased conservation of fossil fuels needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Toronto, August 11, 2017 - A new report by Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO), shows that energy conservation continues to be a wise investment in Ontario's future. Every Joule Counts, Volume Two of the E...... Click here to read this release
Hold the Date: September 22-24th for Green Energy Doors Open GEDO17 at a location near you
Published Thu, 10 Aug 2017 07:04:25 EST Read More
Curious about green energy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the green energy future of Ontario, that is already in place near you right now! For the closest location go to the GEDO17 website map - https://www.greenenergydoorsopen.ca Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) is a showcase of sustainable energy projects and success stories from aro...... Click here to read this release
L’Ontario a devant elle une occasion qui ne se présente qu’une fois par génération de réduire l’empreinte énergétique et environnementale de ses réseaux municipaux d’eau et d’eaux usées
Published Tue, 30 May 2017 08:38:31 EST Read More
La consommation dâénergie des réseaux dâeau et dâeaux usées représente près de 40 % de la facture énergétique déclarée par les municipalités de la province Toronto, le 30 mai 2017 - En Ontario, les réseaux dâeau et dâeaux usées ont une consommation énergétique inutilement élevée. Heureusement, une formidable occasion se présente maintenant pour réduire ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario has once-in-a-generation opportunity to reduce the energy and climate footprint of municipal water use
Published Tue, 30 May 2017 08:34:26 EST Read More
Water and wastewater systems account for almost 40% of reported municipal energy use in the province Toronto, May 30, 2017 - Ontarioâs municipal water and wastewater systems use unnecessarily large amounts of energy. Thankfully, there is a huge opportunity to reduce the energy and greenhouse gas footprint of delivering these services to residents. That was the message delivered ...... Click here to read this release
La commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario examine le lien entre l’énergie et l’eau dans son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie
Published Thu, 25 May 2017 05:04:55 EST Read More
Avis aux médias La commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario examine le lien entre lâénergie et lâeau dans son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie La commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario, Dianne Saxe, est sur le point de publier le volume un de son rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie. Le rapp...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume 1 of annual Energy Conservation Progress Report Tuesday May 30 - Media accreditation available
Published Thu, 25 May 2017 04:57:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario examines connection between energy and water in annual energy conservation progress report Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, will release volume one of her annual energy conservation progress report. The report reviews the major energy, climate, environmental and financial impacts of Ontari...... Click here to read this release
Former Mississauga Mayor, Hazel McCallion, joins GreenSaver Board
Published Tue, 25 Apr 2017 07:21:06 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE April 25th, 2017 Hazel McCallion putting her energy into saving energy: Former Mayor of Mississauga joins GreenSaver Board (Toronto, April 25th, 2017) Hazel McCallion, the long serving former Mayor of Mississauga continues to make her mark. Her most recent effort is to advocate for energy conservation and related programs for familie...... Click here to read this release
EnerQuality, ENERGY STAR, Reach Home Labelling Milestone
Published Fri, 31 Mar 2017 07:50:33 EST Read More
EnerQuality, ENERGY STAR, Reach Home Labelling Milestone For immediate release (Toronto) EnerQuality - the #1 certifier of energy efficient homes in Canada - has hit a milestone: labelling its 75,000th ENERGY STAR® home. Since the modest start of just 96 homes in 2006, the first year of labelling ENERGY STAR for New Homes, EnerQuality now labels more than 6...... Click here to read this release
GreenPAC endorses British Columbia environmental champions for the provincial election
Published Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:10:05 EST Read More
March 16, 2017 GreenPAC endorses B.C. environmental champions for the provincial election Candidates endorsed from three major parties VANCOUVER - GreenPAC, Canadaâs non-partisan organization committed to building environmental leadership in politics, has endorsed six candidates with strong environmental track records in British Columbiaâs 2017 provincial ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario at McMaster on Tuesday March 21st to deliver Spring 2017 Public Lecture
Published Wed, 15 Mar 2017 06:13:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario at McMaster to deliver Spring 2017 Public Lecture Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, will be speaking at McMaster Centre for Climate Changeâs Spring 2017 Public Lecture about climate change in Ontario ̶ the critical thresholds that have been exceeded, the provinceâs current greenhouse gas (GH...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Geothermal Advancement Highlighted at the OGA Annual Conference
Published Thu, 2 Mar 2017 04:12:23 EST Read More
Ontario Geothermal Advancement Highlighted at the OGA Annual Conference On February 21-22, the Ontario Geothermal Association (OGA) hosted their 7th annual OGA Conference - Spotlighting Geothermal Energy - which welcomed local and international leaders in the geothermal industry. The first day of the conference began with a welcome address from Jim Bolger, OGA Presiden...... Click here to read this release
EQ Awards Handed Out to Ontario Best Green Builders
Published Mon, 27 Feb 2017 04:03:58 EST Read More
Media Release EQ Awards Handed Out to Ontario Best Green Builders (TORONTO, ON. Feb 23, 2017) Today, an extensive series of high quality presentations about sustainability in the housing industry took place at the EnerQuality (EQ) Housing Innovation Forum. This was followed by an evening of celebration as the EQ Awards Gala took centre stage at Universal EventS...... Click here to read this release
Why you should be at the OGA Conference February 21-22, 2017
Published Thu, 16 Feb 2017 04:42:38 EST Read More
Why YOU need to be at OGA Conference February 21-22, 2017: Spotlighting Geothermal Energy Where: Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale, 6750 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, and Ontario. On Febru...... Click here to read this release
Nominee list for 2017 EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards
Published Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:02:33 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Nominee list for 2017 EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards Media credentials available What: EnerQuality Innovation Forum and Awards on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Vaughn, Ontario Want to feel better informed and prepared for next yearâs business challenges and have a good time - then the EnerQuality ...... Click here to read this release
Will Geothermal Heating Replace Natural Gas in Your Ontario Home?
Published Tue, 7 Feb 2017 08:01:07 EST Read More
Media Advisory and Call for Media Credentials Will Geothermal Heating Replace Natural Gas in Your Ontario Home? Low carbon emission heating in a warming climate is focus of Ontario Geothermal Association conference Feb. 21-22, 2017 in Mississauga What: The Ontario Geothermal Association welcomes industry leaders from across North America and Europe to t...... Click here to read this release
2017 Ontario Sustainable Energy Association - Powering Prosperity Award Winners
Published Fri, 3 Feb 2017 08:34:08 EST Read More
Media Release 2017 Ontario Sustainable Energy Association - Powering Prosperity Award Winners (TORONTO, ON February 2, 2017) The 2017 Ontario Sustainable Energy Association - Powering Prosperity Awards were presented during the Powering Prosperity Gala & Ceremony. The awards honour the champions of Ontario's sustainable energy sector....... Click here to read this release
Minister Glen Murray to Address Powering Prosperity Awards - OSEA February 2nd 2017
Published Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:31:09 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Minister Glen Murray to Address Powering Prosperity Awards- Ontario Sustainable Energy Association February 2nd 2017 What: Minister of Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray will speak at the Ontario Sustainable Energy Associations (annual Powering Prosperity Awards ceremony. Other sp...... Click here to read this release
Powering Prosperity Media Advisory and Interview Opportunity
Published Wed, 18 Jan 2017 05:35:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory & Interview Opportunity Chair of World Renewable Energy Council to speak on Ontarioâs Renewable Energy Future from a Global Perspective at Powering Prosperity Awards dinner in North York, February 2nd 2017 What: Ontario Sustainable Energy Associations annual Powering Prosperity Awards ceremony and Keynote Speaker Dr. Harry Lehmann, Chair of the W...... Click here to read this release
EnerQuality Housing Innovation Awards - Media Credential Available
Published Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:14:56 EST Read More
Forum and Awards on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Vaughn, Ontario Want to feel better informed and prepared for next yearâs business challenges and have a good time - then the EnerQuality Housing Innovation Forum and Gala is where you need to be. EQ Housing Innovation Forum is a concentrated infusion of new thinking, new products and new techniques with the common benefit...... Click here to read this release
Health and the Environment belong in the Same Box: Why Health Impact Assessments belong in Environmental Assessments
Published Tue, 3 Jan 2017 06:04:27 EST Read More
Op-Ed by: Dr. Courtney Howard, Dr. Trevor Hancock, Robert Rattle Perhaps because we mostly work inside boxes - hospitals, clinics, universities and office buildings - it has taken the worldâs health community far too long to realize that human health belongs in the same box as what we call âthe environment.â These ideas have been part of other thought systems, including Aboriginal co...... Click here to read this release
Hold the Date: Attention Event Calendar Editors
Published Mon, 28 Nov 2016 04:20:57 EST Read More
Thursday, February 23, 2017 EQ Housing Innovation Forum and Awards Want to feel better informed and prepared for next yearâs business challenges and have a good time - then the EnerQuality Housing Innovation Forum and Gala is where you need to be. EQ Housing Innovation Forum is a concentrated infusion of new thinking, new products and new techniques with the common benefits of adva...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario in Hamilton for Tour and Public Forum
Published Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:43:13 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHAT: Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Dianne Saxe, and will be in Hamilton visiting 3 sites on Tuesday, September 27th as a guest of Environment Hamilton. In the evening she will participate in a Public Forum - Ontarioâs Environmental Bill of Rights and You. WHEN: Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 at 10:45 a.m. WHERE: 10:45am - Pipel...... Click here to read this release
Minto celebrates completion of Ontario’s first Net Zero Energy Townhomes
Published Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:39:20 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Location: Minto Net Zero Energy Townhomes, 186 Calvington Avenue, Kanata, ON When:Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 10:30 am What:Minto Communities celebrates the completion of four Net Zero Energy (NZE) townhomes it has built in Kanata, Ontario. Media and guests are invited to tour the homes and learn about the various energy efficient features...... Click here to read this release
Canada’s largest eco-friendly commercial landscaping initiative launched by Bentall Kennedy in Mississauga
Published Wed, 15 Jun 2016 08:28:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 - Event starts at 10:00 a.m. with speakers at 10:30 a.m. WHAT: Bentall Kennedy will officially announce Canadaâs largest low-emission and all-electric commercial landscape management program at the Meadowvale North Business Park. A demonstration of the specialized equipment and solar charging system will take place. Be...... Click here to read this release
Ontario woodstove change-out program will benefit rural residents and climate
Published Tue, 7 Jun 2016 11:30:12 EST Read More
Backgrounder/Interview Opportunity (June 7, 2016, Port Sydney, ON) Reports of a rural woodstove change-out program being included in Ontarioâs Five Year Climate Action Plan 2016-2020 should be welcomed by both rural residents and climate protection enthusiasts in Ontario. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association of Canada (HPBAC) looks forward to working with the gove...... Click here to read this release
Focus on What Matters
Published Tue, 31 May 2016 06:05:01 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, 31 May 2016 - At Queenâs Park today, Environmental Commissioner Dianne Saxe, in her first report, Conservation: Letâs Get Serious, called for public bodies to be accountable for the energy they use. Right now, itâs hard for taxpayers to find out which public buildings are energy hogs. The Environmental Commissioner calls for this information to be easi...... Click here to read this release
Les constructeurs canadiens d'habitations à consommation énergétique nette zéro reconnus pour leur contribution dans un project de démonstration révolutionnaire
Published Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:11:50 EST Read More
(Ottawa, le 10 mars 2016) Les constructeurs d'élite canadiens spécialisés en consommation énergétique nette zéro (CENZ) se sont réunis hier soir à Ottawa pour célébrer et accepter des prix pour leur contribution au plus grand projet canadien de démonstration d'habitations à CENZ en faisant progresser la science de la construction et en luttant contre le changement climatique à ...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Net-Zero Energy Home Builders Recognized for Contribution to Industry-Changing Demonstration Project
Published Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:34:42 EST Read More
(March 10, 2016, Ottawa, ON) Canadaâs elite net-zero energy (NZE) home builders gathered last night in Ottawa to celebrate and accept awards for their contribution to the largest Canadian net-zero energy (NZE) housing demonstration project by advancing building science and responding to the global climate change challenge. A total of 26 homes were built in four provinces as part of the...... Click here to read this release
Leading Net Zero Energy homebuilders to be recognized by Natural Resources Canada and Owens Corning Canada
Published Thu, 3 Mar 2016 05:46:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory Leading Net Zero Energy homebuilders to be recognized by Natural Resources Canada and Owens Corning Canada When: Wednesday, 9 March 2016 @ 5:00 p.m. Where: Fairmont Chateau Laurier - The Drawing Room 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7 What: Owens Corning Canada hosts an awards ceremony to celebrate a major milestone in the Canad...... Click here to read this release
New $100 million energy retrofit program leaves rural Ontarians out in the cold
Published Wed, 2 Mar 2016 05:55:13 EST Read More
Listen to COHAâs audio message about the need for fairness in energy saving programs (Lindsay, ON, March 2, 2016) Earlier this month, the Ontario government announced a new $100 million home energy retrofit program to upgrade only natural gas...... Click here to read this release
Construction Voyer unveils six Net Zero Energy condos in Laval
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2016 09:33:53 EST Read More
(February 23, 2016, Laval, QC) Today, Construction Voyer celebrated the completion of six Net Zero Energy condos in Lavalâs Duvernay East community. The condos, Canadaâs first Net Zero Energy sixplex, were built as part of a national project that will almost double the amount of Net Zero Energy homes in the country. Energy-efficient features of the new six-unit multiplex include Owen...... Click here to read this release
Construction Voyer to launch six new Net Zero Energy homes in Laval as part of national demonstration project
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:27:42 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Laval, Québec When: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. What: Construction Voyer invites the media to a ribbon-cutting event in Laval to celebrate the completion of six Net Zero Energy homes. The condos, in Lavalâs Duvernay East community, were built as part of a national demonstration proje...... Click here to read this release
Construction Voyer bâtira six nouvelles habitations à consommation énergétique nette zéro à Laval dans le cadre d’un projet de démonstration national
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:17:23 EST Read More
AVIS AUX MÃDIAS Pour publication: IMMÃDIATE Lieu: Laval, Québec Quand? Mardi, 23 février 2016 à 10 h Quoi? Construction Voyer invite les médias à une cérémonie dâinauguration à Laval pour célébrer lâachèvement de six habitations à consommation énergétique nette zéro. Situées dans la collectivité de Duvernay Est à Laval, ces co...... Click here to read this release
Why shouldn’t all Ontarians benefit from $100 million energy retrofit program?
Published Tue, 9 Feb 2016 10:29:28 EST Read More
(Lindsay, ON, February 9, 2016) Last Thursday, the Ontario Government announced a new $100 million home energy retrofit program to upgrade furnaces, water heaters and insulation. Media reports today indicated that Kitchener Centre MPP Daiene Vernile (L) confirmed, âAnyone in Ontario who uses natural gas in their homes will be able to take part in a provincial energy retrofit program, ...... Click here to read this release
A professional home energy assessment can maximize investment in your winter renovation project and unlock hidden incentives
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:31:46 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE A professional home energy assessment can maximize investment in your winter renovation project and unlock hidden incentives (December 10th, 2015, Toronto, ON) Home energy assessments are a useful and affordable tool to reduce your current energy bill. Informed consumers considering home renovations know that energy assessments are a...... Click here to read this release
Home Depot to phase out bee-killing pesticides
Published Thu, 3 Dec 2015 06:00:38 EST Read More
For Immediate Release: December 3, 2015 Expert contacts: Lisa Archer, Friends of the Earth, (510) 900-3145, larcher@foe.org Beatrice Olivastri, Friends of the Earth Canada, (613) 724 8690, beatrice@foecanada.org Susan Baker, Trillium Asset Management, (617) 532-6681, sbaker@trilliuminvest.com Adam Kanzer, Domini Social Investments, (212) 217-1027, akanzer@domini.com Larisa...... Click here to read this release
Mattamy Homes completes Net Zero Energy home in Calgary
Published Wed, 25 Nov 2015 09:25:42 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home will be first in Calgary to receive government recognition of Net Zero Energy performance CALGARY - Nov. 25, 2015 - Mattamy Homes, North Americaâs largest privately owned homebuilder, is officially celebrating the completion of its first Net Zero Energy (NZE) home today in Calgary as part of a national project that will almost...... Click here to read this release
Mattamy Homes completes Net Zero Energy home in Calgary
Published Wed, 18 Nov 2015 06:22:25 EST Read More
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** LOCATION: CALGARY, ALBERTA Cityscape welcomes Calgaryâs first Net Zero Energy residence as part of national eco-friendly homebuilding project WHAT:Mattamy Homes, North Americaâs largest privately owned homebuilder, is celebrating the completion of the firs...... Click here to read this release
Nova Scotia builder unveils Net Zero Energy Ready home near Halifax
Published Mon, 2 Nov 2015 09:55:44 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Provident Development completes the first of five homes it will construct as part of a Canada-wide Net Zero Energy initiative (Bedford, NS, November 2, 2015) Today, Provident Development hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the first of five homes built as part of a national project that will almost double the amount of Ne...... Click here to read this release
Provident Development completes its first Net Zero Energy Ready home near Halifax
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2015 05:39:58 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia The only East Coast homebuilder in national Net Zero Energy project, chooses Bedford, Nova Scotia as site for its five net zero energy ready homes When: Monday, November 2, 2015 2:00 p.m. What: Provident Development invites media to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the compl...... Click here to read this release
Minto unveils Net Zero Energy home offering in Kanata
Published Thu, 8 Oct 2015 08:35:20 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home buyers can now own one of the most energy efficient homes in Canada (October 8th, 2015, Ottawa, ON) Minto Communities Canada is proud to introduce its Net Zero Energy Ready (NZEr) home in Kanataâs Arcadia community. Now available for purchase as one of four newly designed show homes, Minto brings its NZEr offerin...... Click here to read this release
Minto celebrates the completion of its newest Net Zero Energy home near Ottawa
Published Fri, 2 Oct 2015 07:18:40 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY Location: Kanata, Ontario When: Thursday, October 8, 2015 10:00 am What: Minto celebrates the completion of the first Net Zero Energy home it has built as part of a Canada-wide program. The Net Zero Energy home, the first of five to be built in Kanataâs Arcadia community, will produce as much energy as it consumes. Media and guests are in...... Click here to read this release
Canada Scores a “C” on Sustainability
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:59:56 EST Read More
Report Card released on the opening of the UN Sustainable Development Summit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 25, 2015 As the United Nations prepares to endorse a new set of 17 goals for sustainable development, Canada receives an overall mark of âCâ in a report card, The Future Canadians Want, released by Canada Conserves. The UN goals blend qu...... Click here to read this release
Top Sustainability Leaders Across Canada Honoured by Clean50
Published Tue, 22 Sep 2015 05:16:53 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, September 21, 2015 -- Led by Premiers Kathleen Wynne of Ontario and Philippe Couillard of Quebec, the 2016 list of âCanadaâs Clean50â celebrates the accomplishments of 50 sustainability leaders drawn from 16 widely different categories. These champions have achieved measurable results in fighting climate change, and are helping transition Canad...... Click here to read this release
Guelph Net Zero Energy home first built in national demonstration project
Published Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:39:03 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Guelph, Ontario Reidâs Heritage Homes celebrates the first of 25 net zero energy homes to be built across Canada (September 11, 2015, Guelph, ON) Canadaâs newest Net Zero Energy home has been built in Guelph. Constructed by Reidâs Heritage Homes, the house is the first completed as part of a...... Click here to read this release
Reid’s Heritage Homes celebrates completion of inaugural Net Zero Energy home in national demonstration project
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2015 05:58:12 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Guelph, Ontario What: Reidâs Heritage Homes invites members of the media to Guelph for the inaugural ribbon cutting event for a national demonstration project that will almost double the amount of Net Zero Energy homes in Canada. The event will feature a tour of the recently completed house-...... Click here to read this release
Indian IT multinational Tech Mahindra and Ryerson University sign memorandum of understanding on microgrid solutions research
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:58:40 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, ON, August 19, 2015: Microgrids, disruptive technology and cutting edge research were the topics of conversation as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Ryerson University and India-based Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TechM), a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering. The agreement was made official at the university...... Click here to read this release
Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro Launching Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot
Published Tue, 18 Aug 2015 09:32:06 EST Read More
Press Release August 18, 2015 - Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro announced today their collaborative partnership with Tech Mahindra Ltd. to build an Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charging System (IEVCS) designed to contribute toward Ontarioâs clean energy future. âThe potential load impact of electric vehicle charging on transformers is something that needs to be taken into consideration ...... Click here to read this release
Ryerson University, Tech Mahindra ink MoU for research in Microgrids
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2015 06:11:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory Microgrid Facility Tour, Photo/Interview Opportunity WHEN Wednesday August 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. WHERE Ryerson Centre for Urban Energy Conference Room 147 Dalhousie St. Toronto, ON WHAT Tech Mahindra Ltd. (...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy, Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro and Tech Mahindra to announce clean energy initiative
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2015 05:55:44 EST Read More
August 17, 2015 Media Advisory Niagara-on-the-Lake Hydro and Tech Mahindra will host Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Energy to announce a clean energy initiative in the region. Where: Southbrook Vineyards 581 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake L0S 1J0 ...... Click here to read this release
Minister of the Environment and Climate Change in Oakville to celebrate facility’s recycling of 500,000 Ontario appliances
Published Fri, 31 Jul 2015 07:27:55 EST Read More
Media Release Proper disposal of old fridges and freezers has climate change and energy saving benefits (Oakville, ON, July 31, 2015) Today, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, Glen Murray, toured ARCA Canada to see firsthand how 500,000 fridges, freezers and other refrigerant-containing appliances have been safely decommissioned since 2...... Click here to read this release
Celebrating an Ontario climate change and energy saving success
Published Tue, 28 Jul 2015 07:37:24 EST Read More
Media Advisory Plant Tour, Photo/Interview Opportunity Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to tour recycling facility in Oakville WHAT Ontarioâs Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and industry representatives will tour ARCA Canada to mark the milestone of half a million appliances having been decommissioned at the f...... Click here to read this release
Minto to build five of the most energy efficient homes in Canada
Published Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:59:35 EST Read More
Kanata neighbourhood will feature Minto Communitiesâ latest Net Zero Energy homes (July 22, 2015, Ottawa, ON) Minto Communities is excited to announce the construction of five of the most energy efficient homes in Canada, now within reach for the average homebuyer. With support from Natural Resources Canadaâs ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII), Minto is...... Click here to read this release
Confusion Slows Adaptation to Climate Change
Published Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:11:38 EST Read More
Toronto, July 14, 2015 - Ontarioâs acting Environmental Commissioner said a lack of coordinated and easy-to-use projections for climate change is making it hard for government and business leaders to adapt to the new reality. Ellen Schwartzel said businesses, governments and individuals need accurate forecasts of the changing climate if they are to figure out how to adapt to the coming...... Click here to read this release
La confusion freine l’adaptation au changement climatique
Published Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:06:08 EST Read More
Toronto, le 14 juillet 2015 - La commissaire à lâenvironnement intérimaire de lâOntario a dit que le manque de prévisions coordonnées et conviviales sur le changement climatique fait en sorte quâil est difficile pour le gouvernement et les chefs dâentreprise de sâadapter à la nouvelle réalité. Mme Ellen Schwartzel a dit que les entreprises, les gouvernements et les perso...... Click here to read this release
Gap Looms in Ontario’s Fight Against Climate Change
Published Tue, 7 Jul 2015 06:04:32 EST Read More
Toronto, July 7, 2015 - Ontarioâs acting Environmental Commissioner Ellen Schwartzel offers some praise for the provincial government, but also a warning the government will find it difficult to meet its next target for combatting climate change. On the eve of the Climate Summit of the Americas, Schwartzel praises Ontarioâs ambitious targets for reducing emissions, noting they are in...... Click here to read this release
Un écart menace la lutte au changement climatique en Ontario
Published Tue, 7 Jul 2015 06:03:09 EST Read More
Toronto, le 7 juillet 2015 - La commissaire à lâenvironnement intérimaire, Ellen Schwartzel, fait lâéloge du gouvernement provincial, mais lâavertit par la même occasion quâil lui sera difficile dâatteindre sa prochaine cible dans la lutte au changement climatique. à la veille du Sommet des Amériques sur le climat, Mme Schwartzel félicite lâOntario dâavoir établi de...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release report on Ontario’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Published Thu, 2 Jul 2015 05:13:10 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHEN: Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Room 148, Queenâs Park Media Studio, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release the annual review of the governmentâs progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions for 2015: Feeling the Heat. The conference will also be broadc...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie un rapport sur les progrès des activités en Ontario pour réduire les émissions des gaz à effet de serre
Published Thu, 2 Jul 2015 05:09:27 EST Read More
Avis aux médias QUAND : Le 7 juillet 2015 à 10 h. Oà : Salle 148, Studio des médias de Queen's Park, Assemblée législative, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario. Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera La pression monte, lâédition 2015 de sa revue annuelle sur les progrès des activités en Ontario pour réduire les émissions des gaz à effet ...... Click here to read this release
A Quebec first in Laval
Published Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:42:22 EST Read More
Media Release Construction Voyer building six net zero energy homes as part of Natural Resources Canadaâs ecoENERGY Innovation Initiativeâs national Net Zero Energy project (June 22, 2015, Laval, QC) Lucky homeowners in Laval will soon be moving into new net zero energy homes. Today, Construction Voyer broke ground on six condos as part of a nat...... Click here to read this release
Une première québécoise à Laval
Published Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:21:58 EST Read More
COMMUNIQUà DE PRESSE Construction Voyer bâti six habitations à consommation énergétique nette zéro dans le cadre de l'Initiative écoÃNERGIE sur l'innovation de Ressources naturelles Canada pour le projet national de consommation énergétique nette zéro Laval, QC, le 22 juin 2015. - De chanceux propriétaires lavallois aménageront bientôt dans leurs no...... Click here to read this release
Construction Voyer innove à Laval dans le cadre du projet de démonstration national de consommation énergétique nette zéro
Published Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:37:36 EST Read More
AVIS AUX MÃDIAS Pour publication : IMMÃDIATE Lieu : Laval, Québec Quoi? Construction Voyer invite les membres des médias à un événement novateur à Laval dans le cadre dâun projet de démonstration national qui doublera presque le nombre d'habitations à consommation énergétique nette zéro au Canada. L'objectif est de démontrer que les habitations Ã...... Click here to read this release
Construction Voyer to break ground in Laval as part of Natural Resources Canada’s ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative Net Zero Energy demonstration project
Published Tue, 16 Jun 2015 10:29:50 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Laval, Québec What: Construction Voyer invites the media to its groundbreaking event in Laval as part of a national demonstration project that will almost double the amount of Net Zero Energy homes in Canada. The intent is to demonstrate that Net Zero Energy homes can be built cost-effectively across Canada, o...... Click here to read this release
Satisfied Ontario power utilities choose GreenSaver to provide Energy Conservation programs for 2015-2020
Published Tue, 16 Jun 2015 06:09:35 EST Read More
(June 16th 2015) As Ontario Local Distribution Companies (LDC) and electricity utilities consider their options for providing energy conservation demand management (CDM) programs, required under the new 2015-2020 provincial energy conservation framework, four utilities (E.L.K. Energy Inc., Hydro Hawkesbury Inc., Cooperative Hydro Embrun Inc. and Hydro 2000 Inc.) have already selected...... Click here to read this release
Community-owned green energy projects helping to drive new business in Southwestern Ontario
Published Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:18:05 EST Read More
Save the earth - and the economy (April 21, 2015) This Earth Day marks a major turning point for both our planet and our global economy, with a surge in the use of zero emissions renewable energy. According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), there was a 31% jump in renewable energy sector investment across Canada in 2014 wi...... Click here to read this release
Community-owned green energy projects helping to drive new business in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
Published Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:08:06 EST Read More
Save the earth - and the economy (April 21, 2015) This Earth Day marks a major turning point for both our planet and our global economy, with a surge in the use of zero emissions renewable energy. According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), there was a 31% jump in renewable energy sector investment across Canada in 2014 wi...... Click here to read this release
Community-owned green energy projects helping to drive new business in Northern Ontario
Published Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:59:26 EST Read More
Save the earth - and the economy (April 21, 2015) This Earth Day marks a major turning point for both our planet and our global economy, with a surge in the use of zero emissions renewable energy. According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), there was a 31% jump in renewable energy sector investment across Canada in 2014 wi...... Click here to read this release
Community-owned green energy projects helping to drive new business across the GTA
Published Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:41:41 EST Read More
Save the earth - and the economy (April 21, 2015) This Earth Day marks a major turning point for both our planet and our global economy, with a surge in the use of zero emissions renewable energy. According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), there was a 31% jump in renewable energy sector investment across Canada in 2014 wi...... Click here to read this release
Premier Wynne's Cap-and-Trade carbon reduction plan lauded by GreenSaver
Published Mon, 13 Apr 2015 05:15:45 EST Read More
(April 13, 2015, Toronto, ON) Vladan Veljovic, President and CEO of GreenSaver was quick to praise Premier Wynne and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Glen Murray on a new Ontario cap-and-trade plan for carbon emissions and wished them success at the climate change discussions in Quebec City. Mr. Veljovic citing his 20 years of experience in the energy and environmental sector...... Click here to read this release
Oil spills in Northern Ontario should be a wakeup call
Published Tue, 10 Mar 2015 12:26:19 EST Read More
A statement from Grand Chief Lawrence Martin March 10, 2015 We have reached a turning point when it comes to looking after the environment in Northern Ontario. There are numerous examples of how things are changing, but here are three...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association urges home owners to monitor their heating system during extreme weather conditions and check for safety sake
Published Mon, 2 Mar 2015 06:14:45 EST Read More
(Lindsey, ON, March 1, 2015) This year's winter storms have created conditions that could lead to loss of heat for your home. The Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is advising homeowners to check outdoor home oil heat tanks to prevent damage that could occur from snow and icicles accumulating on roofs and eavestroughs. Snow and ice falling from roofs can snap lines...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Oil Heat Association urges home owners to remember their heating system during extreme weather conditions and check for safety sake
Published Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:02:48 EST Read More
(Halifax, NS, February 26, 2015) This year's excessive winter storms have created potential hazards that could lead to loss of heat for your home. The Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is advising homeowners to check their outdoor home oil heat tanks to prevent damage that could occur from falling snow and icicles accumulating on roofs and eavestroughs. A build...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Oil Heat Association urges home owners to remember their heating system during extreme weather conditions and check for safety sake
Published Thu, 26 Feb 2015 07:56:32 EST Read More
(Moncton, NB, February 26, 2015) This year's excessive winter storms have created potential hazards that could lead to loss of heat for your home. The New Brunswick Chapter of the Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is advising homeowners to check their outdoor home oil heat tanks to prevent damage that could occur from falling snow and icicles accumulating on roofs and eavestroughs. A bui...... Click here to read this release
Let’s change time-of-use power prices and put smart meters to work
Published Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:32:57 EST Read More
Note: The following op-ed piece is a response from the Environmental Commissionerâs discussion of on and off-peak electricity prices flowed from the release of the Energy Conservation Report. The Report was presented on January 13, 2015 in a press conference at Queenâs Park....... Click here to read this release
Three game-changing ideas for Canada in 2015: Restoring Confidence in Our Future
Published Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:30:45 EST Read More
Op-Ed January 15, 2015 Sometimes you have to stand back to see the big picture. After thirty years in the environmental movement in Canada, I am doing just that. I spent much of the past year researching a major report on Canadaâs future, and my family and I are currently in Istanbul, four months into a year-long tour of the world. Iâm standing back from the big pictu...... Click here to read this release
Des efforts supplémentaires sont nécessaires dans le cadre du programme Priorité à la conservation de l’énergie
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:10:12 EST Read More
Toronto, le 13 janvier 2015 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit attendre la suite des choses en ce qui concerne la philosophie Priorité à la conservation de lâénergie du gouvernement. Au moment de la publication de son Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2014, Planifier pour économiser, M. Gord Miller a félicité ...... Click here to read this release
Conservation First Needs More Work
Published Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:08:37 EST Read More
Toronto, 13 Jan. 2015 - Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner says heâs adopting a wait-and-see attitude towards the governmentâs Conservation First philosophy. In releasing his 2014 Energy Conservation Progress Report âPlanning to Conserveâ, Gord Miller praised the shift to considering cost-effective conservation before building new generation or transmission faci...... Click here to read this release
Advisory - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Energy Conservation Progress Report
Published Thu, 8 Jan 2015 04:01:38 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release his 2014 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. Topics covered in this year's Report include Review of Policy Developments 2013-2014 and updates on government target achievements. WHEN: Tuesday, January 13th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Queenâs Park Media Studio, Legislative Buildin...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le rapport sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie
Published Thu, 8 Jan 2015 04:00:37 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2014, lequel passe en revue les avancées politiques réalisées en 2013-2014 et met à jour les progrès accomplis par rapport aux cibles du gouvernement. QUAND : le mardi 13 janvier 2015 à 10 h Oà : Studio des...... Click here to read this release
A new universal icon for sustainability now available
Published Thu, 18 Dec 2014 07:02:49 EST Read More
The Gift of an Icon âTis the season for giving, and Canada Conserves has made a new and simple icon available to the world as a universal symbol of the shift to a sustainable path: the green arrow. âWe need a single and readily identifiable image,â sa...... Click here to read this release
Insulation provides comfort and savings during extreme weather
Published Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:14:28 EST Read More
Icicles hanging from your roof are often a sign that youâre paying too much on heating bills (Ottawa, ON, December 17, 2014) Much of Canada has already experienced its first cold snap of the season. At a time of year when many people are looking to spend increased time indoors, it makes sense to assess the insulation levels in your homeâs building envelope (i.e....... Click here to read this release
Last minute reflections on how being a conscious consumer makes for a great holiday season and a better New Year
Published Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:06:04 EST Read More
Prepared for submission free for your publication to use with proper credit By Don Huff, Founder of Environmental Communication Options A green Christmas can be as easy or a difficult as you are willing to make it. Personally, I am in favour of things that make a busy and complicated time of the year, simpler. Some of my green Christmas conscious consumer thoughts, include:...... Click here to read this release
Canada must learn to live better with less
Published Fri, 28 Nov 2014 04:20:28 EST Read More
Report challenges Canadaâs leaders to focus on solutions people want For immediate release: November 28, 2014 Canada is poorly equipped to deal with the inevitable environmental and economic challenges that lie ahead, says âThe Next Waveâ, a report on the future of the environmental and sustainability movements in Canada. The report summarizes the downward envi...... Click here to read this release
Insulation: The invisible sound-proof investment
Published Mon, 10 Nov 2014 04:34:36 EST Read More
Benefits include reduced sound transfer between rooms and improved air quality (Ottawa, ON, November 10, 2014) Choosing the right insulation product for your home can have a significant financial impact on your seasonal heating bill. Additionally, it also offers significant gains in occupant comfort and indoor air quality. By taking steps to ensure your building e...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Ontario
Published Thu, 30 Oct 2014 05:23:18 EST Read More
(October 30, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Over half a million homeowners in Ontario get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. While most use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages, many others use it as their primary source of heating. Wisely managed, Ontarioâs supply of wood suitable for residential heating is practically...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of B.C.
Published Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:53:41 EST Read More
(October 28, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Over a quarter million homeowners in British Columbia get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. While most use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages, many others use it as their primary source of heating. Wisely managed, B.C.âs supply of wood suitable for residential heating is pr...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of the Yukon
Published Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:48:32 EST Read More
Yukon residents are eligible for rebates to help replace wood burning stoves with a newer, more efficient one (October 28, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Approximately one-quarter of Yukon homeowners get their space heating from wood stoves. For many, it is their only source of heat while most others use it for supplementary heat as part of an effective zone heating system o...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of the Northwest Territories
Published Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:43:03 EST Read More
Northwest Territory residents are eligible for rebates to help replace wood burning stoves with a newer, more efficient one (October 28, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Many Northwest Territories homeowners get their residential heat from wood stoves. For over fifteen percent of homes, it is their only source of heat while most others use it for supplementary purposes. Wis...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Manitoba
Published Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:36:53 EST Read More
(October 28, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Many Manitoba homeowners get their residential heat from wood stoves. For some, it is their only source of heat while many others use it for supplementary purposes. Wisely managed, Manitobaâs supply of wood suitable for residential heating is practically limitless. It is renewable, virtually carbon neutral and insulated from the vagaries of world petr...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Nova Scotia
Published Mon, 27 Oct 2014 06:05:44 EST Read More
(October 27, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Approximately one-third of Nova Scotia homeowners get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. For one-quarter of households, it is their only source of heat while many others use it for supplementary heat as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages. Wisely managed, Nova Scotiaâs supply of wood suitable for resident...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Newfoundland and Labrador
Published Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:54:58 EST Read More
(October 27, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Approximately one-third of Newfoundland and Labrador homeowners get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. For one-quarter of households, it is their only source of heat while many others use it for supplementary heat as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages. Wisely managed, Newfoundland and Labradorâs supply o...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is an efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Prince Edward Island
Published Mon, 27 Oct 2014 05:34:54 EST Read More
(October 27, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Over one-third of Prince Edward Island homeowners get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. For thirty percent of households, it is their only source of heat while many others use it for supplementary heat as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages. Wisely managed, Prince Edward Islandâs supply of wood suitable ...... Click here to read this release
How a high-performing building envelope can reduce your monthly heating bill
Published Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:26:09 EST Read More
Condensation around windows, drafts, and cold floors are often warning signs that youâre paying too much to heat your home (Ottawa, ON, October 20, 2014) Last winter many Canadians were caught off guard by extreme cold weather, power outages or gas shortages. As this yearâs winter season approaches and many Canadians plan to spend an increased amount of time ind...... Click here to read this release
New Polling shows Northern Ontario First Nation residents’ perceptions on energy and mining
Published Thu, 16 Oct 2014 05:52:09 EST Read More
(October 16, 2014, Toronto, ON) New polling of Northern Ontario First Nation community residents that explores their attitudes towards renewable energy and resource development was presented today by Oraclepoll Research President Dr. Paul Seccaspina at the Renewables & Mining Summit and Exhibition. Issues surveyed in North...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner Boosts Energy Literacy
Published Wed, 15 Oct 2014 06:09:40 EST Read More
Toronto, 15 Oct. 2014 - Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner today released Smart from Sunrise To Sunset, to alert the public and decision makers to the ability of the Smart Grid to change how they think about electricity. The report is a non-technical primer that describes how a 24-hour day will be different with the widespread adoption of the Smart Grid. Politicians, stakehold...... Click here to read this release
Current Insight from Local Northern Ontario First Nations Residents on Mining and Power Infrastructure - Oraclepoll Research
Published Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:43:28 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Presentation of new public opinion research on attitudes of Northern Ontario First Nation community residents related to renewable energy and resource development scenarios. This research was completed by phone survey in early October 2014 by Oraclepoll Research and Environmental Communication Options. Who: Dr. Paul Seccaspina, President of Or...... Click here to read this release
Reid’s Heritage Homes first builder to break ground in national Net Zero Energy homes demonstration project
Published Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:20:00 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Guelph, Ontario (September 29, 2014, Guelph, ON) Today, Reidâs Heritage Homes hosted the first groundbreaking ceremony for a national Net Zero Energy (NZE) homes demonstration project. Present to mark the occasion was Harold Albrecht, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Conestoga (Ontario), on behalf of the Ho...... Click here to read this release
Reid’s Heritage Homes first to break ground in national Net Zero Energy demonstration project
Published Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:33:50 EST Read More
MEDIA ADVISORY For Release: IMMEDIATELY Location: Guelph, Ontario Reidâs Heritage Homes first to break ground in national Net Zero Energy demonstration project What: Reidâs Heritage Homes invites members of the media to the inaugural groundbreaking event for a national demonstration project that will almost double the amoun...... Click here to read this release
Op-Ed: Time for Ontario to seize far-offshore wind opportunities in the Great Lakes
Published Tue, 16 Sep 2014 05:25:12 EST Read More
Over three and a half years ago, a cancellation, publicly referred to as a moratorium, on offshore wind was announced. The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) is perplexed by the lack of action in advancing a far-offshore wind sector in Ontario. The original February 2011 decision was made ostensibly to allow time to conduct more studies. Almost nothing has happened since...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Failing in Fight against Climate Change
Published Wed, 9 Jul 2014 06:05:24 EST Read More
Toronto, 9 July, 2014 - Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller says Ontario needs to get back in the game on climate change. âThe latest scientific evidence shows that the pace of climate change is accelerating,â says Miller. âExtreme weather events have increased dramatically around the world. Here in Ontario though, the provincial government hasnât even delivered on commitments...... Click here to read this release
2014 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada Ranking announced
Published Wed, 4 Jun 2014 05:02:54 EST Read More
(TORONTO, Ontario, June 4, 2014) - Corporate Knights today released its Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list, the definitive annual ranking of Canadaâs top corporate citizens. The ranking, which is in its 13th year, transparently measures a diverse range of Canadian enterprises on a suite of 12 sustainability metrics, including greenhouse gas productivity, per cent of taxes...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to visit Waterloo Region
Published Mon, 2 Jun 2014 05:14:01 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller and his Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee will hold their business meeting in Waterloo Region June 3 to 5, 2014 as part of their annual tour. âWaterloo has been a great center of innovation in land use planning, energy conservation and biodiversity protection over many years,â says Mr. Miller. âThe area continues ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario cement plant wins award as international leader in reducing energy costs and consumption
Published Thu, 29 May 2014 07:06:14 EST Read More
Media Release St Marys Cement Inc. plant in Bowmanville, Ontario is a continent-wide leader in energy efficiency and conservation for manufacturers of cementitious material (Bowmanville ON, May 29, 2014) Community leaders and St Marys Cement Inc. executives were on hand today to celebrate St Marys Cement - Bowmanville Plant receiving the Gold Award Certificatio...... Click here to read this release
Ontario cement plant receives international recognition for energy saving success
Published Tue, 27 May 2014 04:50:39 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: St Marys Cement, Bowmanville Plant will receive an international award for excellence in energy conservation. The Certification in Energy Excellence is awarded to industry and commercial leaders in energy management who are taking a proactive approach to lowering energy usage. St Marys has reduced its annual energy by 1 million dollars per year. ...... Click here to read this release
Wood heat is the efficient and affordable local energy source for much of Canada
Published Tue, 13 May 2014 07:05:24 EST Read More
(May 13, 2014, Huntsville, ON) Roughly one-third of Canadian homes get some or all of their space heat from wood stoves. For some it is their only source of heat, while many others use it for supplementary heat, as part of an effective zone heating system or to combat power outages. Wisely managed, Canada's supply of wood suitable for residential heating is practically unlimited. It is ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario energy concerns overview: new polling
Published Wed, 9 Apr 2014 12:26:33 EST Read More
Decided vote intent puts Liberals and Conservatives in near deadlock (April 9, 2014, Toronto, ON) Oraclepoll Research has released omnibus polling results at the All-Energy Canada Conference & Exhibition today. The survey is about Ontariansâ opinion regarding provincial voter intent, renewable energy and ener...... Click here to read this release
Update from All-Energy Canada Conference
Published Wed, 9 Apr 2014 11:27:01 EST Read More
Media Release (April 9, 2014, Toronto, ON) The Plenary session at the All-Energy Canada Exhibition & Conference was a big success. The Plenary speakers left food for thought for the future of climate change and the future of energy in Canada an...... Click here to read this release
Three days away: Grow your international business in the renewable energy sector
Published Mon, 7 Apr 2014 10:29:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory How to do international business in the renewable energy sectorKeynote presentation by Nobel Prize Recipient: Smart Green Cities: Where energy is going in the next 100 yearsFree trade show (...... Click here to read this release
A new direction for Ontario energy conservation? - Interview Opportunity
Published Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:42:48 EST Read More
(March 31, 2014) WHAT: Response from Peter Love, Summerhill's Chief Energy Conservation Officers to Ontario Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli's speech on energy efficiency and conservation demand management at the Ontario Electricity Distributors Association's (EDA) AGM meeting on March 31, 2014. WHO: Peter Love, the Chief Energy Conservation Officer at Summerhill (one of...... Click here to read this release
All-Energy Canada Conference in Toronto -- 10 days until conference begins!
Published Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:19:43 EST Read More
Media Release (March 31, 2014, Toronto, ON) All-Energy Canada Conference & Exhibition (AEC) is a place where business connections in the renewable energy sector are made. It is the third in the All-Energy series, preceded by conferences in th...... Click here to read this release
Made-in-Ontario energy efficient building technology featured at All-Energy Canada conference in Toronto
Published Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:42:25 EST Read More
STEEP Building Systems Canada and Far North Developments will exhibit at Booth # 219 All-Energy Canada (free-to-attend trade show - www.all-energy.ca) on April 9 and 10 at the Direct Energy Centre (Geraldton, ON, March 27, 2014) STEEP Building Systems Canada, an Ontario based manufacturer of energy efficient struc...... Click here to read this release
Media credentials available for All-Energy Canada Exhibition and Conference
Published Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:18:28 EST Read More
Media Advisory Media passes will be available to accredited media at the All-Energy Canada (AEC) Exhibition and Conference, April 9 to 10, 2014. Interview opportunities are available at the conference and trade show for industry experts in the renewable energy sector from Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. With more than 150 speakers and many networking o...... Click here to read this release
Northern Gateway tanker shipping flawed, risks are poorly understood
Published Wed, 12 Mar 2014 05:40:17 EST Read More
Professional Engineers claim risk of tanker spill too high; will likely leave Canadian taxpayers and environment paying the bill (Vancouver, BC, March 12, 2014) A flawed assessment of risk, potential burden to taxpayers, and environmental uncertainty have led a group of Professional Engineers to question the National Energy Boardâs approval of the Northern Gatewa...... Click here to read this release
Scotiabank offering $10,000 award to student eco-innovator
Published Tue, 25 Feb 2014 09:54:34 EST Read More
EcoLiving Awards applications open to full-time college or university students looking to change the future of home energy conservation Toronto, February 25, 2014 - As the country goes through a cold swing, finding ways to reduce energy bills this winter is top of mind. With the Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards becoming an annual event, businesses, entrepreneurs and st...... Click here to read this release
Submit your home energy innovation to win $15,000 from Scotiabank
Published Tue, 25 Feb 2014 08:40:49 EST Read More
EcoLiving Awards an opportunity for energy efficiency innovation to be recognized by industry experts Toronto, February 25, 2014 - As the country goes through a cold swing, finding ways to reduce energy bills this winter is top of mind. With the Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards becoming an annual event, businesses, entrepreneurs and students across the country have mor...... Click here to read this release
Scotiabank offering $50,000 to business with best home energy efficiency solution
Published Tue, 25 Feb 2014 07:20:46 EST Read More
Businesses, innovators and students have three weeks left to apply for EcoLiving Awards Toronto, February 25, 2014 - As the country goes through a cold swing, finding ways to reduce energy bills this winter is top of mind. With the Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards becoming an annual event, businesses, entrepreneurs and students across the country have more ways to show...... Click here to read this release
Nobel Peace Prize winner is Keynote speaker for All-Energy Canada Conference in Toronto
Published Tue, 25 Feb 2014 04:17:26 EST Read More
(February 25 2014, Toronto, CANADA) The All-Energy Canada organizers are delighted to announce that Dr. Woodrow (Woody) W. Clark II will make a strategic Canadian appearance as the Keynote speaker on April 9th, 2014. ...... Click here to read this release
New insulation guide a must-read for do-it-yourself renovators
Published Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:16:08 EST Read More
(February 18, 2014, Ottawa, ON) A new comparison guide is available to assist Canadians in choosing the right insulation for new build and home renovation projects. Released today by NAIMA Canada, Building Insulation: A Performance Comparison for Todayâs Environmental Home Builder & Renovation Project is an excellent source of information for learning about one of the most cost...... Click here to read this release
Attention: Event Calendar Editors and Media Sponsorship Coordinators - All-Energy Canada
Published Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:02:01 EST Read More
All-Energy Canada Update Please consider posting or including this within your event calendar directory: All-Energy Canada Exhibition & Conference April 9 and 10, 2014 Toronto, Canada ...... Click here to read this release
Celebrating Ontario’s Environmental Leadership
Published Fri, 31 Jan 2014 06:03:20 EST Read More
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Scotiabank increases investment in Canadian eco innovators with annual awards program
Published Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:22:56 EST Read More
2014 submissions now open for businesses, entrepreneurs and students Toronto, January 28, 2014 - As the country goes through a cold swing, finding ways to reduce energy bills this winter is top of mind. With the Scotiabank EcoLiving Awards becoming an annual event, businesses, entrepreneurs and students across the country have more ways to show Canadians ne...... Click here to read this release
New Online Tool Makes It Easier For Designers to Specify Wood in their Projects
Published Wed, 22 Jan 2014 08:40:58 EST Read More
Wall Thermal Design Calculator developed by buildABILITY for the Canadian Wood Council Toronto, ON (January 22, 2014) Responding to increased stringency for Canadian energy codes, buildABILITY is providing designers with prescriptive wall assembly solutions through an interactive, online portal. The Wall Thermal Design Calculator is one of buildABILITY's latest pro...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights announces latest additions to its widely followed Global 100 index at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Published Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:14:26 EST Read More
Media Release The Global 100 index has outperformed its benchmark by 3.21% since inception. (Davos, Switzerland, January 22nd, 2014) Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment advisory company, today released the 2014 iteration of its widely-followed Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) index. In its tenth ...... Click here to read this release
Premier Could Ease her Frustration Over GHGs by Phasing-out Coal
Published Tue, 21 Jan 2014 05:21:52 EST Read More
By Dr. Joe Vipond, Dr. Raquel Feroe, and Gideon Forman In a recent interview, Premier Alison Redford expressed frustration with Ottawaâs foot-dragging on the GHG-regulation file. She has good reason to feel this way because the federal government has shown an appalling lack of political will (to put it mildly) on climate-change abatement. But now thereâs a way for the ...... Click here to read this release
Willis Energy Services is now CLEAResult
Published Mon, 20 Jan 2014 08:52:22 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION CONTACT: Lisa Heathman Lisah@hmhagency.com 503.295.1922 ext. 5255 VANCOUVER, British Columbia (January 20, 2014) -- Willis Energy Services has changed its name to CLEAResult. Willis, with offices in Vancouver and Toronto, joined the CLEAResult family of companies in 2012 and is one of several that have no...... Click here to read this release
Insulating yourself against the cold & higher energy costs
Published Wed, 8 Jan 2014 03:57:55 EST Read More
Icicles on your eaves are a warning sign (Ottawa, January 8, 2014) With polar temperatures stretching across Canada, the value of good insulation has never been better. Ensuring you have proper draft proofing and the right amount of insulation in your home remains one of the best things you can do for your wallet, comfort and the environment. âInadequate insul...... Click here to read this release
Ontario far offshore wind company Trillium Power files Amended Statement of Claim for $500 Million after Appeal Court win
Published Fri, 13 Dec 2013 06:25:46 EST Read More
Claim states Ontario Government avoided discussion with International Consortium to create 15,000 jobs (Toronto, Ontario December 13, 2013) Trillium Power Wind Corporation yesterday filed a "Fresh as Amended Statement of Claim" as ordered by the Court of Appeal. Ontario Superior Court of Justice filing responds to an ...... Click here to read this release
All-Energy Canada: forward-thinking renewable energy solutions for North America
Published Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:33:36 EST Read More
April 9th and 10th, 2014: Direct Energy and Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place (Toronto, ON December 11, 2013) This coming April a chance to discuss the future solutions of the renewable energy and conservation industries is coming to Canada. All-Ene...... Click here to read this release
Save the date: On April 9th & 10th All-Energy Exhibition & Conference coming to Canada for the first time
Published Tue, 10 Dec 2013 04:04:59 EST Read More
All-Energy Canada All-Energy Canada is organised by Reed Exhibitions the worldâs leading event organizer, with 500 events in 41 countries and is held in association with the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA). All-Energy Exhibition and Conference is the UKâs largest renewable energy event which takes place yearly i...... Click here to read this release
Mixed Progress in Energy Conservation among Local Electrical Utilities
Published Mon, 9 Dec 2013 08:31:37 EST Read More
Toronto, December 9, 2013 - How is your local utility doing in delivering energy conservation? The Environmental Commissioner released Volume Two of his Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report, Building Momentum: Results today. The report reviews the progress the government has made in increasing energy efficiency and reducing the use of electricity, oil, propane, natural ga...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Stalls In Conserving Transportation Fuels
Published Mon, 9 Dec 2013 08:22:13 EST Read More
Toronto, December 9, 2013 -- Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller says the Ministry of Energy should lose some of its responsibility for conservation because of its inaction on transportation fuels. The Environmental Commissioner today released Volume Two of his Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report, Building Momentum: Results. The report reviews the progress the government...... Click here to read this release
Advisory - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Energy Conservation Progress Report
Published Wed, 4 Dec 2013 05:45:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume Two of his 2012 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. Volume One of the report was released in September, 2013. WHEN: Monday, December 9th, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Queenâs Park Media Studio, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario The report will be available onl...... Click here to read this release
Energy Minister lauded for rewarding homeowners who make their homes more energy efficient
Published Mon, 2 Dec 2013 09:52:08 EST Read More
Insulation manufacturersâ association sees energy conservation as vital component of provinceâs economic and environmental well-being (December 2, 2013, Ottawa, ON) Todayâs announcement by Ontario Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli is an important step in advancing Ontario as a leader in energy efficiency. NAIMA Canada, the national organization representing C...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Ontario's new Long-term Energy Plan (LTEP)
Published Mon, 2 Dec 2013 09:17:19 EST Read More
December 2, 2013 Who: Peter Love - President of Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) and formerly Ontario's first Chief Energy Conservation Officer. Mr. Love is a leading advocate and opinion leader in the energy efficiency sector. What: Mr. Love can speak to the following topics related to Minister Chiarelli's announcement on Ontario's new Long-term Energy Plan: ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto receives international recognition for energy conservation success
Published Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:13:03 EST Read More
Media Release The Association of Energy Engineers awarded BOMA Toronto âEnergy Project of the Year (Canada Region)â at the 36th World Energy Engineering Congress in Washington, DC (Toronto, ON, November 19, 2013) BOMA Toronto is the recipient of Energy Project of the Year (Canada Region) award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) fo...... Click here to read this release
Ad campaign launched to challenge propane heating claims
Published Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:14:43 EST Read More
HALF-TRUTHS: CANADIAN OIL HEAT ASSOCIATION TAKES SUPERIOR PROPANE TO TASK The Canadian Oil Heat Associationâs number one priority is consumers (Nova Scotia, November 14, 2013) The Canadian Oil Heat Association (COHA) is taking Superior Propane, a national company, âto taskâ for the launch of Superior Propaneâs âoff-oilâ advertising campaign. ...... Click here to read this release
Trillium Power successful with Ontario far-offshore wind ruling at Ontario Court of Appeal: $2.25 Billion Claim to Proceed
Published Wed, 13 Nov 2013 09:59:09 EST Read More
Media Release (November 13, 2013, Toronto, Canada) Trillium Power Wind Corporation (Trillium Power) has won its Appeal of the Rule 21 Motion decision (a mechanism to summarily dispose of an action), originally delivered by Mr. Justice Robert Goldstein on October 5, 2012. Yesterdayâs Ontario Court of Appeal ruling will allow Trillium Power its day in court to seek dama...... Click here to read this release
A new voice for the Building Supplier Industry
Published Wed, 6 Nov 2013 10:21:35 EST Read More
(Ontario, Wednesday November 6, 2013) The Canadian Building Suppliersâ Network (CBSN) is now accepting membership applications. This new organization has been created for and is managed by the supplier community to serve as the representative voice of building product and service supplier companies in Canada. At the helm of this new organization are long time real estate sector profess...... Click here to read this release
All-Energy Canada Exhibition & Conference -- Solutions based, future oriented
Published Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:42:10 EST Read More
Speaker applications due by December 16, 2013 Connect, Learn, Enable, Transform All-Energy Canada Exhibition & Conference is the third event in the global All-Energy series. The conference provides a forum for national and international experts in the renewable energy industry and energy conservation sectors an opportunity to exchange views...... Click here to read this release
SustainableTO Architecture + Building takes top prize for 'Resilient House for New York'
Published Fri, 11 Oct 2013 06:45:05 EST Read More
- designed for post-Superstorm Sandy recovery Toronto, Oct 10, 2013 - Toronto-based Sustainable.TO Architecture + Building has taken the top prize in an international competition to design sustainable housing for disaster recovery zones, Paul Dowsett, principal of the firm, announced today. Sustainable.TOâs winning submission, âResilient House for New ...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open a province-wide success
Published Thu, 10 Oct 2013 11:08:34 EST Read More
(Ontario, Thursday, October 10) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Associationâs (OSEA) second annual Green Energy Doors Open, held Saturday, October 5, 2013, was a great success! The province-wide event included 66 sustainable energy champions who opened their homes, community buildings and businesses to showcase conservation, renewable energy, combined heat and power, green buildings, clean...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner to release 2012/13 Annual Report
Published Mon, 7 Oct 2013 07:15:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory WHEN: Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Room 148, Queenâs Park Media Studio, Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario The report will be available online at http://www.eco.on.ca coincident with the media conference. The report, entitled Serving the Public, will include substan...... Click here to read this release
Province-wide sustainable energy showcase happening on Saturday, October 5th
Published Sat, 5 Oct 2013 06:29:36 EST Read More
Ontario Sustainable Energy Associationâs Green Energy Doors Open features 66 events (Ontario, Saturday, October 5) Today 66 sustainable energy champions across Ontario are opening their homes, community buildings and businesses to showcase conservation, renewable energy, combined heat and power, green buildings, clean transportation and other green energy projec...... Click here to read this release
Nipissing University’s Biomass Innovation Centre offering tour of local renewable energy projects
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 10:58:24 EST Read More
(North Bay, ON, October 3, 2013) On Saturday, October 5, 2013 the Biomass Innovation Centre at Nipissing University will be hosting several exhibits from local community renewable energy cooperatives and leading tours of local sites. The tours are being offered between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This is an opportunity to see local solar and biomass projects and learn how you can get involv...... Click here to read this release
Home Energy Labelling Motion introduced by Ottawa MPP Phil McNeely
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 08:06:20 EST Read More
(Queenâs Park) Today MPP Phil McNeely will introduce a motion to have Section 3 of the Green Energy Act with regards to energy labelling proclaimed. Text of the Motion To recognize that the important work of the Minister of Energy and "Conservation First", a white paper that was released on July 16th, 2013, which recommended that: "Disclosure of actual energy performance, for ex...... Click here to read this release
Electric vehicle test drive and smart home demonstration trailer in Woodstock
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 07:14:23 EST Read More
(Woodstock, ON, October 4, 2013) Woodstock Hydro Services Inc. and Arntjen Solar North America are co-hosting their new Sustainable Energy Expo Smart Home Trailer this Saturday. All are welcome to come out and discuss the future of smart grids and smart home technologies, including renewable energy, energy storage, smart appliance and more. You may also test drive Woodstock Hydroâs Ni...... Click here to read this release
Visit a Stoney Creek home that is a great example of energy efficiency
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 07:05:28 EST Read More
(Stoney Creek, ON, October 4, 2013) Stephen Bieda and his wife are working hard to provide their six children with an education and a legacy of a sustainable existence in the future. Stephen is offering a tour of his home this Saturday, as part of Green Energy Doors Open. Stephen is participating so that his neighbours and friends may learn about how they can create green jobs, and save...... Click here to read this release
Tour Vaughan City Hall and Woodbridge's Archetype Sustainable House
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 06:08:40 EST Read More
(October 3, 2013) There are two exciting events happening in Vaughan and Woodbridge on Saturday, October 5 as part of Green Energy Doors Open. Visitors are invited to explore Vaughan City Hall between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Vaughan City Hall was completed in 2011 and built to LEED Gold standards. Once certified, it will become one of the largest publicly owned buildings to achieve thi...... Click here to read this release
Open tour of Green Sun Rising in Windsor for Green Energy Doors Open
Published Fri, 4 Oct 2013 06:03:12 EST Read More
(Windsor, ON, October 3, 2013) Green Sun Rising Inc., an Ontario-based solar company, is offering a public tour of its facility in Windsor. This tour, one of over 60 locations across the province participating in Green Energy Doors Open, is being offered on Saturday, October 5th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. One of the companyâs newer products, the solar pergola, can serve as a soli...... Click here to read this release
Wind turbine climb, walking tour and water heat recovery display for Green Energy Doors Open
Published Thu, 3 Oct 2013 12:48:25 EST Read More
(Toronto, ON, October 3, 2013) There are three exciting events happening at the Exhibition Place grounds on Saturday, October 5 as part of Green Energy Doors Open. All three events are examples of successful renewable energy projects that are moving the green economy forward. Green Energy Doors Open has over 60 hosts participating in this province-wide green energy showcase. T...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open - self guided tour of Mountain Equipment Co-op in Ottawa
Published Thu, 3 Oct 2013 12:42:19 EST Read More
(Ottawa, ON, October 3, 2013) Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is offering a self-guided tour of its Ottawa building for anyone interested in learning about principles for Green Building Systems. This location was the first retail building to meet the governmentâs C-2000 green building requirements. The tour will take approximately 20 minutes. You may take the tour anytime between 10:00 a.m...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver Launches Residential New Construction Program Campaign at the Green Building Festival
Published Thu, 3 Oct 2013 05:07:07 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver launches a province-wide initiative on behalf of Veridian Connections, Hydro One Brampton, Burlington Hydro and new home builders - with a goal of adding 5,000 new energy efficient homes (Toronto, Oct 3, 2013) In a building named after one of the leading green builders in Ontario, the Daniels Spectrum, Greensaver la...... Click here to read this release
Free Energy Conservation Program Focuses on Algoma, Nipissing, Temiskaming, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury Districts for Fall Campaign Blitz
Published Wed, 25 Sep 2013 06:21:01 EST Read More
Media Release Relief from rising energy costs on its way to qualifying fixed and low income Espanola Hydro, Greater Sudbury Hydro, and Hydro One customers (Sudbury, ON, September 25, 2013) One of Ontarioâs most successful home energy conservation programs, the saveONenergy HOME ASSISTANCE Program (HAP), is bringing its Northern Blitz campaign to...... Click here to read this release
On Saturday October 5th come explore Green Energy Doors Open 2013
Published Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:03:29 EST Read More
Over 50 Events Will Take Place across the Province The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is building on the success of its first Green Energy Day that was held in 2011, by hosting a second province-wide renewable energy showcase. Green Energy Doors Open is being held across the province on Saturday, October 5th. There are over 50 exciting events taking place provinc...... Click here to read this release
Regional Fall Energy Conservation Blitz Comes to Districts of Algoma, Manitoulin Island, Nipissing, Temiskaming and Sudbury
Published Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:50:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory The HOME ASSISTANCE Program is funded by the Ontario Power Authority and offered by Greater Sudbury Hydro, Espanola Hydro, and Hydro One Networks. The HOME ASSISTANCE Program provides energy-efficiency upgrades completely free of charge, including delivery and installation. Greater Sudbury Hydro, Espanola Hydro, and Hydro One Networks are deliverin...... Click here to read this release
Peter Love named to Canada’s 2014 Clean50
Published Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:00:03 EST Read More
(Toronto, ON, September 19, 2013) Peter Love has been named to Canadaâs 2014 Clean50. Peter is honoured in the category: Traditional Energy Generation & Retailers. Peter is a "lifer" when it comes to electrifying the push to greater energy efficiency and is a leading advocate for a culture of conservation. He currently is President of the Energy Services Association of Canada, which ad...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release energy conservation report
Published Thu, 19 Sep 2013 06:24:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume One of his fourth Annual Energy Conservation Report. The Report explores opportunities for the province to help municipalities reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in their communities. WHEN: Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Room 149, Queenâs Park Media Studio, Legislati...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Doors Open Wants You
Published Mon, 9 Sep 2013 06:51:36 EST Read More
Join with Your Fellow Sustainable Energy Leaders and Sign Up to Participate In the Second Annual Doors Open Day (September 9, 2013) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is building on the success of the first Green Energy Day that was held in 2011, by hosting a second province-wide renewable energy showcase. Green Energy Doors Open is being held acro...... Click here to read this release
Queen’s Remote Engineering Initiative moves forward
Published Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:15:42 EST Read More
OWA Members Supporting Tomorrowâs Waterpower Engineers (August 12, 2013, Toronto) The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) congratulates Queenâs University on their success in receiving support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Resource Council of Canada (NSERC) for the Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program. The multi-year in...... Click here to read this release
Energy Minister lauded for commitment to conservation as critical part of Ontario's energy mix
Published Tue, 16 Jul 2013 09:56:22 EST Read More
Insulation manufacturers' association sees energy conservation as vital component of provinceâs economic and environmental well-being (July 16, 2013, Ottawa, ON) Today's announcement by Ontario Minister of Energy Bob Chiarelli is an important step in advancing an engaged and informed discussion about the future of Ontario's long-term energy planning. NAIMA Canada, the national o...... Click here to read this release
Op-Ed: Doctors Urge Province to Ramp-Up Renewable Energy
Published Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:15:40 EST Read More
by Dr. David Colby, Dr. Rosana Pellizzari, and Gideon Forman The Ontario governmentâs recent announcement that it will add 900 megawatts of new renewable energy to the provincial grid is welcome news indeed. Projected to come on-line starting in 2014, the new electricity will be sufficient to power over 125,000 homes every year and create over 6,000 jobs. It shows Quee...... Click here to read this release
Net Zero Energy home building technology Technical Briefing Session
Published Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:47:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Where: Owens Corning Canada 3450 McNicoll Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario M1V 1Z5 When: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. June 27th, 2013 What: Technical Briefing on National Net Zero Energy program - meet the trainers and builders from across Canada. The briefing will provide journalists with insights into Net Zero Energy (NZE) home building technol...... Click here to read this release
Quebec homebuilder Construction Voyer chosen to build Net-Zero Energy homes
Published Thu, 13 Jun 2013 05:45:51 EST Read More
(LAVAL, Quebec, June 13, 2013) - Construction Voyer has been chosen as one of five Canadian home builders from across the country to participate in an exciting new project in cooperation with Owens Corning Canada and Natural Resources Canada, part of the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative. The overall project will see the construction of at least 25 net-zero energy homes in four provinces: Que...... Click here to read this release
Toronto senior urges others to pick up the phone and enroll in energy-saving programs to reduce energy bills
Published Mon, 10 Jun 2013 06:05:35 EST Read More
Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited (âToronto Hydroâ), Enbridge Gas Distribution (âEnbridgeâ), GreenSaver and Gord Miller, Ontario Environmental Commissioner and Chief Energy Conservation Officer, present Ceremonial Key to newly energy retrofitted home Media Release (TORONTO, ON, June 10, 2013) It was smiles all around as 85-year-old Dou...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release report on Ontario's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Published Thu, 30 May 2013 04:44:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release the 2013 edition of his annual review of the Ontario governmentâs progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a media conference on June 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. The conference will also be available via webcast. To watch the live broadcast of the media conference, please visit ...... Click here to read this release
1 in 3 Ontario families have had a negative experience with a door-to-door water heater salesperson
Published Wed, 22 May 2013 07:29:27 EST Read More
Media Release (May 22, 2013, Toronto) Recent polling undertaken by the Homeowner Protection Centre (HPC) shows that more than 1 in 3 Ontario families (almost 36%) have had a negative experience with a door-to-door water heater salesperson. The news should come as little surprise given that complaints about door-to-door water heater rentals have been the second most frequ...... Click here to read this release
Energy storage the missing piece to clean commuting on existing rail infrastructure
Published Wed, 8 May 2013 09:28:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory (May 8, 2013, Toronto, ON) - Get on board the hydrogen train and learn from an impressive lineup of expert speakers about the promise of wireless rail electrification using hydrogen, fuel cells and advanced battery technologies. The 8th International Hydrail Conference will be an opportunity to learn about the convergence of these technologies with energy st...... Click here to read this release
Financement à hauteur de 4 millions $ d’un projet de maisons éconergétiques à consommation zéro par le gouvernement canadien, Owens Corning Canada et l’industrie du bâtiment
Published Fri, 3 May 2013 10:27:14 EST Read More
En Alberta, en Nouvelle-Ãcosse, en Ontario et au Québec, des constructeurs dâhabitations sâengagent à construire 25 maisons éconergétiques à consommation zéro dans cinq collectivités canadiennes. (Toronto, le 3 mai 2013) Un investissement de plus de 4 millions $ et des contributions en nature de lâInitiative écoÃNERGIE sur lâinnovation et de lâ...... Click here to read this release
$4 million Net-Zero Energy Housing project funded by the Canadian government, Owens Corning Canada, and the building industry
Published Fri, 3 May 2013 09:01:47 EST Read More
Homebuilders from Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec commit to building 25 net-zero energy homes in 5 Canadian communities (Toronto, May 3, 2013) Over $4 million in funding and in-kind contributions from the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII) and the building industry will allow for the construction of at least 25 net-zero energy homes in 4 provinces. ...... Click here to read this release
Muskoka Celebrates Waterpower Facility Upgrades
Published Fri, 3 May 2013 07:04:15 EST Read More
Official Re-Opening of the Wilsonâs Falls and Bracebridge Falls Generating Stations (May 3, 2013, Peterborough, ON) The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) congratulates Bracebridge Generation Ltd. on the completion of the upgrades to the Wilsonâs Falls Generating Station and the Bracebridge Falls Generating Station. Today in Bracebridge Ontario, the OWA, com...... Click here to read this release
Ontario consumer protection website launched
Published Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:11:36 EST Read More
Quick passage of Bill 55 needed to protect Ontarians from door-to-door water heater sales Media Release (Toronto, Ontario, April 18, 2013) The Homeowner Protection Centre (HPC) has launched a new website (waterheaterdoortodoor.com) to help encourage the province to pass todayâs introduced legislatio...... Click here to read this release
Op-Ed: Is Ontario blowing its chance to be an offshore wind winner?
Published Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:43:02 EST Read More
By Gideon Forman, Executive Director, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Why is Ontario intent on squandering its âfirst moverâ advantage in the renewable energy field? Huge steps on developing offshore wind are being made globally and by our neighbours to the south and yet in Ontario we are, at best, stuck in neutral. Why are the Americans agg...... Click here to read this release
OWA Releases New Documentary “Our Heritage Our Future - the Kapuskasing River Waterpower Project”
Published Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:54:37 EST Read More
Film Highlights First Nation and Industry Partnerships For immediate release (April 9, 2013, Toronto, ON) The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is pleased to announce the public release of the documentary Our Heritage, Our Future - the Kapuskasing River Waterpower Project. This documentary chronicles the development of partnerships between thre...... Click here to read this release
2013 Environmental Defence Gala: Address by Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada
Published Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:52:34 EST Read More
Media Release Below is the text of a speech delivered by Michael McSweeney, President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada, at the 2013 Environmental Defence Gala held on March 20, 2013. In his remarks, Mr. McSweeney advocates for a collective approach to address sustainability challenges, speaks to the industryâs commitment and significant investments to reduce its en...... Click here to read this release
Gravenhurst Township public meeting to discuss solar proposal
Published Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:30:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Mariposa Solar Farm Inc. will host an information session for neighbours and Gravenhurst Township residents. Where: Severn Bridge Womenâs Institute Community Hall, 1035 Southwood Road, Severn Bridge When: Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The information session will provide detail and information about a proposed s...... Click here to read this release
Severn Township public meeting to discuss solar proposal
Published Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:23:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Mariposa Solar Farm Inc. will host an information session for Township of Severn residents. Where: Fellowship Chapel, 1296 Cambrian Road at Carlyon Line, Severn Twp. When: Monday, March 18th, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The information session will provide detail and information about a proposed solar farm project at 1692 Cambrian R...... Click here to read this release
Homeowners paying for lack of regulation in water heater rental industry, study says
Published Tue, 5 Mar 2013 03:46:16 EST Read More
Regulation and information necessary for consumers to benefit from increased competition (Toronto, ON, March 5, 2013) Resolving issues with water heaters, the second most frequent complaint received by the Ontario Ministry of Consumer Services, is the topic of a new study from the Homeowner Protection Centre (HPC). The study, Domestic Hot Water Tanks and Other ...... Click here to read this release
People Power - New Breed of Solar Power in Ontario
Published Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:00:16 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, Ontario (Feb 26, 2013) GreenSaver and SolarShare Co-operative GreenSaver and the SolarShare Co-operative have signed an agreement to develop a solar project on the rooftop of 32 Goodmark Place in Toronto. Both partners are not-for-profit corporations and the unique nature of this solar development is that it will be financed by Community Solar Bonds, all...... Click here to read this release
All-Energy Exhibition & Conference announces North American debut
Published Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:52:05 EST Read More
Toronto chosen as site for premier renewable energy event, All-Energy Canada, in April, 2014 Media Release (February 21, 2013, Norwalk, CT) Reed Exhibitions today announced that the All-Energy Canada Exhibition & Conference will take place April 9-10, 2014 at Torontoâs Exhibition Place. The date was selected after close consultation with ...... Click here to read this release
New Premier, new legislative session, new features on OntarioMonitor.ca
Published Wed, 13 Feb 2013 04:20:12 EST Read More
Free three-week trial available Media Release (February 13, 2013, Toronto, ON) Just in time for Premier Wynneâs debut in the Legislature, OntarioMonitor.ca is announcing new features and a free three-week trial for new users. OntarioMonitor.ca provides keywor...... Click here to read this release
Waterpower industry continues to advance environmental measures
Published Fri, 25 Jan 2013 08:41:39 EST Read More
Best Management Practices Guide for Waterpower Facility Construction added to series For immediate release January 25, 2013 - The Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) is pleased to announce the completion of the âBest Management Practices Guide for the Mitigation of Impacts of Waterpower Facili...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Announces Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations at World Economic Forum in Davos
Published Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:25:00 EST Read More
Media Release Corporate Knights Announces the âGlobal 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the Worldâ at the World Economic Forum in Davos DAVOS, SWITZERLAND (under embargo until 2:01 am EST), January 23rd, 2013 Corporate Knights, the Toronto-based media and investment research company, announced today its Global 100 list of the worldâs most sustainable corpora...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS: Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011 Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume Two)
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:49:50 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011 Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume Two) Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park Tuesday, January 8th, 2013, 10:00 a.m. Check Against Delivery In Ontario, it seems we want cheap electricity without burning coal or building natural gas-fired peaking plants. Some people donât want nuclear plants an...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS: Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie, 2011 (volume deux)
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:43:34 EST Read More
DISCOURS M. Gord Miller, commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2011 (volume deux) Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée legislative Le 8 janvier 2013 à 10 h Priorité au discours anglais prononcé En Ontario, nous voulons profiter de lâélectricité à prix aborda...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Can Save Energy and Money in the Province’s Schools
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:18:03 EST Read More
January 8, 2013 - Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says more money could be spent on in-classroom education, if the Ontario government and the provinceâs school boards improved their efforts to reduce their electricity and natural gas bills. Miller today released Volume Two of his 2011 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. This report annually reviews reductio...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement de l’Ontario peut économiser de l’énergie et de l’argent dans les écoles de la province
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:15:43 EST Read More
Le 8 janvier 2013 - M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dit quâil est possible de consacrer plus de fonds à lâenseignement en classe quâà lâheure actuelle, si le gouvernement de lâOntario et les conseils scolaires de la province font davantage d'efforts pour réduire leurs factures dâélectricité et de gaz naturel. Aujourdâhui, M. Miller publie l...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Must Act Now to Ensure Energy Conservation in the Future
Published Tue, 8 Jan 2013 05:09:58 EST Read More
January 8, 2013 - Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says uncertainty about the future of electricity conservation programs is discouraging further energy savings in Ontario. Miller today released Volume Two of his 2011 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report. This report annually reviews reductions in energy usage, increases in energy efficiency, and the progress an...... Click here to read this release
Grow Greenstone Expo Scheduled for March 2013
Published Mon, 7 Jan 2013 05:25:07 EST Read More
Attn: News and Event Page Editors Media Advisory WHAT: GREENSTONE, ON - The Municipality of Greenstone and the Greenstone Labour Market Working Group are partnering to produce the Grow Greenstone Expo on March 25th and 26th, 2013. The Expoâs theme is âConnectivity, Accessibility, Power and Peopleâ (CAPP). The event is designed to spotlight developme...... Click here to read this release
Glen Murray Releases Full Fiscal Plan
Published Fri, 4 Jan 2013 10:17:23 EST Read More
Leadership Candidate Takes On âThe Elephantâ To Protect McGuinty Liberal Legacy For immediate release Toronto - Glen Murray today released his detailed fiscal and economic plan - the comprehensive framework spelling out how he will address "the number one challenge facing the next Premier. "As Liberals, we all know that Ontario is in a ser...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Energy Conservation Report
Published Thu, 3 Jan 2013 04:43:50 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume Two of his 2011 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report at a media conference on January 8th, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Volume One of the report was released in June, 2012. The conference will also be available via webcast. To watch the live broadcast of the media conference, please visit ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie son rapport annuel sur l'économie d'énergie
Published Thu, 3 Jan 2013 04:32:51 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le volume deux de son Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2011 pendant la conférence de presse du 8 janvier 2013 à 10 h. Il a publié le volume un du même rapport en juin 2012. La conférence sera diffusée sur le Net. Si vous souhaitez écouter la webémission en...... Click here to read this release
Insulation installation instructions featured on revamped NAIMA Canada website
Published Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:59:29 EST Read More
Media Release Installing insulation is one of the most cost-effective initiatives when it comes to lowering a buildingâs heating and cooling costs. The key to achieving maximum benefit, however, is proper installation of the product. For anyone considering such an improvement project, the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) has made it even easier ...... Click here to read this release
Glen Murray Will Call For Stronger Northern Ontario Voice
Published Sat, 8 Dec 2012 11:32:18 EST Read More
For immediate release Ontario Leadership Candidate Says Itâs Time For Northern Regional Government THUNDER BAY - Glen Murray will renew his call for Northern Ontario to have its own regional government when he speaks at the Ontario Liberal Leadership debate here Sunday (Dec. 9). âI want everyone in our party, and all Ontarians, to know that the No...... Click here to read this release
Glen Murray: Time for Northern Ontario's Own Government
Published Sat, 8 Dec 2012 11:28:42 EST Read More
Backgrounder The North Needs Its Own Voice A real voice for the North means itâs time for meaningful administrative devolution. As the next Ontario Liberal Premier, Glen Murray will take the steps for Northern Ontario to have that voice - its own government, representing its own interests. The North is a unique, resource-rich region of Ontario. It must continue to di...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Wins National Award for its Energy Conservation and Demand Management Program from the Canadian Society of Association Executives
Published Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:25:40 EST Read More
For Immediate Release TORONTO, December 5, 2012 - Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto) has been named the recipient of the 2012 âAssociations Make a Better Canadaâ award by the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE)for the successful development and management of its BOMA Toronto CDM Program. BOMA Toronto st...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Retreats on Climate Change
Published Tue, 4 Dec 2012 05:00:39 EST Read More
December 4, 2012 - Ontario's Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says the Ontario government is backing away from its plan to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Gord Miller today released "A Question of Commitment," the 2012 edition of his annual review of the government's Climate Change Action Plan. The 2007 plan established province-wide targets for reducing GHG e...... Click here to read this release
Le gouvernement de l'Ontario fait un pas en arrière en matière de changement climatique
Published Tue, 4 Dec 2012 04:59:29 EST Read More
Le 4 décembre 2012 - M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario (CEO), dit que le gouvernement de l'Ontario s'éloigne de son plan visant à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES). Aujourd'hui, M. Gord Miller, publie son rapport intitulé Une question dâengagement. Il s'agit de l'édition 2012 de la revue annuelle du Plan d'action contre les ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario opinion poll shows solid support for green energy, strong opposition to WTO ruling
Published Mon, 3 Dec 2012 04:03:05 EST Read More
Opinion poll released as solar industry meets at convention in Toronto Ottawa, December 3, 2012 - A new opinion poll commissioned by Friends of the Earth Canada shows overwhelming support for green energy in Ontario, and strong opposition to the World Trade Organization (WTO)âs meddling in buy local programs that create thousands of green jobs for Ontarians. The survey conduc...... Click here to read this release
Free Webinar - What lessons can Ontario and North America learn from the decentralized energy transition occurring in Germany?
Published Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:13:05 EST Read More
What: Free Webinar - Centralized vs. Decentralized Energy: Lessons from Germany When: Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (EST) Where: Online webinar. Access details provided upon registration. Register at: http://go.ontario-sea.org/decentralizedenergywebinar Join our pan...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release report on Ontario’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Published Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release the 2012 edition of his annual review of the governmentâs Climate Change Action Plan at a media conference on Dec 4th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. The conference will also be available via webcast. To watch the live broadcast of the media conference, please visit http://www.eco.on.ca/...... Click here to read this release
German sustainable energy experiment successes and challenges: Is a similar transition possible in Ontario?
Published Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:15:49 EST Read More
Media Technical Briefing What: Media Technical Briefing with Arne Jungjohan Director for the Environment and Global Dialogue Program, Heinrich Boell Institute (Washington office) Where: OSEA office, 156 Front Street West, Suite 201, Toronto Ontario Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012 Time: 9:00 am - 9:45 am (EST) To confirm participation or ...... Click here to read this release
Where is the Ontario Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff program?
Published Mon, 19 Nov 2012 04:30:29 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity - Week of November 18, 2012 What: Where is the Ontario Renewable Energy Feed-In Tariff program? Who: Kristopher Stevens, Executive Director of the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) To arrange interviews contact: Kristopher Stevens @ 416-303-1201 or Kristopher@ontario-sea.org ...... Click here to read this release
Glen Murray: Time for Northern Ontario to have its own voice
Published Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:40:44 EST Read More
For immediate release As Ontario Liberal Premier, Murray Wants Northern Regional Government THUNDER BAY - Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidate Glen Murray says itâs time for Northern Ontario to have its own regional government. âTen years from now, I would like to look back and be able to say âI was the Premier when we took the steps to m...... Click here to read this release
Trillium Power Appeals Offshore Wind Motion Decision
Published Mon, 5 Nov 2012 10:47:29 EST Read More
Media Release Notice of Appeal cites errors in both points of law and evidence (November 5, 2012, Toronto, Canada) Trillium Power Wind Corporation (Trillium Power) has served its Notice to Appeal regarding the Rule 21 Motion decision (a mechanism to summarily dispose of an action) delivered by Mr. Justice Robert Goldstein last month. The Trillium Power ...... Click here to read this release
Northwest Kick Start plan featured at the Ontario Waterpower Conference in Niagara-on-the Lake
Published Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:03:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Northwest Kick Start plan featured at the Ontario Waterpower Associationâs Power of Water Canada Conference in Niagara-on-the Lake, October 23, 2012. Background: The Northwest Kick Start plan, unveiled by the Municipality of Greenstone on September 20, 2011, continues to influence the evolution of electricity-related planning in Northwest Ontario. ...... Click here to read this release
How concrete can contribute to savings for taxpayers in Edmonton
Published Fri, 5 Oct 2012 06:22:46 EST Read More
Attention: News, City Hall and Business Editors Media Advisory Cement Association of Canada President and CEO in Edmonton to discuss sustainability and cost containment of municipal infrastructure expenditures Concrete, when compared with other materials, provides greater energy and fuel savings, lasts decades longer and requires less freq...... Click here to read this release
Birds and Bats Need More Protection from Wind Power
Published Tue, 2 Oct 2012 06:54:58 EST Read More
Toronto, October 2, 2012 - The Ontario government should put additional areas of the province off-limits to wind power projects to safeguard birds, bats and their habitats, says Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller, who released Part 2 of his 2011/2012 Annual Report, Losing Our Touch, today. âI fully support wind power. Together with energy conservation, renewable...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011/2012 Annual Report, Part 2 - Losing Our Touch
Published Tue, 2 Oct 2012 06:00:11 EST Read More
Legislative Media Studio, Queen's Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Check Against Delivery There are some positive developments to report in this Part 2 of our Annual Report to the Legislature. We have some improvements in fisheries management and MNR has even discovered in Algonquin Park a surviving population of a species of fish thought extinct. Fire management in p...... Click here to read this release
Concrete: a crucial component of sustainable communities and infrastructure
Published Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:29:43 EST Read More
Cement Association of Canada to hold educational REDISCOVER CONCRETE seminars in every province (Ottawa, ON September 27, 2012) Concrete has long been a sustainable material for building safe, resilient, and cost-effective communities. Roadways and structures made from concrete reduce energy demands, are long-lasting, require less maintenance...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2011/12 Annual Report, Part II
Published Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:37:38 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller will release his 2011/12 Annual Report, (Part II), Losing Our Touch, at a media conference in the Queen's Park Media Studio at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The report will be available online at www.eco.on.ca, coincident with the media conference. ...... Click here to read this release
Publication de la partie II du rapport annuel de 2011-2012 du Commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Thu, 27 Sep 2012 05:23:44 EST Read More
Avis aux médias M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2011-2012 (partie II), Perdre la main, au cours d'une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park à 10 h le mardi 2 octobre 2012. Le rapport sera mis en ligne sur le site www.eco.on.ca au début de la c...... Click here to read this release
How concrete can contribute to savings for taxpayers in Durham
Published Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:29:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory Cement Association of Canada President and CEO in Oshawa to discuss sustainability and cost containment of municipal infrastructure expenditures Concrete, when compared with other building and paving materials, lasts decades longer, requires less frequent maintenance and rehabilitation, and provides greater energy and fuel savings. Concrete roadways lead t...... Click here to read this release
President and CEO of the Cement Association of Canada to address Kelowna Municipal Representatives on the contribution of concrete to sustainability and cost containment of municipal infrastructure expenditures
Published Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:21:00 EST Read More
Media Advisory Who: Michael McSweeney, President and CEO, Cement Association of Canada (CAC) What: Presentation to Kelowna municipal representatives. Presentation focuses on the contribution of concrete to sustainability and cost containment of municipal infrastructure expenditures Where: City Hall, City of Kelowna, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC ...... Click here to read this release
Ministries Playing Games with the Environmental Bill of Rights
Published Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:24:51 EST Read More
Toronto, September 19, 2012 - â Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner says officials in the provincial government are defying the will of the Legislature and ignoring the publicâs right to be involved in the development of environmental policy. In Part I of his 2011/2012 Annual Report released today, Gord Miller highlighted the governmentâs obligations under Ontarioâs Environmental ...... Click here to read this release
Le petit manège des ministères avec la Charte des droits environnementaux de 1993
Published Wed, 19 Sep 2012 05:17:06 EST Read More
Toronto, le 19 septembre 2012 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que les agents du gouvernement provincial ne respectent pas la volonté de lâAssemblée législative et quâils ignorent le droit du public de participer à l'elaboration des politiques environnementales. Dans la partie I de son rapport annuel de 2011-2012 quâil publie aujourdâhui, M. Gord Miller met e...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie la partie I de son rapport annuel de 2011-2012
Published Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:48:39 EST Read More
Avis aux médias M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera la première partie de son rapport annuel de 2011-2012, Perdre le contact, au cours d'une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park à 9 h le mercredi 19 septembre 2012. Le rapport sera mis en ligne sur le site www.eco.on.ca...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2011/12 Annual Report, Part I
Published Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:49:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller will release his 2011/12 Annual Report, (Part I), Losing Touch, at a media conference in the Queen's Park Media Studio at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19th, 2012. The report will be available online at www.eco.on.ca, coincident with the media conference. Acc...... Click here to read this release
Greenstone confirmed as Gateway to the Ring of Fire
Published Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:13:05 EST Read More
(Greenstone, Sept. 12, 2012) âMore and more it is becoming clear that the Municipality of Greenstone is emerging as the gateway to the Ring of Fire.â These words were used by Greenstone Mayor, Renald Beaulieu, while briefing Councillors on recent developments concerning the Municipality. The first development is the Noront Resources (NR) announcement that their âbase caseâ is pre...... Click here to read this release
9th annual Knight Schools Survey released
Published Tue, 11 Sep 2012 05:06:12 EST Read More
(Toronto, Sept. 11th 2012) Corporate Knights released the 2012 Annual Knight Schools Survey today, the definitive annual ranking that analyzes how Canadian universities are faring at integrating sustainability into the school experience. The assessment, now in its ninth year, scored Canadian MBA programs, along with undergraduate Engineering programs in the areas of institutional suppor...... Click here to read this release
Reed Exhibitions and OSEA collaborate in newest All-Energy exhibition and conference series
Published Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:02:31 EST Read More
Reed Exhibitions, the worldâs leading event organiser, has now announced the first All-Energy Canada, which is being held on October 2nd and 3rd 2013 at Exhibition Place, Toronto. Having acquired All-Energy, the UKâs largest renewable energy exhibition and conference, in July 2011 and bought a majority share in All-Energy Australia in early 2012, Reed Exhibitions is now expanding into the ...... Click here to read this release
New poll shows 7 out of 10 Ontarians support standardized home energy labelling
Published Thu, 23 Aug 2012 04:59:27 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, ON, August 23, 2012) NAIMA Canada, the national association representing mineral wool insulation manufacturers, today released a public opinion poll focused on home energy efficiency labelling in Ontario. The polling found a strong majority of Ontarians support standardized energy efficiency labelling of homes. Seventy percent of respondents said ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario government intent on derailing offshore wind legal action
Published Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:11:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory When: August 14, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Where: 393 University Avenue, Court Room 804 What: Ontario government lawyers will seek to dismiss a legal action (Rule 21 Motion) filed by Trillium Power Wind Corporation (Trillium Power) after the Province cancelled all offshore wind projects in February 2011. Trillium Power was well advanced in developi...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Bobcaygeon on July 12th, 2012
Published Tue, 26 Jun 2012 06:09:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Municipal Service Centre in Bobcaygeon. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments will be served. Topics of discussion will include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop wate...... Click here to read this release
New public opinion polling shows significant support for First Nations benefiting from Ring of Fire mineral development
Published Fri, 22 Jun 2012 07:44:51 EST Read More
Municipality of Greenstone and Aroland First Nation release polling results Media Release (Greenstone, ON, June 22, 2012) Ontario-wide polling indicates that while there is a low level of awareness of the massive Ring of Fire mineral find, Ontarians believe that area First Nations have an important role in shaping the areaâ...... Click here to read this release
Free online tool allows homeowners to calculate energy savings and other ecological benefits of their trees
Published Thu, 21 Jun 2012 07:21:25 EST Read More
Media Release ATTENTION: Editors, News, Energy and Environment Writers (Thursday, June 21, 2012, Toronto ON - For immediate release) Today, LEAF (Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests) launched the Ontario Residential Tree Benefits Estimator (ORTBE), an online tool designed to estimate the energy savings and other environmental benefits provided by tr...... Click here to read this release
Op Ed: Homebuyers Need Better Protection
Published Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:43:02 EST Read More
By Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner for the Province of Ontario Many people looking for a place to live are being hit with sticker shock. Prices for condos and houses continue to rise across the province, often leaving buyers struggling to make their mortgage payments. Imagine their shock when they get hit with a âsecond billâ for their purchase, the cost of t...... Click here to read this release
2012 Green Provincial Report Card released
Published Fri, 8 Jun 2012 05:31:10 EST Read More
(Toronto, Ontario, June 8th, 2012) Corporate Knights released today its third bi-annual Green Provincial Report Card, with Ontario and British Columbia leading the pack in the race to become Canadaâs greenest province or territory. The highest grade in the 2012 report went to Ontario, which received an A-. The province has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5 per cent since 1...... Click here to read this release
Ontario-based St Marys Cement Inc celebrates North America’s first ISO 50001 certification for energy management
Published Thu, 7 Jun 2012 08:43:58 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Business, energy, environment and industry process editors and reporters (Bowmanville ON, June 7, 2012) Politicians and community leaders were on hand today to celebrate St Marys Cement Inc. â Bowmanville Plant having received North Americaâs first International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) ISO 50001 certification. The ISO 50001 standa...... Click here to read this release
11th annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens of Canada 2012 list released
Published Thu, 7 Jun 2012 05:50:40 EST Read More
(Toronto, Ontario, June 7th, 2012) Corporate Knights has released the 11th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canadaâs top corporate citizens. The leading ranking of Canadian corporate citizenship transparently ranks the relative impact of companiesâ carbon, water, waste, and energy use. Other citizenship indicators include pension fund quality...... Click here to read this release
Where is Ontario’s “Culture of Conservation”?
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:34:49 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, June 5, 2012 - Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner says the Ontario government appears to have forgotten one of the important goals of its own Green Energy and Green Economy Act (GEGEA). Gord Miller made the observation today as he released the Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2011 (Volume One) which reviews the governmentâ...... Click here to read this release
BACKGROUNDER - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2011 (Volume One)
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:30:52 EST Read More
Backgrounder Restoring Balance, A Review of the First Three Years of the Green Energy Act Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2011 (Volume One) Under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) reports annually to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on the provinceâs progress in e...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume One)
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:23:46 EST Read More
Today I am tabling the first volume of my annual energy conservation progress report with the Speaker. It is entitled âRestoring Balanceâ because it is a review of the first three years of the implementation of the Green Energy Act and I have observed that government policy activity and public discussion have not been balanced with respect to the âtwo equally important thrustsâ promised in...... Click here to read this release
Où est la « culture de conservation » en Ontario?
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:14:56 EST Read More
Toronto, le 5 juin 2012 â Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que le gouvernement de lâOntario semble avoir oublié lâun des importants buts de sa propre Loi de 2009 sur l'énergie verte et l'économie verte (LEVEV). M. Gord Miller a souligné ce fait aujourdâhui lorsquâil a publié le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâéne...... Click here to read this release
Fiche d’information - Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie, 2011 (volume un)
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:11:35 EST Read More
Fiche dâinformation Rétablir lâéquilibre, Revue des trois premières années de la Loi sur lâénergie verte Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2011 (volume un) En vertu de la Charte des droits environnementaux de 1993 (CDE), le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO) fait rapport...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l’économie d’énergie, 2011 (volume un)
Published Tue, 5 Jun 2012 06:01:57 EST Read More
Aujourdâhui, je remets au président le premier volume de mon rapport sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie. Il sâintitule Rétablir lâéquilibre, parce quâil présente une revue des trois premières années de la mise en oeuvre de la Loi sur lâénergie verte. Jâai remarqué que les activités gouvernementales en matière de politiques et les discussions publiques...... Click here to read this release
Ontario company first in North America to receive ISO 50001 certification for energy management
Published Mon, 4 Jun 2012 06:03:43 EST Read More
St Marys Cement Inc.âs cement plant in Bowmanville, Ontario is a continent-wide leader in energy efficiency and conservation for manufacturers Media Advisory What: St Marys CementâBowmanville is the first North American industrial organization to receive the International Organization for Standardization's (ISO) ISO ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release third annual energy conservation report
Published Wed, 30 May 2012 06:26:07 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume One of his third annual energy conservation report. This yearâs report focuses on the government's progress on the conservation promises of the Green Energy Act in the three years since the Act became law. WHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Room 149, Queenâs Park Med...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le troisième "Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie"
Published Wed, 30 May 2012 06:20:18 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le premier volume de son troisième Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie. Le rapport de cette année se penche sur les progrès du gouvernement relativement aux promesses dâéconomie de la Loi de 2009 sur lâénergie verte depuis quâelle a été adoptée il y a tr...... Click here to read this release
What is Harper afraid of?
Published Tue, 29 May 2012 05:27:57 EST Read More
For Immediate Release (TORONTO, ON - May 29, 2012) What is Stephen Harper afraid of? Rivers that turn black and run into the sea? Birds falling from the sky? People fleeing a toxic land? Or maybe Harper is most afraid of this...Tar Sands Oil being labeled dirty. ...... Click here to read this release
Ring of Fire decision ill-considered says Greenstone Mayor
Published Wed, 9 May 2012 10:50:33 EST Read More
Media Release (Greenstone, May 9, 2012) Mayor Renald Beaulieu of Greenstone, the closest municipality to the Ring of Fire mineral find, was underwhelmed by todayâs announcement from Cliffs Natural Resources to locate the chromite refinery near Sudbury. "It is truly unfortunate that Cliffs and the Provincial Government chose not to meaningfully consult with the directly affec...... Click here to read this release
New Executive Director of Canadian insulation association sets sustainability and energy efficiency as top priorities
Published Wed, 2 May 2012 06:16:53 EST Read More
Media Release (OTTAWA, ON - May 2nd, 2012) - The board of directors of NAIMA Canada today announced the appointment of Jay Nordenstrom as Executive Director of the association. "Jay brings extensive experience in policy development and advocacy, with e...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Parry Sound on May 8th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:36:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Best Rates Inn in Parry Sound. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power projects ...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Sudbury on May 9th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:35:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sudbury. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in North Bay on May 10th
Published Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:31:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in North Bay. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power proje...... Click here to read this release
Are Ontario municipalities winning or losing with the new Feed-in Tariff rules?
Published Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:26:23 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Municipal officials, economic development officers, developers, planners, policy makers and community stakeholders Webinar, April 26, 2012 - The role of municipalities in local renewable energy projects Have municipalities been stripped of the right to have a voice in what happens in their backyards? How much say do municipalities hav...... Click here to read this release
Summit of First Nations and Northwestern Municipalities shows alignment on sharing Ring of Fire benefits
Published Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:35:40 EST Read More
Media Release Summit Resolution says Exton is favoured site for Ring of Fire ferrochrome refinery and north/south access (Greenstone, ON, April 17, 2012) A Summit between leaders of Lake Nipigon and Ring of Fire North/South Alliance First Nations met on Saturday April 14, 2012 with Mayors of Greenstone, Nipigon, Hearst and Th...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Norwood on April 30th
Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:07:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Norwood. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Lindsay on May 1st
Published Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:03:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lindsay. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program, devastates energy savings industry; Ontario hardest hit by cuts
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:07:37 EST Read More
Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper eliminated the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in immediate job losses in every Canadian community. Ontario is now the only Canadian province without an active home energy retrofit incentive program. Prime Minister Harperâs cut means that Ontarioâs energy...... Click here to read this release
Harper budget eliminates national ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program, devastates energy savings industry
Published Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:02:03 EST Read More
Media Release (Vancouver, BC, March 29, 2012) In Budget 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper failed to renew the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program. This will result in reduced levels of energy conservation, and immediate job losses in every Canadian community. âJust because Canada is blessed with energy, doesnât mean we should waste it,â stated Jeff Murdock, vice-...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) supports Province's new Feed-in Tariff rules and pricing
Published Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:06:05 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, March 22, 2012) The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) program update announced today is a positive and natural progression of the FIT program and a victory for communities, First Nations and progressive renewable energy developers. "The Government's re-engagement and willingness to improve the program is both very important and timely. This renewed commitment wi...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association welcomes FIT Review decision expected this week
Published Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:52:14 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Interview Opportunity - Kristopher Stevens Executive Director of Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is neither surprised nor concerned that electricity prices from renewable sources under the Feed-in tariff (FIT) are expected to drop by at least 25%. The Government of Ontario has demonstrated ...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Bancroft on March 28th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:55:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bancroft. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power proje...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Napanee on March 27th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:53:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Napanee. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power project...... Click here to read this release
Small scale water power experts to hold information session in Smiths Falls on March 26th
Published Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:46:37 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: The Water Power Group (WPG), developers of small scale community water power projects, will hold an information session at the Royal Canadian Legion in Smiths Falls. There is no cost for admission; coffee and other refreshments served. Topics they will discuss include: ⢠How community organizations can work with the WPG to develop water power p...... Click here to read this release
Ontario government needs to "Climate-Proof" Ontario
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 05:25:30 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, March 7, 2012 - In his report Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontarioâs climate change adaptation strategy released today at Queen's Park, Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, said the Ontario government is off to an encouraging start in preparing the province for the impacts of climate change. This is good news, says Mille...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Special Report - Ready for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategy
Published Wed, 7 Mar 2012 05:15:01 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Special Report - âReady for Change? An assessment of Ontario's climate change adaptation strategyâ Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Check Against Delivery The Ontario government needs to climate proof the province. We are now experiencing the climate alteration...... Click here to read this release
Alliance formed between Aroland and Marten Falls First Nations to ensure their rights and interests are protected in the development of the Ring of Fire
Published Tue, 6 Mar 2012 11:18:20 EST Read More
Media Release (Queenâs Park Media Studio, March 06, 2012) Today, Chief Eli Moonias of Marten Falls First Nation and Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation outlined to the Ontario government their position on mining development in their Territory. Chief Moonias and Chief Gagnon are founding members of the North-South Alliance. The two Chiefs are in Toronto to mon...... Click here to read this release
Chiefs from Marten Falls and Aroland First Nations outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing
Published Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:07:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: News, Resource, Mining and Northern issues reporters and editors WHAT: Chiefs from Marten Falls First Nation and Aroland First Nation outline their expectations related to Ring of Fire development and mineral processing. WHO: Chief Eli Moonias, Marten Falls First Nation Chief Sonny Gagnon, Aroland First Nation WHEN:...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le rapport spécial sur l'adaptation au changement climatique
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:43:20 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie un rapport spécial qui passe en revue le rapport Faire face au changement climatique : Stratégie dâadaptation et plan dâaction de lâOntario 2011-2014. Le rapport Faire face est un plan que le gouvernement de lâOntario a publié. Il décrit les mesures que le gouvernement a prises pour pr...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on climate change adaptation
Published Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:36:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario is releasing a Special Report to review Climate Ready: Ontario's Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, 2011 - 2014. Climate Ready is a plan released by the Ontario government. It outlines measures that the government is taking to prepare the province for warmer temperatures, and more severe weather events, due to clima...... Click here to read this release
Keeping An Eye On Queen’s Park
Published Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:24:15 EST Read More
OntarioMonitor.ca makes monitoring Ontario Legislature easy and affordable Media Release (February 14, 2012 - Toronto, ON) Today was the official launch of OntarioMonitor.ca, an online service that makes the Ontario Legislature more transparent and accessible. OntarioMonitor.ca allows users to easily monitor material from Ques...... Click here to read this release
Op Ed - Where is the conserve in Harper’s Conservatives?
Published Thu, 9 Feb 2012 04:57:02 EST Read More
Op Ed Prime Minister Harperâs 1960s piano tunes may be timeless, but his single-minded approach to developing new energy supply is long out of fashion. Attitudes have changed, and Canadian leaders need to keep up. Before proposing new megaprojects to produce more energy, decision makers shoul...... Click here to read this release
Drummond Commission receives recommendations on guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Ontario’s aging infrastructure and save money
Published Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:52:07 EST Read More
The Energy Services Association of Canada provides input to The Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services (TORONTO, ON Jan. 31,2012) -The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) has submitted a report called The Role and Benefits of Performance Based Solutions in the Rehabilitation of Ontarioâs Public Sector Infrastructu...... Click here to read this release
Feds terminate popular ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program early
Published Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:18:50 EST Read More
Harper Government invests less than half of $400 million promised in Budget 2011 - industry braces for job losses VANCOUVER, BC - (January 30, 2012) - Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver closed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program to any new registrants on Sunday, January 29. The sudden closing of the program comes two months befo...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Response to Toronto Hydro planned layoffs and the impact on its services
Published Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:14:00 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Giselle Matin, representing Keep The Lights On (a consortium of labour and private contractors who work with Toronto Hydro to keep the lights on in the City), is available to speak to the consequences of the recent Ontario Energy Board decision that slashed Toronto Hydro capital spending. Ms. Matin can speak to: - Size of layoffs and the types of jobs ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Energy Board decision creates regulatory uncertainty and will make it difficult to keep the lights on in Toronto
Published Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:05:48 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, January 5, 2012) Released earlier today, the Ontario Energy Board's (OEB) decision rejected Toronto Hydro's application to use a "Cost of Service" formula to set rates. This is a source of great concern for a group of private sector companies and unions known as Keep The Lights On (KTLO). KTLO members work with utility companies to improve the capac...... Click here to read this release
12 energy-related predictions for 2012 in Canada - Stephen Koch, Executive Director, NAIMA Canada
Published Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:28:36 EST Read More
Does Canada need more energy supply or more insulation? Clearly, this is a gross simplification but it is estimated that almost a third of Canada's current energy consumption is used for heating and cooling buildings and homes. This number could be cut in half with proper conservation initiatives. This is the context for my 2012 Canadian energy conservation predictions - within an insulat...... Click here to read this release
First Nation students picket John Duncan Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development in Thunder Bay
Published Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:35:10 EST Read More
Media Release (Thunder Bay, December 15, 2011) The elected Grand Chief, Marsha Kennedy of the Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and the school leadership group are showing their support for Chief Theresa Spence and the Attawapiskat First Nation. This support is evidenced by the demonstration of the student pickets at the Thunder Bay regional office of Indian and Nort...... Click here to read this release
Ontario must phase out all power subsidies, says Ontario Sustainable Energy Association
Published Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:26:54 EST Read More
Media Release Report asks - Nuclear Power: Where is the Business Case? (Toronto ON Dec 08, 2011) Today, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) released "Nuclear Power: Where's the Busin...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth Canada releases “Plug and Play” model regulation to help Canada reduce greenhouse gas pollution
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 12:26:12 EST Read More
For immediate release Friends of the Earth donates its services to help Canada in its time of embarrassment (Ottawa, December 8, 2011) With Canada's international environmental reputation at rock bottom at the Durban climate negotiations, Friends of the Earth Canada has decided to donate its services to help Canada. "Canada's Minister of the Environment showing up i...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 05:30:23 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010 - Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats Studio des médias de Queenâs Park, édifice de lâAssemblée législative Le mercredi 7 décembre 2011 à 10 h Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Au printemps ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l’environnement dit qu'il faut redoubler d’efforts en économie d’énergie
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 05:24:52 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse\ Toronto, le 7 décembre 2011 - Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario dit que les réalisations du gouvernement en matière dâéconomie dâénergie sont considérables, mais incomplètes. Au moment où M. Gord Miller publie son deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à lâéconomie dâénergie, 2010, Gérer un ...... Click here to read this release
Remarks - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 05:06:11 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Report - "Managing a Complex Energy System -â Results" Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Check Against Delivery Last spring I released the first volume of my annual energy conservation report to the Legislature entitled M...... Click here to read this release
The Environmental Commissioner says more work is needed on energy conservation
Published Wed, 7 Dec 2011 05:01:06 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, December 7, 2011 - The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says the governmentâs energy conservation achievements are substantial, but incomplete. In releasing volume two of his 2010 Energy Conservation Progress Report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results, Gord Miller says "the government achieved two-thirds of an electricity conserv...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Cool Roof Summit² presents benefits of white roof technologies
Published Tue, 6 Dec 2011 05:50:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Cool Roof Summit2 will feature industry experts speaking on the benefits of the emerging technology known as Reflective White Roofs. White roofs lower heating and cooling bills to save building owners and operators significant amounts of money. Most Canadian roofs are dark-colored. In the full sun, the surface of a black roof can increase in temper...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Solar Inc Donates Solar PV Panels to Remote Villages in Amazonia
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 08:47:41 EST Read More
(Kitchener, Ontario, Dec 2, 2011) Dozens of impoverished villages in Brazilâs Amazonia region that do not have access to power will soon receive free, 21st century solar electricity thanks to an ocean container filled with 560 solar PV panels donated by Canadian Solar Solutions Incorporated (CSSI). Recently manufactured at CSSIâs new plant in Guelph, Ontario, they will be mounted on ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publie le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie (volume 2)
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 07:13:44 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le deuxième volume du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie, 2010, soit Gérer un système énergétique complexe - Résultats. Le rapport résume les progrès que la province fait pour atteindre les cibles dâéconomie dâélectricité et il passe en revue le rendem...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume Two of 2010 energy conservation report
Published Fri, 2 Dec 2011 07:08:39 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Volume Two of his 2010 energy conservation report, Managing a Complex Energy System - Results. The report summarizes the province's progress in meeting electricity conservation targets and reviews the performance of provincial programs to conserve energy. The conference will be available via webcast. T...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010/11 Annual Report
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:32:35 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010/11 Annual Report - "Engaging Solutions" Legislative Media Studio, Queenâs Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Check Against Delivery The election is over and now we all have to get on with the business of the Province. So I am here to release the first of a series of reports that have been wa...... Click here to read this release
MOE and MNR Can’t Handle Core Responsibilities
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:20:10 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Capacities are stretched dangerously thin at the two ministries mandated to protect Ontarioâs environment and natural resources. This warning was issued today by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, as he released his 2010/2011 Annual Report. Research has found that at a time when their core businesses have beco...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Government Needs to Act: Environmental Commissioner
Published Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:11:39 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, November 29, 2011) Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner is worried that Ontario has lost momentum when it comes to the provinceâs pressing environmental issues. In his 2010/2011 Annual Report âEngaging Solutionsâ released today, Gord Miller says thereâs no shortage of talk about the problems such as climate change, waste diversion, and...... Click here to read this release
Publication du Rapport annuel de 2010-2011 du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:18:29 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2010-2011, Mettre des solutions en oeuvre, au cours d'une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park à 10 h le mardi 29 novembre 2011. Le rapport sera mis en ligne sur le site www.eco.on.ca a...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010/11 Annual Report
Published Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:00:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2010/11 Annual Report, Engaging Solutions, at a media conference in the Queen's Park Media Studio at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. The report will be made available online at www.eco.on.ca at the start of the conference. Accre...... Click here to read this release
First North American ISO 50001 certification for energy management awarded to Canada's largest cement plant
Published Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:10:35 EST Read More
St Marys Cement Inc. plant in Bowmanville, Ontario is a continent-wide leader in energy efficiency and conservation for manufacturers of cementitious material Media Release (Bowmanville ON, Nov. 23, 2011) On November 15th 2011, St Marys Cement Inc. - Bowmanville Plant, received the first International Organization for Standar...... Click here to read this release
Greenstone meets with Cliffs in Cleveland
Published Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:45:24 EST Read More
Media Release (Cleveland, OH - November 17, 2011) In Cleveland yesterday afternoon, senior management of Cliffs Natural Resources hosted a multi-hour meeting with a delegation from the Municipality of Greenstone. The focus of the wide ranging discussion was the potential for siting a ferrochrome refinery at Exton Siding (between Nakina and the Aroland First Nation). Gree...... Click here to read this release
Toronto-based clean capitalism media company closes investment round to launch capital markets division
Published Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:51:34 EST Read More
Press Release TORONTO, November 16, 2011 - Corporate Knights Inc, Toronto-based publisher of Corporate Knights magazine, which is distributed as a quarterly insert in the Globe and Mail and Washington Post, announced this morning at the Toronto Stock Exchange market open that it closed an investment round with a prestigious group of investors, led by Vancity Communit...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice ask Supreme Court to respect Polluter Pays Principle
Published Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:23:45 EST Read More
For immediate release Newfoundlanders shouldn't have to pay to clean up Abitibibowater's pollution (OTTAWA, November 16, 2011) Ecojustice, representing Friends of the Earth, appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada today to argue that insolvent corporations cannot shift the cost of cleaning up environmental contamination to the t...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy delivers keynote for Community Power Awards
Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:28:29 EST Read More
Media Release (TORONTO, ON November 15, 2011) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) 2011 Community Power Awards were presented last night during the Green Connection banquet & awards ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation followed a keynote s...... Click here to read this release
Friends of the Earth, Ecojustice fighting for Polluter Pays Principle at Supreme Court
Published Tue, 15 Nov 2011 07:47:20 EST Read More
For immediate release Should Newfoundlanders have to pay to cleanup Abitibibowaterâs pollution? Why: This is the first time Canadaâs insolvency procedure is challenged to deal with the polluter pays principle, in this case, for historic contamination by Abitibibowaterâs mining, shipping and pulp and paper operations in New...... Click here to read this release
Paul Martin to receive award for Green GDP vision
Published Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:20:23 EST Read More
Media Advisory Toronto, ON -- The Right Honourable Paul Martin will be honoured by Corporate Knights, the Canadian magazine for clean capitalism, as a recipient of the Corporate Knights Award of Distinction for his visionary leadership to open the way for Canadaâs abundant natural capital wealth to be included in our core economic measurements. The award will be presented...... Click here to read this release
Ontario's green energy future to be focus of third annual Community Power Conference
Published Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:45:59 EST Read More
How will the Feed-in-Tariff review shape Green Energy 2.0 in Ontario? Media Advisory WHAT: Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host its third annual Community Power Conference. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: ⢠Community and Commercial developers ⢠Lenders and investors ⢠Community Leaders and Delegates...... Click here to read this release
Upcoming conference to address future of environmental assessment in Ontario
Published Wed, 5 Oct 2011 09:28:28 EST Read More
Conference to be held at the Ontario Science Centre on October 26th and 27th Media Advisory What: The Ontario Association for Impact Assessment (OAIA) will host its Annual Conference: "Making the Most of Ontario's Environmental Assessment Process." The program can be reviewed on the Conference website at: ...... Click here to read this release
Kitchener-based community group awarded $70,000 solar panel system for winning green energy video contest
Published Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:36:24 EST Read More
Media Release Other winners from Little Current and Toronto (September 28, 2011) On behalf of the Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario (MCC Ontario), Kitchener resident and film-maker Ken Ogasawara was awarded the grand prize of a 10kW solar PV system, after winning the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association's (...... Click here to read this release
Green Energy Field Day at Queen’s Park to feature former Toronto mayor David Miller
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:37:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory This Saturday, September 24th, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (www.ontario-sea.org) will be hosting a Green Energy Field Day event at Queen's Park. The event is part of OSEA's province-wide, doors-open Green Energy Field Day, where green energy projects will be showcased in cities across the province. It is on...... Click here to read this release
First Green Energy Field Day to be held across Ontario this Saturday
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:34:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory What:Ontario's first province-wide "doors open" Green Energy Field Day, hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association ( www.ontario-sea.org), will be this Saturday, September 24th, 2011. Businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations across Ontario will be showcasing their green energy project. ...... Click here to read this release
Kingston and the Islands MPP Candidates to attend Green Energy Field Day event this Saturday at Wolfe Island
Published Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:29:04 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Provincial election candidates for Kingston and the Islands, John Gerretsen (Liberal party) and Robert Kiley (Green Party), will be attending the "Celebrate New Energy on Wolfe Island" event this Saturday, September 24th. The event also includes a kite flying competition, a children's art show, music, solar oven building, farmers market, free lunch...... Click here to read this release
Ontario voters back conservation!
Published Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:39:36 EST Read More
Poll shows strong support for taxes and leadership in troubled times Media Release A poll commissioned by the Conservation Council of Ontario has turned up some interesting results: voters back conservation as a solution to our economic and financial woes. "Not only are voters personally committed to living better while using les...... Click here to read this release
Technical Analysis: Energy Supply Related to Exton Ferrochrome Refinery Siting
Published Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:02:29 EST Read More
Technical Analysis by: Larry Doran President & CEO Imperium Energy Inc. Imperium Energy Inc. was asked to identify and evaluate from both a technical and an economic perspective a number of proposed electricity supply options in Northwestern Ontario. The most immediate priority was to provide a reliable cost-effective electricity supply for a proposed ferrochrome production facility i...... Click here to read this release
New report concludes Exton is viable site for Ring of Fire Refinery
Published Tue, 20 Sep 2011 05:50:11 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE THUNDER BAY - September 20, 2011 - A report released today concludes that siting a ferrochrome refinery at Exton for Ring of Fire minerals is technically, environmentally and economically feasible. George Smitherman and Don Huff were contracted by the Municipality of Greenstone to push for establishing a Chromite refinery at Exton. Exton is located adjacent t...... Click here to read this release
Release of Greenstone sponsored “White Paper” on providing energy to Ring of Fire refinery
Published Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:45:46 EST Read More
Media Advisory There will be a presentation of the White Paper developed by G & G Global Solutions and Environmental Communication Options with a discussion of the Technical Appendix by Larry Doran Imperium Energy Inc. In attendance will be Greenstone Mayor Ron Beaulieu, Aroland First Nation Chief Sonny Gagnon and others. What: Technical Briefing on Greenstoneâs f...... Click here to read this release
Federal Conservatives and Ontario Green Party recognize the importance of energy efficiency
Published Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:59:49 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, September 16, 2011) NAIMA Canada applauds the Government of Canada's announcement to invest $78 million over the next two years to increase the energy efficiency of homes across the country. The ecoENERGY initiatives, announced by Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver, support job creation while helping Canadians save money by reducing the amount of en...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association calls on Ontario voters to support new jobs for the future
Published Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:17:18 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News, election and energy editors and reporters TV ads start on Friday September 16th in major Ontario media markets (Sept. 15, 2011, Toronto, ON) Responding to the growing discussion about the future of green energy in Ontario, the Ontario Sustainable Energy Asso...... Click here to read this release
The Oak Ridges Moraine Ten Years Later: Is It Really Protected?
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:08:07 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Breakfast Forum - The Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation (ORMF) will release Measuring Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine and explain why it will file an Application for Review under Section 61 of the Ontario Environmental Bill of Rights. Who: David Miller (Former Mayor, City of Toronto), Kim Gavine (Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Fo...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Workshop Series coming to communities across Ontario this fall
Published Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:24:19 EST Read More
Community power workshops scheduled in Halton, Hamilton, Haldimand-Norfolk, Kitchener, London, Niagara, Midland, Perth, Peterborough, Renfrew County, Sault Ste.Marie, Sudbury, Sarnia-Lambton and Toronto Media Advisory - Attention: News & Community and Events Editors This fall, The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is par...... Click here to read this release
Former Green Party leader available for provincial election commentary
Published Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:45:42 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Jim Harris, leader of the Green Party of Canada from 2003-2006, is available as an expert commentator on the Ontario Provincial Election. Mr. Harris served as the Co-Chair of the 2007 provincial election campaigns for the Green Party of Ontario, where the party won 354,897 votes - 8% of the vote - almost tripling its 2003 result. He also served as the i...... Click here to read this release
WattsNEXT? Green Energy Video Contest Deadline Approaches
Published Thu, 8 Sep 2011 05:34:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory Those looking to win a $70,000 10 KW solar system prize through the WattsNEXT? (www.wattsnext.ca) sustainable energy video contest only have a couple more weeks to enter their video submission. The WattsNEXT? contest is an opportunity for Ontarians, both young and old, to share and learn about the power of sustainable energy ...... Click here to read this release
Willis Energy Services builds on Conservation and Demand Management expertise by entering into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Toronto
Published Wed, 7 Sep 2011 05:18:16 EST Read More
Media Release (TORONTO, ON - September 7, 2011) Willis Energy Services has experience and expertise in the design, development and delivery of conservation and demand management programs and technical capabilities to identify, investigate, and implement energy saving projects. With offices in British Columbia and Ontario, Willis conducts business coast-to-coast in Canada, seve...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to launch province's first Green Energy Field Day
Published Tue, 6 Sep 2011 06:02:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: OSEA to host province-wide doors open event on September 24th, 2011. Local businesses, farms, schools, companies and organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their green energy project. Participating locations so far include Toronto, Cobden, Reaboro and Mississauga, with scheduled events ranging from biogas facility tours to a photov...... Click here to read this release
The Ogichidaakwe (Grand Chief) and Chiefs of Treaty 3 file Judicial Review related to five north west Ontario hydro generating plants.
Published Thu, 1 Sep 2011 06:32:13 EST Read More
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Grand Council Treaty #3 to initiate legal action related to power generation in its Territory
Published Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:10:23 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Announcement of details related to legal action being initiated by Grand Council Treaty #3 on behalf of the members of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3. The Grand Council's request for a Judicial Review asks the Court to set aside Ontario's award of power contracts to hydro generation dams in Treaty 3 territory that will cause new and continuing adve...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) to host special four party interview series: A political perspective on renewable energy and conservation in Ontario
Published Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:14:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory There is much uncertainty surrounding Ontario's energy future as the provincial election approaches. To find out how Ontario's political parties see the future of renewable energy and conservation, OSEA has arranged a series of one-on-one interviews to learn about each party's energy platform. Schedule: ⢠Tuesday, August 2nd, 10 a.m. Interview wit...... Click here to read this release
Ontarians show strong support for green energy in run up to provincial election: poll
Published Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:57:31 EST Read More
Media Release (July 21, 2011, Toronto) A recent poll, conducted by Oraclepoll Research Limited and commissioned by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), indicates over 7 of 10 Ontarians support green energy initiatives. Regionally, Northern Ontario (82%) and the GTA (79%) are most supportive of Green Energy. Even in Southwest Ontario, where 23% of those polled ind...... Click here to read this release
Erickson decision: wind turbines can be built in Ontario
Published Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:10:16 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government extends ecoENERGY program for one year - is it enough?
Published Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:52:13 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Who: Jeff Murdock, Save ecoENERGY Coalition Mr. Murdock can respond to questions regarding: ⢠Benefits of the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program 1. Stimulates economy at no cost to government 2. Generates $2 in tax revenue for every $1 paid in incentives to homeowners 3. Families spend $10 on home renovations for every $1 paid in ince...... Click here to read this release
Extension of the Canadian ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program welcomed by insulation manufacturers and their employees
Published Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:43:12 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, July 13, 2011) The announcement to extend the ecoENEGRY program, by Canada's Minster of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, was applauded by NAIMA Canada. The ecoENERGY program provides energy efficiency related incentives for homeowners. The program has been very popular, with thousands of Canadian households receiving incentive payments to offse...... Click here to read this release
電費補貼有礙能源節約
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:30:37 EST Read More
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REMARKS - Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume 1)
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 07:19:44 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2010 Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report (Volume 1) Legislative Media Studio, Queen's Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 Check Against Delivery Good Morning. Today I have tabled with the Speaker the first volume of my annual energy conservation report for 2010 aptly named "Managing a Complex ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Electricity Subsidy Undercuts Conservation
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:29:47 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, June 14, 2011 - Ontario's Environmental Commissioner says the Ontario Clean Energy Benefit (OCEB) is a perverse incentive that could endanger the energy conservation savings the government is hoping to achieve. In his Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2010 (Volume One): Managing a Complex Energy System, released today, Gord Mille...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Energy Board Putting Up Barriers to Energy Conservation
Published Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:25:22 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, June 14, 2011 - Ontario's Environmental Commissioner says the province's energy regulator is putting up barriers to increased energy conservation. This is just one of the conclusions from his Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2010 (Volume One), Managing a Complex Energy System, released today. "The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) play...... Click here to read this release
WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians
Published Thu, 9 Jun 2011 05:11:40 EST Read More
Media Release WattsNEXT? sustainable energy contest open to all Ontarians New website and contest tells what's watt in Ontario and gives a chance to win a $70,000 solar system! June 9, 2011 -- The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is turning up the green energy wattage with the announcement of a video contest, real time online map showcasing gr...... Click here to read this release
The Co-operators Group Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2011
Published Wed, 8 Jun 2011 05:48:11 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, Ontario, June 8, 2011) Corporate Knights has released the 10th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. The leading corporate ranking of Canadian corporate citizenship transparently ranks companies' relative carbon, water, waste, and energy impacts. Other citizenship indicators ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Volume One of 2010 energy conservation report
Published Tue, 7 Jun 2011 05:11:36 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release his 2010 energy conservation report, Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report - 2010 (Volume One), Managing a Complex Energy System. The report reviews policy developments, highlights concerns with the current policy agenda and provides recommendations for energy conservation in Ontario. WHAT...... Click here to read this release
Energy auditors applaud $400 million ecoENERGY extension, Coalition calls for four-year commitment to sustain industry
Published Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:05:41 EST Read More
Media Release VANCOUVER, BC - (June 6, 2011) - Supporters of the Save ecoENERGY Coalition applaud the Harper government's $400 million extension of the ecoENERGY Home Retrofit program, but say the one-year timeline is not enough to help the energy savings industry transition to self-sustainability. "Home retrofit programs are great for the economy because they help families, bu...... Click here to read this release
Danny Williams to receive award for green energy leadership
Published Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:04:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Toronto, ON, June 6, 2011 - Danny Williams will be honoured by Corporate Knights, the Canadian magazine for clean capitalism, as a recipient of the Corporate Knights Award of Distinction for his moral courage and unrelenting drive to unleash Canada's energy-super-power potential in a fair and green way. The award will be presented at a Gala dinner in Toronto...... Click here to read this release
GreenTech and CleanTech Speakers in Toronto Monday June 6
Published Sun, 5 Jun 2011 08:47:26 EST Read More
Media Advisory VerdeXchange Canada to feature over 90 speakers from Canada, U.S., U.K., and Asia VerdeXchange 2011 Canada is taking place June 6, 2011 at The Allstream Centre 105 Princes' Blvd, Exhibition Place, Toronto. For full conference program, please go to: http://vxcanada.ca/program/. Feature speakers include: Roland Aurich President and Chief Executive Off...... Click here to read this release
DISCOURS - Gord Miller, Commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les gaz à effet de serre - Assumer les responsabilités : créer des occasions.
Published Tue, 31 May 2011 06:32:49 EST Read More
DISCOURS Gord Miller, Commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Rapport annuel sur les gaz à effet de serre - Assumer les responsabilités : créer des occasions. Studio des médias de l'Assemblée législative, Queen's Park Le mercredi 31 mai 2011 à 10h 00 Priorité au discours anglais prononcé Conformément à mes obligations légales décrites dans la Charte de...... Click here to read this release
REMARKS - Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011 Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report
Published Tue, 31 May 2011 06:18:36 EST Read More
REMARKS Gord Miller, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2011 Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report Legislative Media Studio, Queen's Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Check Against Delivery Pursuant to my legislative obligation in the Environmental Bill of Rights, today I am releasing my 3rd Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, entitled "Meeting Respons...... Click here to read this release
More Work Needed if Ontario to Meet Climate Change Responsibilities
Published Tue, 31 May 2011 06:05:29 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, 31 May, 2011 - The Ontario government will not, with its current programs, meet its targets for reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs). This is one conclusion from the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario's 2011 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, released today. "Recently released federal government data indicate that Ontario's GHG emissions in 2009 were at the l...... Click here to read this release
Toronto conference - VerdeXchange Clean tech and Green Tech conference finalizes agenda for early June event
Published Mon, 30 May 2011 06:26:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory -30- For media contact, request interview and/or to request a media pass, contact: Rayissa Palmer, Marketing Director, VerdeXchange 2011 Canada rpalmer@vxcanada.ca T: 905-877-4528 C: ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release third Annual Greenhouse Gas report
Published Wed, 25 May 2011 03:22:28 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release his 2011 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Report, Meeting Responsibilities: Creating Opportunities. This third GHG report focuses on Ontarioâs progress in meeting its GHG targets and makes recommendations for improvements. WHAT: Release of the Environmental Commissionerâs Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress ...... Click here to read this release
Canadian firm sustainableTO Architecture + Building takes top prize in international Passive House design competition
Published Tue, 24 May 2011 10:34:14 EST Read More
For immediate release (Toronto, Ontario - May 24, 2011) Canadian firm sustainable.TO Architecture + Building has taken the top prize in an international competition to design a passive house for New Orleans, Paul Dowsett, sustainable.TO principal, announced today. Acclaimed as "an incredibly thoughtful and viable response to this challenge," sustainable.TO's "Low Cost, L...... Click here to read this release
ISG CAPITAL'S VALUE ENHANCEMENT METHODOLOGY VALIDATED - CONTRIBUTES TO 22% IRR
Published Thu, 19 May 2011 05:38:15 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Utility costs reduced by 50% - Prototype property receives Energy Star Rating of 90 Toronto, Ontario (May 18, 2011) - ISG Capital Corporation (TSX-V: SUS) ("ISG" or the "Corporation") is pleased to report that its proprietary greening methodology has resulted in a 22% internal rate of return ("IRR") since inception on the Company's pr...... Click here to read this release
Shell 'apologises' for worldwide damage in "erratum" to annual report
Published Tue, 17 May 2011 07:21:38 EST Read More
For Immediate Release New report displays 12 cases of environmental and social wrongdoing (THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS, May 17, 2011) During the Shell annual general assembly (AGM) in The Hague, today, Friends of the Earth International presented an "erratum" [1] to Shellâs 2010 annual report. In this spoof "erratum", which was distributed among shareholders, Shell 'admit...... Click here to read this release
Future Innovations Marketing Announces Partnership with Environmental Communication Options
Published Mon, 9 May 2011 09:16:54 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE Alliance forged to service Green conscious businesses (Toronto, May 9, 2011) Future Innovations Marketing, Canada's first membership-based environmental and health & wellness marketing firm, announces its new partnership with Environmental Communication Options (ECO). Successful executives know that their businesses must become more environmentally susta...... Click here to read this release
50 years of environmental law in Canada
Published Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:08:45 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or ...... Click here to read this release
Canadian insulation manufacturers and their employees welcome the return of ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes program
Published Wed, 23 Mar 2011 09:00:05 EST Read More
Media Release (Ottawa, March 23, 2011) NAIMA Canada applauds renewed funding and the extension of the ecoENERGY Program announced in the latest Federal Budget. The ecoENERGY program has been very popular, with thousands of Canadian households receiving incentive payments to offset the cost of energy saving retrofits. We have seen an overwhelming interest by homeowners to take ...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver reminds Ontario households the countdown is on for the EcoEnergy Program
Published Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:36:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver reminds 2,000 Ontario households they are still eligible to get EcoEnergy program benefits before the March 31 deadline. The EcoEnergy home energy retrofit program comes to an end on March 31, 2011. Photo Opportunity: GreenSaver can supply on-site opportunity to video how energy audits are done, by GreenSaver staff that hav...... Click here to read this release
Over 400 wind, solar and biogas industry players expected at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum
Published Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:45:11 EST Read More
Media Release TORONTO CANADA, MARCH 10, 2011 - Over 400 developers, manufacturers, service providers and scheme administrators are expected at the second Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum on April 19-20 in Toronto. This industry critical conference is a proven must attend event for renewable energy experts. Last year's event sold-out a week in advance and the April For...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Children, toxins, energy, and renovations
Published Wed, 9 Mar 2011 05:05:25 EST Read More
To the Editor:
This is an article form a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world, and Ms. Jackie Campbell. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe and Ms. Campbell are cited as the authors. Dr. Saxe can be contacted at (416) 962-5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more informati......
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Environmental Communication Options - March 2011 Newsletter
Published Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:16:01 EST Read More
MARCH 2011 NEWSLETTER It has been a busy past few months at Environmental Communications Options (ECO), with files from Newfoundland to British Columbia landing on our desks. In addition to our retainer client files, we have ...... Click here to read this release
Most technologically advanced electronic (WEEE) recycling facility in the world to open in Mississauga, Ontario
Published Sun, 6 Feb 2011 09:59:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Tours Attn: Business, News, Environment, Lifestyle and Consumer Editors and Reporters Ontario Minister of Environment to "flip the switch" Reporters are invited to bring their Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for proper recycling What: Provincial and municipal dignitaries and Sims Recycling Solutions executives...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations announced in Davos
Published Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:55:04 EST Read More
Media Release List of Global 'Good Guys' beating benchmark by substantial margin DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 2.01 a.m. EST) January 29, 2011 Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, announced its seventh annual Global 100 list of the most sustainable large corporations in the world. From its inception on February 1 2005, the Global 100 ...... Click here to read this release
Media Project Briefing – January 25, 2011 Little River Acres (LRA) community-based energy management action planning
Published Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:30:36 EST Read More
Media Advisory What: Media briefing prior to a public two-way information session with LRA community to gather information and inform on the progress towards creating a plan for lowering home heating costs of the community. GreenSaver will convene a Briefing for members of the media immediately before the scheduled public meeting. The session will include a project ov...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - ecoENERGY shutdown is killing Ontario jobs
Published Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:26:41 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity (Ontario, December 13, 2010) âHome energy efficiency retrofits is a billion dollar industry in Ontario and weâre about to lose it,â warned Clifford Maynes, Executive Director of Green Communities Canada. Government incentives for home energy efficiency investments are slated to end in March 2011, and so far neither Ottawa nor Queenâs Park have anno...... Click here to read this release
Heavy snow can strangle your furnace
Published Wed, 8 Dec 2010 05:07:46 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Has your furnace quit? It could be just a blocked vent. Every winter after a large snowfall, GreenSaver gets calls from people seeking advice about new furnaces. A furnace has an expected lifespan of 18-20 years. So if a newer furnace starts to malfunction, it is often a result of clogged vents. Drifting snow or snow slides from roofs can bury a f...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity – Solar PV to Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs at Minimal Cost to Households in Ontario
Published Mon, 6 Dec 2010 05:25:06 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity December 6, 2010 Attn: News, Political and Energy editors New, independent study shows: Despite the higher costs of Solar PV power generation, the net impact to the average Ontario household will be the equivalent of less than 1% of their electricity bills each year â less than the cost of one Tim Hortonâs donut per month. Link to s...... Click here to read this release
Energy Services Association of Canada - promoting fiscally and environmentally responsible initiatives for Canadian organizations
Published Wed, 1 Dec 2010 06:07:19 EST Read More
Media Release List of case studies by city attached TORONTO, Ontario, December 1, 2010 â The Energy Services Association of Canada (ESAC) today announced their newly formed advocacy organization which has been created to actively promote government policies and regulatory support for greater use of guaranteed performance based solutions to upgrade Canadaâs aging infr...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:21:24 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity What: GreenSaver supports the Environmental Commissioner of Ontarioâs observations on the Home Energy Savings Plan and the potential for saving homeowners money on their energy bills. Who: Vladan Veljovic, President & CEO, GreenSaver Background: As a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, GreenSaver, applauds the i...... Click here to read this release
房屋業主的節能需要不容忽視
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:58:04 EST Read More
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節省能源需依靠有效節能計劃
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:55:19 EST Read More
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Ne laissez pas les propriétaires sans ressource
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:50:45 EST Read More
Toronto, le 30 novembre 2010 â Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO) dit que la province devrait continuer dâoffrir un programme dâaméliorations énergétiques domiciliaires. Dans son rapport Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats, M. Gord Miller indique que le Programme d'économie d'énergie domiciliaire de l'Ontario (PEEDO) ne prendra plus ...... Click here to read this release
Corriger les programmes pour accumuler les économies d’énergie
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:45:59 EST Read More
Toronto, le 30 novembre 2010 â Le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario (CEO) dit que le gouvernement a besoin dâapporter des améliorations à ses programmes dâéconomie dâénergie sâil souhaite atteindre ses nouvelles cibles audacieuses de réduction de lâélectricité. Lorsque M. Gord Miller publie le rapport Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats...... Click here to read this release
Don’t Leave Homeowners Out In the Cold
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:42:28 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, November 30th, 2010 â The provinceâs Environmental Commissioner says Ontario should continue to have a home-energy retrofit program. In his report Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results, Gord Miller warned the Ontario Home Energy Savings Program (HESP) will stop taking new applications at the end of March, 2011. The federal ecoEN...... Click here to read this release
Fix Conservation Programs to Secure Energy Savings
Published Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:39:13 EST Read More
Media Release Toronto, November 30, 2010 â Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner says the government needs to make improvements to its energy conservation programs, if it hopes to meet its tough new electricity reduction targets. With the release of a report called Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results, Gord Miller warns that âstrong action will be n...... Click here to read this release
Provincial Energy Plan lacks solid conservation strategy says leading conservationist
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:31:29 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 25, 2010) Ontario has failed to deliver a comprehensive strategy to support its goal of âa culture of conservationâ, according to Chris Winter, a leading conservationist in the Province of Ontario. Chris Winter is the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, a provincial charity with a membership of over 40 organizati...... Click here to read this release
安省環保專員的節約能源報告 將於2010年11月30日發表
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:23:41 EST Read More
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Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera le Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie le 30 novembre 2010
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 06:01:16 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera Repenser l'économie d'énergie en Ontario â Résultats : Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés à l'économie d'énergie â 2009 (volume deux) le mardi 30 novembre 2010. à compter de 10 h, vous pourrez consulter le rapport en ligne à lâadresse htt...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Environmental Commissioner to release Energy Conservation Report on November 30, 2010
Published Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:51:34 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario will release Rethinking Energy Conservation in Ontario â Results: Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report 2009 (Volume 2) on Tuesday November 30, 2010 and will be available online at http://www.eco.on.ca/eng/ starting at 10:00 a.m. The Report will comment on energy conse...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA applauds the intent of Ontario Long-Term Energy Plan for energy efficiency and conservation
Published Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:54:45 EST Read More
Media Release (Toronto, ON, November 23, 2010) Today, the province of Ontario, through the Minister of Energy Brad Duguid, tabled the LongâTerm Energy Plan (LTEP). âThe LTEP is an important step in advancing renewable energy, encouraging energy conservation, creating and supporting green jobs and Ontarioâs growing green economy. Industry looks to government for long term...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management Workshop
Published Mon, 22 Nov 2010 04:53:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate Owners & Tenants, Business, Environment and Energy Editors The Building Owners and Managers Association Toronto (BOMA Toronto)âs Conservation and Demand Management Program (CDM) is an energy conservation incentive program for building owners and tenants in the 416 area. BOMA CDM is hosting a South Asian business community focused work...... Click here to read this release
2010 Community Power Award winners announced
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:58:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2010 Community Power Award winners announced! (Toronto, ON November 15, 2010) The OSEA 2010 Community Power Awards were presented tonight during the Community Power Awards Banquet & Ceremony. The award winners are individuals who have made significant contributions to the Community Power movement in Ontario and globally. The award presentation fol...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Grant Recipients Announced
Published Mon, 15 Nov 2010 08:50:16 EST Read More
Media Release Financial support for citizens and groups bolsters community investment in green energy projects (Toronto, November 15 2010) - The Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre, the London Boys and Girls Club and the Burlington Green renewable energy cooperative are among the first projects to receive a grant under the Community Energy Partnerships Program (CEPP). CEPP gr...... Click here to read this release
TOMORROW: Ontario Minister of Energy Brad Duguid to tour solar equipment manufacturing plant
Published Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:31:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Manufacturing, Business Editors and Reporters Toronto, ON - Ontarioâs Minister of Energy Brad Duguid will tour the Samco Manufacturing Ltd plant in Scarborough on November 12, 2010. The event will celebrate the first SunEdison solar racking equipment produced in the province...... Click here to read this release
Cool Roof Summit presents roof cooling technologies in Toronto
Published Thu, 11 Nov 2010 05:02:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club (TC&SC) and DuRock Alfacing International Limited will jointly present the features and benefits of new Cool Roof technologies recently installed on TC&SC facilities buildings. Steve Pataki, Facilities Manager of TC&SC will outline the project costs, the payback period in energy savings, government cash incentives rec...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s Minister of Energy Brad Duguid to tour solar equipment manufacturing plant
Published Mon, 8 Nov 2010 04:40:49 EST Read More
Media Advisory â Photo Op and Media Availability Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Manufacturing, Business Editors and Reporters Toronto, ON - Ontarioâs Minister of Energy Brad Duguid will tour the Samco Manufacturing Ltd plant in Scarborough on November 12, 2010. The event will celebrate the first SunEdison solar racking equipment produced in the province...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 11:09:48 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver President and CEO, Vladan Veljovic, appoints new senior staff Effective immediately, Aubrey LeBlanc will join GreenSaver as the new Vice President, Business Development â Consumer Services, Constantine Eliadis will assume the role of Vice President, Business Development â Business Services and Helen Reed will join GreenSaver as the new Direc...... Click here to read this release
Get ready for the Community Power Conference 2010
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 10:40:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Join Ontarioâs largest annual gathering of Community Power proponents, producers and supporters The Community Power Conference 2010 is hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA). Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts industry regulators, commercial and community power generators, farmers and First...... Click here to read this release
First Nation speakers and nominees at Community Power Conference 2010
Published Wed, 3 Nov 2010 10:30:22 EST Read More
Media Advisory ATT: First Nations News/Environment/Energy Reporters and Editors: First Nation specific aspects of the Community Power Conference 2010 include: WHEN: November 15-17, 2010 WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, 700 and 800 Level 222 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON Canada First Nations Speakers: - Bryon LeClaire, D...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Awards nominees announced
Published Tue, 2 Nov 2010 06:46:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory Community Power Awards nominees announced The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is pleased to announce the Community Power Award nominees for 2010. The Community Power Award is presented to individuals and/or organizations, whose work has contributed significantly to the Community Power movement. Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ont...... Click here to read this release
Announcement of $26 million investment in Ontario used motor oil re-refining
Published Wed, 27 Oct 2010 06:03:57 EST Read More
Media Advisory Announcement of $26 million investment in Ontario used motor oil re-refining WHEN: Thursday, October 28th, 2010 - 15:00 WHERE Safety-Kleen at Breslau, Ontario 300 Woolwich St. South The Honourable John Wilkinson, Ontario Minister of the Environment will accompany Mr. Dave Sprinkle, Executive Vice-President of Safety-Kleen Systems I...... Click here to read this release
Energy Conservation is Good Business!
Published Wed, 6 Oct 2010 09:27:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Minister of Energy â The Honourable Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management Workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Toronto outlining the details of its Conservation and D...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves IKEA as its 500th project
Published Tue, 5 Oct 2010 07:59:40 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs Conservation and Demand Management Program approves IKEA as its 500th project (Toronto, October 05, 2010) The IKEA Group understands the implications of climate change and is constantly taking steps towards improving energy efficiency and reducing its emission of greenhouse gases. During IKEAâs recent energy conservation initiatives in...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto launches e-Energy Training Program in Toronto
Published Mon, 4 Oct 2010 07:25:19 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto launches e-Energy Training Program in Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, October 4, 2010) A new program to help office buildings become more âgreenâ has been launched in Ontario by the Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto). The BOMA e-Energy Training program is an energy management course for operators and managers of commercial a...... Click here to read this release
Stephen Koch: Elected New Chair of the Board of Directors for Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance
Published Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:44:58 EST Read More
Media Release Stephen Koch: Elected New Chair of the Board of Directors for Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (Mississauga, Ontario, September 30, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Koch as Chair of the Board. âThis is a very exciting time for CEEA - as energy efficiency is beginning t...... Click here to read this release
Besoin d’examens sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:50:06 EST Read More
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Besoin dâexamens sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel
Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le gouvernement de lâOntario doit arrêter de bloquer les examens environnementaux stricts sur les grandes installations au gaz naturel », indique M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario, dans son rapport annuel de 200......
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Le commissaire à l’environnement publie son rapport annuel de 2009-2010
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:21:59 EST Read More
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Toronto, le 22 septembre 2010 â « Le gouvernement ne respecte pas ses promesses environnementales », dit M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario. « Ce gouvernement sâenorgueillit, et avec raison, des progrès quâil a accomplis en adoptant une loi pour protéger lâenvironnement », précise M. Miller, « mais les geste......
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More scrutiny needed for large natural gas plants
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 08:04:22 EST Read More
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More scrutiny needed for large natural gas plants
Toronto, September 22, 2010 - The Ontario government must stop blocking tougher environmental scrutiny of large natural gas power plants, says Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller in his 2009/2010 annual report released today.
"As we phase-out the use of coal, natural gas - includi......
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Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:50:31 EST Read More
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Lack of Mining Oversight Jeopardizes the Far North
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario says mining service companies are using claim staking, exploration, and related activities to circumvent the governmentâs promise to protect half the boreal forest in the Far North. In his 2009/2010 annual report released tod......
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Province’s air quality standards are not airtight
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:41:17 EST Read More
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Provinceâs air quality standards are not airtight
Toronto, 22 September 2010 â A recent change to Ontarioâs air pollution regulation allows the government to exempt whole sectors of industry from tougher provincial air quality standards, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario in his 2009/2010 annual report released today. ......
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Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases 2009/2010 Annual Report - Refining Conservation
Published Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:02:14 EST Read More
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Environmental Commissioner releases 2009/2010 Annual Report
Toronto, September 22 2010 â The government is failing to follow through on all of its environmental promises, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller. âThis government rightly prides itself on the progress it has made in passing legislation to protect the environment,â says Mille......
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Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report - Redefining Conservation
Published Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:27:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Media conference and webcast on September 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (September 16, 2010, Toronto) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at September 22nd, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier at ...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010
Published Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:18:43 EST Read More
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 Toronto, le 16 septembre 2010 â M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera son rapport annuel de 2009-2010 à 10 h le 22 septembre 2010. Les exemplaires du rapport intitulé Redéfinir la conservation pourront être consultés en ligne une heure avant le lancemen...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report
Published Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:12:22 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release 2010 Annual Report Toronto, Thursday September 16 , 2010 â The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will release his 2009/2010 Annual Report at 10:00 am on September 22nd, 2010. Copies of the report, Redefining Conservation, will be available an hour earlier on-line at www.eco.on.ca, or at the Legislative Press Gall...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Things to consider about solar rooftop installations
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:04:57 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is the text of a speech delivered Wednesday, September 15, at BOMEX 2010, by Oleg Popovsky and Bryan Bentrott. Editors and reporters are welcome to publish excerpts of the speech, free of charge, so long as the source is cited. For more information, please contact Angie Forster at 647.258.9077 or aforster@sunedison.com. I want to thank all of you for coming ...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Awarded Solar Rooftop Projects for GE Capital Real Estate
Published Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:17:54 EST Read More
SunEdison Awarded 2.2 Megawatts of Solar Rooftop Projects for GE Capital Real Estate Ontario Feed-in Tariff projects to begin construction fall 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (September 15, 2010) - SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), announced today it has executed an agreement to develop 15 industrial ro...... Click here to read this release
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Published Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:11:09 EST Read More
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City of Toronto Mayoral Debate: Come see and hear the top contenders for yourself!
Published Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:51:04 EST Read More
City of Toronto Mayoral Debate: Come see and hear the top contenders for yourself! What happens at Toronto City Hall has an impact on building owners, property managers and tenants alike, both within the city and the greater Toronto region. Come out to BOMA Toronto's mayoral debate and find out what the candidates have planned for our city WHEN: Thursday, September 16, 201...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights launches its new website
Published Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:24:33 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Corporate Knights launches its new website (Toronto, Ontario, September 13, 2010) Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, has launched a brand-new website that optimizes the user experience. The siteâs content has been reorganized to make browsing more intuitive and fun, with related content being grouped to...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to London
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:39:08 EST Read More
Media AdvisoryM Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners and managers of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to London. The Rebate Road Show stops at London's Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conf...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa
Published Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:36:13 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Ottawa Energy efficiency retrofit incentives for owners of businesses, large buildings and multi-family residential units GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Ottawa. The Rebate Road Show stops at Ot...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston
Published Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:53:27 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Kingston GreenSaver will be bringing their energy conservation expertise to Kingston this fall. The Rebate Road Show stops at Kingstonâs Portsmouth Olympic Harbour to showcase Ontarioâs Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), F...... Click here to read this release
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation
Published Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:20:34 EST Read More
Rogers Centre hits home run with energy conservation BOMA Toronto helps sports complex achieve energy reduction (Toronto, September 01, 2010) The Rogers Centre, located in Toronto, is one of the worldâs premier entertainment and sports complexes. Its trademark retractable roof, Canadaâs climate and the wide range of events hosted there (including baseball games, motocross an...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington
Published Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:57:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver, in partnership with Burlington Hydro, brings province-wide Rebate Road Show to Burlington GreenSaverâs Rebate Road Show will stop in Burlington on Thursday, September 2nd to showcase the Multi-Family Energy Efficiency (MEER), Feed-in Tariff (FIT) and Electricity Retrofit In...... Click here to read this release
Federal Government scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:10:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Federal Government is Awarded a B+ (Ottawa, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Newfoundland and Labrador score a C- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:07:17 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Newfoundland and Labrador are Awarded a C- (St. Johns, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on ...... Click here to read this release
Quebec scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:03:58 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Quebec is Awarded an A+ (Quebec City, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
Ontario scores an A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:01:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Ontario is Awarded an A+ (Toronto, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficie...... Click here to read this release
Yukon scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:58:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Yukon Territory is Awarded a B (Whitehorse, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficiency p...... Click here to read this release
Saskatchewan scores a B- on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:55:09 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Saskatchewan is Awarded a B- (Regina, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
Prince Edward Island scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:51:33 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Prince Edward Island is Awarded a B (Charlottetown, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on the...... Click here to read this release
Northwest Territories scores a C on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:48:30 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Northwest Territories is Awarded a C (Yellowknife, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on thei...... Click here to read this release
Nunavut scores a B on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:44:41 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nunavut is Awarded a B (Iqaluit, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficienc...... Click here to read this release
Nova Scotia scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:41:32 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Nova Scotia is Awarded a B+ (Halifax, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effi...... Click here to read this release
New Brunswick scores a B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:38:36 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card New Brunswick is Awarded a B+ (Fredericton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Manitoba scores A+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:35:11 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Manitoba is Awarded an A+ (Winnipeg, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy effic...... Click here to read this release
British Columbia scores an A on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:32:03 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card British Columbia is Awarded an A (Victoria, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energ...... Click here to read this release
Alberta scores B+ on Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card
Published Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:27:08 EST Read More
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Releases its 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card Alberta is Awarded a B+ (Edmonton, August 19, 2010) The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) released their 2009 National Energy Efficiency Report Card in Edmonton, Alberta today. The Report Card evaluates the federal, provincial, and territorial governments on their energy efficie...... Click here to read this release
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate
Published Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:03:20 EST Read More
Gloom lifted on solar prices: OPA listens and responds to applicants with its decision on the microFIT rate On August 13th, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) released its much anticipated decision on the proposed price cut to Ontario's renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") for ground-mounted solar installations that are less than 10 kilowatts (kW) in capacity. The new rate will...... Click here to read this release
Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:45:43 EST Read More
Media Release Brampton Multi-Family buildings earn almost $100,000 in rebates for making residences more energy efficient (Brampton, August 12, 2010) As part the Brampton stop on the province-wide Rebate Road ShowTM, bcIMC Realty Corp. was presented with a rebate cheque for $99,200. The money, provided by the Ontario Power Authorityâs (OPA) Multi-Family Energy Efficiency R...... Click here to read this release
Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card
Published Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:39:16 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Government, Local Reporters and Editors Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance releases bi-annual energy efficiency report card The Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance (CEEA) will release the findings of their bi-annual energy efficiency report card in Edmonton, Alberta on Tuesday, August 19th. CEEA's report card evaluates federal, provincial ...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:21:52 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The second heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30âs, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave
Published Wed, 4 Aug 2010 09:00:39 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Toronto businesses keeping cool during the heat wave -teams on the street today in Corso Italia (St. Clair and Dufferin) and Korea Town (Christie and Bloor) As Toronto sizzles through another heat wave, businesses are turning up the air conditioning to keep their employees and customers comfortable. The Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is reminding business ...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:49:15 EST Read More
SunEdison Awarded Solar PV Projects for CanFirst Capital Management Roof-top FIT projects to be completed by spring 2011 TORONTO, ONTARIO (August 3, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for CanFirst Capital Management, a private...... Click here to read this release
Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 12:24:53 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Brampton apartment building earns $66,400 for conservation upgrades - highest single rebate to date in province-wide multi-residential program Brampton based Vertica Resident Services and GWL Realty Advisors will be presented with a cheque for $66,400 in rebates for reducing their electr...... Click here to read this release
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning
Published Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:35:07 EST Read More
Retailers close doors to conserve electricity related to air conditioning (Toronto, August 3, 2010) Doors Closed, the Conservation Council of Ontario's campaign to stop air-conditioned sidewalks, is back. Street teams are being deployed around Toronto again this week to hand out posters and to encourage business owners to save electricity. The message is clear: Ontarians don't like ...... Click here to read this release
Top wind and solar experts to speak at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum
Published Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:01:11 EST Read More
Top wind and solar experts to speak at Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum Event focuses on building renewable energy supply chains in Ontario Toronto â July 30, 2010 â Over 50 renewable energy experts are confirmed to speak at the upcoming Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place October 5-6 in Toronto. This industry critical event will bring togethe...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:28:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project On Tuesday, July 27, SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials will host a public open house regarding the SunE Rutley Solar Farm, a 10 MW solar project planned for Ingleside, Ontario. The meeting will provide information about the proposal. SunEdison welcomes public comments. De...... Click here to read this release
Power to the People!
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:23:08 EST Read More
Media Advisory Find out HOW at the Community Power Conference 2010 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its second annual Community Power Conference this November. The event is Ontarioâs single largest annual gathering of Community Power producers, proponents and supporters. Together with the Power Networking Centre trade show, the conference attracts ...... Click here to read this release
Le secteur ontarien de l’énergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:26:46 EST Read More
Pour publication immédiate Le secteur ontarien de lâénergie solaire souffre des incertitudes liées au micro-programme de TRG, prévient le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario "L'Office de l'électricité de l'Ontario (OEO) doit divulguer en entier les hypothèses financières dont il dispose pour justifier les coupures du micro-programme de tarif de rachat g...... Click here to read this release
Ontario’s solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario
Published Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:41:51 EST Read More
For immediate release Ontarioâs solar sector being harmed by uncertainty around microFIT, warns Environmental Commissioner of Ontario The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) must fully disclose the financial assumptions it used to justify the price cut to Ontarioâs renewable energy feed-in tariff ("microFIT") program, says Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario....... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment
Published Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:57:02 EST Read More
SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment Retooled plant creates jobs in green industry TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 13, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its plans to produce racking equipment for its Canadian solar projects with Samco Solar, A Division of Samco Machinery Ltd., a Sca...... Click here to read this release
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES
Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 07:54:43 EST Read More
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO â July 12, 2010 â GreenSaver, Canadaâs oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canadaâs premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 13:03:13 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30âs, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use ...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 12:53:36 EST Read More
Full text of NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes....... Click here to read this release
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 06:59:50 EST Read More
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code A study commissioned by NAIMA Canada and the Consumer Council of Canada (CCC) has found that the more energy efficient a house is, the more affordable it is. The costing analysis for upgrades of EnerGuide 80 homes in Alberta concluded that the total incremental renovation cost was approximately $6,000. Whe...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:32:07 EST Read More
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario Construction to begin on roof-top systems late summer 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 22, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for LaSalle Investment Management, a leading ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:58:14 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake (Toronto, ON, June 22, 2010) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will visit a local piece of one of Canada's most unique biodiversity spots this week. He is in Niagara with his multi-stakeholder advisory committee but they will take time out from business meetings for visits to environmental features and initiat...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:32:57 EST Read More
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta 10 megawatt solar farm to be deployed first TORONTO, June 16 -- SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its purchase of two ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) development projects in Ontario from TransAlta, Canada's largest publicly traded generator and marketer of electricity ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:11:29 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program Ottawa building gets $36,800 in energy efficiency rebates (Ottawa, Wednesday June 16, 2010) GreenSaver is excited to announce the 200th applicant to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) initiative: Queen Elizabeth Towers owned and managed by Carleton Condominiu...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Mon, 14 Jun 2010 05:41:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program GreenSaver will celebrate the 200th application to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) program on June 16th in Ottawa. The program, which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority, provides over ...... Click here to read this release
Publication du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés aux gaz à effet de serre du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario
Published Wed, 26 May 2010 07:23:39 EST Read More
Avis aux médias Attn : Rédacteurs et journalistes dans les domaines de l'environnement, du transport, de l'énergie renouvelable et de la politique Publication du Rapport annuel sur les progrès liés aux gaz à effet de serre du commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, M. Gord Miller, publiera son Rapport annuel sur les pro...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report
Published Wed, 26 May 2010 07:21:31 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Transportation, Renewable Energy, Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report Ontarioâs Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will release his annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report on Monday, May 31. Entitled Broadening Ontarioâs Climate Change Policy Agend...... Click here to read this release
Économie d'énergie - Les occasions d'un grand programme à finir
Published Mon, 3 May 2010 06:53:47 EST Read More
Pour diffusion immédiate Ãconomie d'énergie - Les occasions d'un grand programme à finir Queen's Park, le 3 mai 2010 - L'Ontario a besoin d'élaborer une stratégie exhaustive d'économie d'énergie avec la participation du public pour guider les activités en la matière et en mesurer les progrès. Il s'agit de l'une des conclusions du rapport que Gord Miller, le commissai...... Click here to read this release
Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda
Published Mon, 3 May 2010 06:49:17 EST Read More
For Immediate Release Energy Conservation - The Opportunities in a Large and Unfinished Agenda Queens's Park, May 3, 2010 - Ontario needs a comprehensive energy conservation strategy developed with public participation, to guide energy conservation activity and measure progress. This is one of the conclusions in ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance
Published Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:07:51 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Local, Environmental, Energy and Political Reporters and Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to report on province's energy conservation performance Environmental Commissioner releases Annual Energy Conservation Progress Report Volume One - an analysis of progress on energy conservation activities in the province. WHEN: Monday, May...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto hosts information workshop on Conservation and Demand Management program
Published Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:10:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate Owners & Tenants, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors YOU'RE INVITED IN NORTH YORK! Energy Conservation is Good Business! BOMA Toronto Conservation Demand Management Workshop Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host an Energy Conservation Workshop in North York outlining the deta...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for Remington in Ontario
Published Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:49:47 EST Read More
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for Remington in Ontario TORONTO, ONTARIO (April 26, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will be developing and constructing up to fourteen (14) roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects with capacity totaling up to 3 Megawatts (MW) for The Remington Group, one of the leading real esta...... Click here to read this release
Climate Change Awareness Act : Bill 6
Published Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:53:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Climate Change Awareness Act : Bill 6 Ottawa-Orléans MPP Phil McNeely will convene a media conference regarding Bill 6, the Climate Change Awareness Act. Date: Wednesday , April 21, 2010 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Queenâs Park Media Studio â Ontario Legislature â Main Floor West Background ⢠...... Click here to read this release
Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto celebrates conservation success on Earth Day
Published Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:30:34 EST Read More
Greening business and commercial space in Toronto - a Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Earth Day Backgrounder (Toronto, April 21, 2010) BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program's incentive initiative has substantial incentive dollars in 'green' capital available to commercial building owners, operators and tenants for electricity conservation retrofi...... Click here to read this release
School children visit First Light I Solar Park to kick off Earth Week
Published Thu, 15 Apr 2010 05:55:29 EST Read More
Media Release School children visit First Light I Solar Park to kick off Earth Week STONE MILLS/NAPANEE, ONTARIO (April 15, 2010) - As part of their curriculum leading up to Earth Week, students from two Limestone District public schools in the Stone Mills and Napanee area visited the 9.1 MW First Light I Solar Park today. Students learned first-hand how solar photovoltaic (P...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment
Published Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:13:43 EST Read More
Media Advisory GreenSaver presents inaugural award to graduate student in the University of Toronto's Centre for Environment A graduate student in the Environmental Studies collaborative program at the Centre for Environment will receive the inaugural GreenSaver Alastair Fairweather Memorial Award from GreenSaver and the University of Toronto on Earth Day 2010. The award was e...... Click here to read this release
Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program Alive!
Published Fri, 9 Apr 2010 09:53:20 EST Read More
Keep the ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes Program Alive! Facebook group formed to extend federal home energy efficiency incentives (April 9, 2010, Toronto, Ontario) Canadians concerned about home energy efficiency are invited to join a Facebook group calling for the extension of ecoENERGY retrofit incentives. The Facebook group was formed almost immediately after the March 31 anno...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Approved for FIT Project Development
Published Thu, 8 Apr 2010 11:46:28 EST Read More
Media Release SunEdison Approved for FIT Project Development SunEdison on track to build solar park near Ingleside in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; eight others in queue for approval this summer Toronto, Ontario (April 8, 2010) â SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE: WFR), is pleased to announce the approval of its Fee...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants to hear your stories of energy conservation success and failure
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 11:21:15 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants to hear your stories of energy conservation success and failure Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller has launched a new, interactive website where Ontarians can submit their stories of barriers and incentives to conserving energy. The site is designed to foster dialogue and discussion around the significant issue of ...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 10:12:40 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario wants your stories about energy conservation successes and failures New website invites feedback on barriers and incentives (Toronto, April 7, 2010) Gord Miller, Ontario's Environment Commissioner wants to learn more about the barriers and incentives you've experienced when conserving energy in Ontario. He's created a new website at www.o...... Click here to read this release
Napanee area public school students visit First Light Solar Park to kick off Earth Week
Published Wed, 7 Apr 2010 08:21:21 EST Read More
Media Advisory Napanee area public school students visit First Light Solar Park to kick off Earth Week TORONTO, ON - Renewable energy developers SunEdison and SkyPower Limited will demonstrate the benefits of solar energy to local public school students at the award winning First Light solar park in Stone Mills, Ontario, on April 15. Grade 7 and 8 students from two Napanee ...... Click here to read this release
Green Communities Canada urges federal vision, leadership
Published Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:15:53 EST Read More
Green Communities Canada urges federal vision, leadership Don't pull the plug on home energy progress 1 April 2010 - Cancelling Canada's ecoENERGY home retrofit program is a serious mistake, says Green Communities Canada, a national leader in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. "Existing participants can still get retrofit incentives for the time being. But wit...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit – Homes program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:21:05 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver shocked by sudden cancellation of ecoEnergy Retrofit â Homes program (Toronto, Ontario March 31, 2010) GreenSaver, a not-for-profit energy efficiency organization, is surprised that the Federal government has unexpectedly halted the ecoEnergy program funding. The initiative, scheduled to end on March 31, 2011, has announced they will stop receivi...... Click here to read this release
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program
Published Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:26:53 EST Read More
Government suspends Eco-Energy Rebate Program (Ottawa, March 31, 2010) The federal government has suspended the Eco-Energy Retrofit Homes Program. After identifying that the program would be available to March 2011, Ottawa announced today that it would no longer accept applications to book pre-retrofit evaluations as midnight on March 31, 2010. This means that anyone who has not a...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver Celebrates Earth Hour by opening London office
Published Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:55:44 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Energy efficiency experts expand into SouthWestern Ontario (London, March 26, 2010) GreenSaver is expanding. The well-known not-for-profit energy efficiency organization has opened an office in London, which will act as a base for servicing SouthWestern Ontario. GreenS...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Dims Lights for Earth Hour
Published Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:24:49 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto Dims Lights for Earth Hour (March 26, 2010, Toronto, Ontario) Saturday, March 27th marks the fourth annual Earth Hour. For 60 minutes, buildings all over Canada will dim their lights to show support for the need to conserve energy. This year the Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto (BOMA Toronto) is a proud local suppor...... Click here to read this release
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada
Published Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:19:31 EST Read More
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Two Solar Parks Totalling 18 Megawatts in Ontario, Canada NORFOLK COUNTY, ONTARIO (March 25, 2010) -A groundbreaking ceremony was held today to celebrate the launch of two solar PV (photovoltaic) parks totalling 18 MW of solar energy capacity in Norfolk County, Ontario-the first utility-scale projects of their kind to break ground in 2010. Parliamentary ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto features Minister Duguid as special guest for Annual General Meeting and Energy Forum
Published Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:30:58 EST Read More
Media Advisory BOMA Toronto features Minister Duguid as special guest for Annual General Meeting and Energy Forum BOMA Toronto welcomes Ontario Minister of Energy and Infrastructure to speak at its annual general meeting (Toronto ON) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto Area (BOMA Toronto) will be hosting three events: the Energy & Environme...... Click here to read this release
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxSmithKline sees the LED light
Published Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:18:17 EST Read More
A bright - and energy efficient - idea Canadian manufacturer provides LED lighting to pharmaceutical giant (Toronto, March 23, 2010) A Welland-based manufacturer of energy efficient lights has filled a tall order. CRS Electronics has refitted the Mississauga office of GlaxoSmithKline Inc. (GSK), one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical, vaccine and healthcare...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London
Published Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:03:03 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters GreenSaver brings non-profit energy audits and green jobs to London GreenSaver will celebrate the opening of its London office with a ribbon-cutting on Friday, March 26th. This new location will serve as GreenSaver's base in the London and SouthWestern Ontario, bringing energy audits and...... Click here to read this release
Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County
Published Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:31:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Green Technology, Environment, Energy, Business Editors and Reporters Two solar parks break ground in Norfolk County SunEdison Canada and SkyPower Limited will break ground on two solar PV parks (on...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Federal budget dollars flow for the ecoENERGY home retrofit program
Published Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:05:16 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Federal budget dollars flow for the ecoENERGY home retrofit program GreenSaver, an environmental leader providing ecoENERGY assessments, is available to comment on what it means for Canadian home owners and the environment now that the Federal government has announced an additional $80 million for the ecoEnergy Retrofit -- Homes Program. They can comm...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE - Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Thu, 4 Mar 2010 06:13:21 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the d...... Click here to read this release
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop
Published Mon, 1 Mar 2010 05:51:06 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Real Estate, Business, Environment, Energy, Conservation Reporters and Editors Energy conservation is good business Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Brad Duguid to address BOMA Toronto conservation and demand management workshop The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto will host a workshop in Scarborough outlining the det...... Click here to read this release
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home
Published Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:39:45 EST Read More
Melting Snow Could Mean Wasted Energy for Your Home (Toronto, Thursday, February 25) Today's snowfall is the perfect opportunity for GreenSaver to remind homeowners to check their roofs for signs of heat loss. Snow melting patterns can indicate heat loss through your attic. An ideal attic is designed to maintain a temperature consistent with the outside temperature. In the wintertime...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone
Published Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:41:54 EST Read More
Environmental Communication Options (ECO) passes ten year milestone Canadaâs oldest Environmental Relations firm celebrates a decade in business (Toronto/Sudbury ON, February 23 2010) For ten years, Don Huff has done what he loves running: Environmental Communication Options (ECOâs), Canadaâs pioneering Environmental Relations firm. The firm has been successful thanks to...... Click here to read this release
Renewable energy approvals and the Green Energy Act
Published Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:48:17 EST Read More
To the Editor: This is an article from a series of monthly columns by Environmental Law Specialist Dianne Saxe, one of the top 25 environmental lawyers in the world. These articles are available for publishing at no charge, provided Dr. Saxe is cited as the author. She can be contacted at (416) 962 5882 or admin@envirolaw.com. For more information, visit http://envirolaw.com. ...... Click here to read this release
TDSB Taking Action to Go Green
Published Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:16:28 EST Read More
Attn: ASSIGNMENT EDITORS/EDUCATION EDITORS TDSB Taking Action to Go Green Toronto, ON, Tuesday, February 16, 2010 â The TDSB is taking action on an ambitious and comprehensive environmental strategy that will build a sustainable future not just for our schools, but for our city. Go Green: Climate Change Action Plan, approved by Trustees at the February Board meeting, is a ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:10:45 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Photo/News/Business/National/Energy/Assignment Editors Corporate Knights Sustainable 100 to open Toronto Stock Exchange Friday, February 11, 2010 Nine Canadian companies make list of world's 100 most sustainable large cap companies TORONTO, February, 11, 2010 - Tomorrow morning, executives of the nine Canadian companies on Corporate Knigh...... Click here to read this release
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation
Published Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:16:17 EST Read More
IFMA, Toronto Chapter, and the BOMA Toronto CDM Program Cooperate on Conservation (February 11, 2010) The BOMA Toronto Conservation & Demand Management (CDM) Program and the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Toronto Chapter, are pleased to announce their cooperation in bringing energy conservation information, education and cash incentives to the membership of IFMA....... Click here to read this release
FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program
Published Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:16:51 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Energy, Green Building, Construction, Event Editors FREE info sessions on BOMA Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management Program (Toronto, February, 2010) Building on the momentum of its recently doubled incentives, The Building Owners and Managers Association of the Greater Toronto Area's (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and ‘case study’ system
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:33:02 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program launches online incentive application and âcase studyâ system (Toronto, Feb 4, 2010) The BOMA CDM Program incentive application process and its overall website experience have been significantly enhanced. All BOMA CDM Program applications for electricity conservation incentives can now be done completely online at ...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights unveils list of Canada's most sustainable cities
Published Wed, 3 Feb 2010 04:13:43 EST Read More
Vancouver tops list of Canada's most sustainable cities Toronto and Yellowknife take top spots in large and small city categories (Toronto ON, Feb. 3, 2010) Vancouver, BC gets a gold medal for its leadership in urban sustainability. The fourth annual Corporate Knights Most Sustainable Cities Ranking recognizes Toronto, ON as first in the Big City category, Vancouver, BC as...... Click here to read this release
Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 06:11:17 EST Read More
Media Release Albertans understand the value of home energy efficiency and are supportive of a better building code in order to get it (Calgary, Feb. 2, 2010) A poll of Alberta consumers, commissioned by the Pembina Institute, NAIMA Canada and the Consumers Council of Canada, illustrates the very strong interest Albertans have in home energy efficiency and their support for an...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code
Published Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:15:02 EST Read More
Attn: News, real estate and housing editors Interview Opportunity Poll shows Albertans support more energy efficient homes and an updated provincial building code Jesse Row, Director, Sustainable Communities Group at the Pembina Institute is available in Calgary for interviews. Mr. Row can speak to the following points: ⢠The benefits of energy efficient homes ⢠Po...... Click here to read this release
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver
Published Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:25:34 EST Read More
Haiti receives solar technology from GreenSaver (Thursday, January 28, 2010) Haitiâs humanitarian crisis had dominated media coverage for the past two weeks. The scale of the devastation is overwhelming, even from half a world away. Canadians have been very generous, donating as much money, time and resources as they can, and GreenSaver is eager to do its part. For the month of F...... Click here to read this release
Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos
Published Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:17:27 EST Read More
Media Release Corporate Knights Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Announced in Davos Over 70% of top companies on sustainable path a full list of the Global 100 is available by clicking on Download Original Release to the right DAVOS, SWITZERLAND, (embargoed until 12.01 a.m. EST) January 27, 2010 â Corporate Knights, the magazine for clean capitalism, an...... Click here to read this release
UPDATE: GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:15 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit (Monday, January 25, Toronto ON) âItâs never too late to save energyâ, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaverâs Responsible Renovations division, declared. âOur Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February 28...... Click here to read this release
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S.
Published Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:27:18 EST Read More
A failure to renew federal support for renewable energy will send jobs and investment to the U.S. Despite a global economic recession, renewable energy development in Canada continued to charge ahead in 2009. A record 950 MW of wind energy was installed - representing more than $2 billion in investment and thousands of jobs - and Canada's installed wind energy capacity has now i...... Click here to read this release
GreenSaver extends federal home renovation tax credit
Published Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:15:03 EST Read More
Media Release GreenSaver rewards procrastinators in GTA and Golden Horseshoe (Friday, January 22, Toronto ON) âItâs never too late to save energyâ, Greg Labbe, Director of GreenSaverâs Responsible Renovations division, declared. âOur Responsible Renovation division will be waiving the GST on labour and materials for energy efficient retrofits booked or completed by February...... Click here to read this release
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada
Published Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:03:08 EST Read More
CRS Electronics Receives Interest Free Loan From Government of Canada (January 18 2010, Welland ON) - CRS Electronics Inc. ("CRS"), (TSX-V:LED), an inventor, developer and manufacturer of LED lighting, is pleased to report that the Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) has granted an interest free loan to the Company to a maximum amount of $825,595. The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Mi...... Click here to read this release
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) introduces cradle-to-cradle environmental program for waste lubricants operated by Safety-Kleen
Published Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:29:21 EST Read More
SAFETY-KLEEN CANADA TO OPERATE CRADLE-TO-CRADLE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM FOR TORONTO TRANSIT COMMISSION WASTE LUBRICANTS TTC choice to re-refine waste lubricants and reuse them in TTC fleet reduces energy use, greenhouses gases and heavy metal emissions BRESLAU, ON (December 16, 2009) - Safety-Kleen Canada Inc., has been awarded a three year contract by the Toronto Transit Commiss...... Click here to read this release
Canada's biggest polluters slash emissions while economy grows, says Corporate Knights
Published Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:23:31 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: News/National/Environment/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Canada's biggest polluters slash emissions Canadian GDP up, carbon pollution down for large emitters (Toronto, Canada, December 16, 2009) Today, Corporate Knights Magazine released a summary of the changes in emissions levels from Canada's top ten biggest greenhouse gas polluters. ...... Click here to read this release
Canada's climate performance illegal - Friends of the Earth asks Supreme Court to rule on critical points of law (Kyoto and Copenhagen)
Published Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:14:56 EST Read More
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release Canada facing legal challenge for breaking federal global warming law OTTAWA (December 15, 2009) - The Government of Canada is facing a landmark legal challenge in the country's top court for failing to take action on global warming -- specifically for refusing to respect a federal law that requires reductions in greenhouse gas emissions...... Click here to read this release
Canada's top ten innovative charities honoured by Tides Canada
Published Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:11:06 EST Read More
HONOURING CANADA'S MOST INNOVATIVE CHARITIES TIDES CANADA'S TOP 10 VANCOUVER, BC, Monday December 14 -- Tides Canada, a national leader in forward-thinking philanthropy, announced the recipients of its prestigious annual Tides Top 10 award today. The Tides Top 10 recognizes the nation's most ground-breaking projects and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leade...... Click here to read this release
News Article - Renewable energy and wood stoves
Published Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:05:42 EST Read More
Burn Wood? Burn Wise! Increase the heat and reduce the smoke from your woodstove By: Craig Gutowski NOTE TO EDITORS: This piece is available for publication at no charge so long as Mr. Gutowski is cited as the author. Contact information for local and regional woodstove experts is available by contacting the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association of Canada at: 1-800-7...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award
Published Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:26:17 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SunEdison and SkyPower Receive Canadian Solar Award Canadian Solar Industries Association Honors First Light Solar Energy Park in Stone Mills, Ontario Toronto, Canada â December 9, 2009 â SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic materials (NYSE: WFR) along with project partner, SkyPower, have been awarded the âSolar PV Project of the Yea...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
Published Tue, 8 Dec 2009 05:22:25 EST Read More
Media Release
Ontario Not On Track to Meet Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
(Tuesday, December 8, 2009, Toronto - The Ontario government's plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions does not have the tools necessary to meet its GHG emission targets. The government is projecting that it will fall short of its goals, even though the future reductions projected by the governme......
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Interview Opportunity - SunEdison President will be available for media interviews
Published Fri, 4 Dec 2009 07:22:35 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Renewable Energy Reporters and Editors SunEdison President will be available for media interviews SunEdison President Carlos Domenech will be in Toronto for the CanSIA Solar Conference, and available for interviews. Mr. Domenech can speak to the following points: ⢠Details of the First Light Solar Park, a partnership between...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:45:29 EST Read More
Media Advisory Environmental Commissioner of Ontario releases Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2008/2009 WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2009 10:00 am WHERE: Queen's Park Media Studio WHAT: The Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, will submit to the Legislative Assembly a review of the progress of activities in Ontario to reduce greenhouse ga...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled
Published Wed, 2 Dec 2009 06:27:37 EST Read More
BOMA Toronto CDM Program Incentives Doubled (Toronto, Dec. 2, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has doubled incentives for all non-lighting projects. This was announced by BOMA CDM Program Director Wayne Proulx at the Property Management Exposition & Conference. Effective immediately, the new incenti...... Click here to read this release
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays
Published Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:37:10 EST Read More
Energy efficient holidays are happy holidays The holidays are just around the corner, and everyday routines will be abandoned for fun with family and friends. That doesn't mean you have to stop saving energy and money, though. Here are some tips from GreenSaver to make your festive season happy and environmentally friendly: ⢠Use energy efficient holiday lights. Light-emit...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant – First Canadian Place
Published Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:50:32 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs Conservation and Demand Management Program approves its 300th applicant â First Canadian Place (Toronto, November 26, 2009) Brookfield Properties, owner of First Canadian Place, continues to be motivated to reduce its electricity consumption and carbon footprint at First Canadian Place. With the latest lighting retrofit in its Food Court, Fir...... Click here to read this release
Insulating yourself against energy costs
Published Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:09 EST Read More
Insulating yourself against energy costs Now is the time to upgrade your home insulation Another cold Canadian winter is just around the corner. Are you ready? Thanks to two new incentive programs, weather-proofing your home can be even more cost-effective than ever before. The Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) provides a 15 per cent non-refundable tax credit on eligible h...... Click here to read this release
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario
Published Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:17:03 EST Read More
Community Power Conference 2009 Blazes a Trail in Ontario (Tuesday, November 17, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) wraps up a very successful 1st Annual Community Power Conference with the creation of a new 'International Community Power working group' with OSEA and the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Dr. Josef Pesch from Freiburg, Germany, said, 'this wi...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:46:19 EST Read More
Interview Opportunities - Community Power experts to speak at OSEA conference The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is hosting its first annual Community Power Conference November 15-16. Community Power and renewable energy experts from around the world will be speaking about current issues and trends in the sector, how itâs growing and how it can be developed. T...... Click here to read this release
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen?
Published Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:43:20 EST Read More
Who needs Harper at Copenhagen? The people of Ontario are building sustainable energy projects on their own (Friday, November 13, 2009) Canadaâs inactions regarding climate change are widely known and at the upcoming conference this December in Copenhagen Stephen Harper can expect to be highly criticized. Meanwhile, hundreds of Ontario residents who are fed up with the lack ...... Click here to read this release
Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Our Green Home distributed to Toronto subscribers of The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star today
Published Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:03:09 EST Read More
The Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Our Green Home, Torontoâs eco-friendly home resource guide was distributed to Toronto subscribers of The Globe and Mail and Toronto Star today (Toronto ON â Friday, November 13th) Our Green Home highlights the importance of making environmentally responsible choices and changes in our homes. Featuring the home building and renovation innovations of the...... Click here to read this release
Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Association’s Community Power Conference 2009
Published Fri, 6 Nov 2009 12:30:01 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Energy, Environment Reporters and Editors Aboriginal issues on agenda for Ontario Sustainable Energy Associationâs Community Power Conference 2009 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) will host its first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009) this November 15-16. CPC2009 incorporates themes and issues of particular intere...... Click here to read this release
Living LEED Platinum in Newmarket
Published Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:22:44 EST Read More
Media release Attention: Home, energy & environmental reporters Living LEED Platinum in Newmarket Newmarket Family's home is the first to be Platinum certified NEWMARKET, ON November 4, 2009: In a ceremony attended by the Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, the Dunlop family celebrated being the first of 34 famili...... Click here to read this release
Energy Minister and Mayor welcome first family to live in a LEED Platinum certified home in Ontario
Published Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:59:40 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Real Estate, Environment, Energy Reporters and Editors Energy Minister and Mayor welcome first family to live in a LEED Platinum certified home in Ontario Rodeo Fine Homes is celebrating the first residents of their LEED Platinum certified development in Newmarket. Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Deputy Premier George Smitherman, Newm...... Click here to read this release
St Marys Cement awarded Silver Certification in Energy Excellence
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:28:51 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Community, Business and Environment Reporters and Editors S...... Click here to read this release
Stephen Koch of NAIMA Canada to speak at GreenPrint 2010
Published Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:59:39 EST Read More
Stephen Koch of NAIMA Canada to speak at GreenPrint 2010 (Ottawa, October 27, 2009) Stephen Koch, Executive Director of the North American Insulation Manufacturers' Association Canada, will speak at the GreenPrint Conference on November 12, 2009 in Toronto. Mr. Koch's speech, entitled "Moving the Process of Building's Energy Efficiency Forward", will focus on energy efficiency in buil...... Click here to read this release
Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter
Published Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:54:58 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Real Estate, Lifestyle, Environment Reporters and Editors Get cozy with environmentally friendly cost savings this winter The cold weather is coming, whether we like it or not. You can take some of the bite out of winter by making your home more energy efficient. 1. Book an ecoENERGY assessment. This will tell you what renovations you need t...... Click here to read this release
St Marys Cement Bowmanville becomes first North American industrial organization to receive Certification in Energy Excellence
Published Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:10:59 EST Read More
St Marys Cement Bowmanville becomes first North American industrial organization to receive Certification in Energy Excellence Presentation by Phil McNelly MPP Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Energy & Infrastructure What: Certificate presentation for Bowmanville facility reaching the milestone of achieving certification in Energy Excellence. The event will be...... Click here to read this release
Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009
Published Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:18:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Turning Ontario into sustainable energy province focus of Community Power Conference 2009 Building community networks and local energy solutions is the goal of the first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009). Hosted by the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA), this event will build on the foundation of Ontario's new Green Energy Act, and work towar...... Click here to read this release
Dr David Suzuki School in Windsor has chosen GTA based Bioroof to design and plant green roof
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:03:53 EST Read More
Media Release Dr. David Suzuki School in Windsor has chosen GTA based Bioroof to design and plant green roof (Burlington, Ontario, October 15, 2009) Designed to be the most environmentally friendly school in Canada, the Dr. David Suzuki Public School in Windsor will incorporate a host of green features, including a planted green roof, a grey water recycling system and a solar a...... Click here to read this release
OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference
Published Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:36:56 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Renewable Energy and Community Reporters and Editors OSEA to host First Annual Community Power Conference Early bird registration extended until October 30th (Toronto, October 15, 2009) The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) is gearing up for the first annual Community Power Conference. Scheduled for November 15 to 16, the...... Click here to read this release
City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power
Published Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:25 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Technology, Energy, Political Editors and Reporters City Councillor Joe Mihevc harnesses solar power Joe Mihevc, City Councillor for Ward 21 (St. Paul's West), has recently installed a solar domestic hot water heater on his house. Come visit his home on October 14th and you'll see why this Fall is a great time for solar. Councillor Mihevc...... Click here to read this release
Interview Opportunity - Ontario Green Roof Expert to speak at International Green Roof Congress in Toronto (October 19-21)
Published Wed, 7 Oct 2009 05:06:37 EST Read More
Interview Opportunity Ontario Green Roof Expert to speak at International Green Roof Congress in Toronto (October 19-21) Rick Buist, President of Burlington-based Bioroof Systems, has been designing, installing and manufacturing green roofs in the Ontario marketplace for nearly a decade. He has been involved in more than 100 green roof projects across North America, including...... Click here to read this release
Publication du rapport annuel de 2008-2009 du Commissaire à l’environnement de l’Ontario – Favoriser la résilience
Published Thu, 1 Oct 2009 06:54:22 EST Read More
Communiqué de presse Publication du rapport annuel de 2008-2009 du Commissaire à lâenvironnement de lâOntario â Favoriser la résilience La publication du rapport du Commissaire à lâenvironnement sera effectuée en deux temps. Il y aura dâabord une conférence de presse au Studio des médias de Queen's Park et ensuite une séance d'information en ligne. Conférenc...... Click here to read this release
Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience
Published Thu, 1 Oct 2009 06:48:00 EST Read More
Media Advisory Release of the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario 2008/2009 Annual Report - Building Resilience There are two parts to the release of the Environmental Commissioners Report - a Media Conference at the Queen's Park Media Studio followed by Web-based Briefing session. Queen's Park Media Conference 1:00 pm, October 6, 2009 Queen's Park Media Studio Note:...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon
Published Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:18:59 EST Read More
Media Release Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards at General Meeting Luncheon (Toronto, September 29, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) hosted its General Meeting Luncheon today. Following immediately after the Greening Greater Toronto Allia...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards
Published Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:48:19 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Real Estate, Community, News Reporters and Editors BOMA Toronto presents Conservation Demand Management Awards The Building Owners and Managers Association of Toronto (BOMA Toronto) will host its General Meeting Luncheon after the Greater Green Toronto Association's Summit. The luncheon will include an awards presentation for participants in ...... Click here to read this release
OPA offers online information session on Feed-In Tariff Programs
Published Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:40:11 EST Read More
Media Advisory ATTENTION: Editors and Website Administrators OPA offers online information session on Feed-In Tariff Programs The Ontario Power Authority invites you to participate in a two-hour web-enabled teleconference during which we will provide you with a high-level overview of each of the Feed-In Tariff (FIT) and microFIT Programs, followed by a telephone question and a...... Click here to read this release
Peter Love forms Love Energy Consultants Inc
Published Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:15:20 EST Read More
Peter Love forms Love Energy Consultants Inc. Peter Love, Ontarioâs first Chief Energy Conservation Officer, recently formed a consultancy firm to foster culture change as part of his commitment to advancing sustainability. He will be available to journalists and authorities to speak on a number of topics regarding energy efficiency and sustainability, including: ⢠Potential, ta...... Click here to read this release
Green Fleet Management Breakfast Forum Series 2009-2010
Published Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:36:57 EST Read More
Green Fleet Management Breakfast Forum Series 2009-2010 Media Advisory Attn: News Editors and Event Calender Editors Go Green! Fleets everywhere today are seeking ways to green up their operations for reasons of corporate social responsibility and public image, cost control, and environmental purposes - the âtriple bottom line.â Fleet Challenge Ontario (FCO) www....... Click here to read this release
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÉNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÉS DES PREMIÈRES NATIONS ET MÉTIS
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:33:39 EST Read More
L'ONTARIO APPUIE LES PROJETS D'ÃNERGIE VERTE POUR LES COMMUNAUTÃS DES PREMIÃRES NATIONS ET MÃTIS L'honorable George Smitherman, vice-premier ministre et ministre de l'Ãnergie et de l'Infrastructure, fera une annonce à propos d'initiatives ayant pour but d'aider les communautés de Premières nations et métis qui souhaitent entreprendre des projets d'énergie renouvelable. Les ...... Click here to read this release
Ontario to support First Nations and Metis green energy opportunities
Published Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:29:00 EST Read More
ONTARIO TO SUPPORT FIRST NATIONS AND MÃTIS GREEN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES The Honourable George Smitherman, Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure will make an announcement about initiatives to assist First Nations and Métis communities interested in renewable energy projects. The initiatives help address key objectives of the Green Energy Act, including developing r...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario
Published Tue, 1 Sep 2009 06:23:13 EST Read More
Media Release Thunder Bay site of historic Gathering of Traditional and Christian First Nation and Métis Elders from across Ontario Gathering to bring recommendations on Protecting Mother Earth through energy conservation to the Conserve the Light conference (Fort William First Nation/Thunder Bay, ON, September 1, 2009) The Teepees, Sweat and Teaching lodges are now...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Community Power Conference 2009
Published Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:51:52 EST Read More
Media Advisory Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Community Power Conference 2009 The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association (OSEA) will host its first annual Community Power Conference (CP2009) this November 15-16. The event will celebrate the Micro FIT and Feed-in Tariff programs that will be instrumental to the success of Community Power projects in Ontario, making the ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto CDM Receives First Tenant Incentive Program Application
Published Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:04:30 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto CDM Receives First Tenant Incentive Program Application from Stikeman Elliott, LLP (Toronto, August 26, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto (BOMA Toronto) Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has received and approved the first application for its new Tenant Incentive Program (TIP). Stikeman Elliott, ...... Click here to read this release
Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering
Published Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:46:02 EST Read More
Media Advisory Thunder Bay to host Conserve the Light Gathering Province-wide First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference and Elders gathering (Thunder Bay) A First Nations and Métis Energy Efficiency Conference will take place as a result of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program. The conference will tak...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto’s CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 H’s of Summer
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:29:23 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Torontoâs CDM Program Helps Fight the 3 Hâs of Summer (Toronto, August 19, 2009) After a month of below-the-norm temperatures, the August heat wave seems to be settling in. During this hot, hazy and humid period, many of us are turning up our home air conditioning systems. Commercial properties are no different. Peak electricity has always be...... Click here to read this release
Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan
Published Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:12:30 EST Read More
Media Release Niagara Region gets greener with launch of PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan (Welland, August 19th, 2009) Continuing its 25 year environmental mission to make homes across Ontario more energy efficient, GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first ...... Click here to read this release
PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region
Published Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:28:09 EST Read More
Media Advisory PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan to be launched in Niagara Region (Welland, August 17, 2009) GreenSaver has partnered with PenFinancial Credit Union to offer the new PenFinancial GreenSaver Home Improvement Loan, the first of its kind in the Niagara Region. GreenSaver customers who conduct an ecoENERGY assessment are eligible to app...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone
Published Wed, 5 Aug 2009 11:25:33 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM program hits $10 million milestone (Toronto, August 5, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation Demand Management (CDM) Program has hit a significant milestone in its delivery of electricity conservation incentives - $10,000,000 in committed conservation incentives for over 100 buildings in Toronto. ...... Click here to read this release
Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference
Published Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:51:32 EST Read More
Media Advisory Conserve the Light Gathering - a First Nations and Métis energy efficiency conference (July 24, 2009) As part of the ongoing Energy Efficiency & Conservation Measures for Aboriginal Communities (EEMAC) program, Charles Fox Consulting Inc. and the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) will convene a Gathering of Ontario First Nations and Métis Elders and Leadership and ...... Click here to read this release
BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended
Published Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:45:13 EST Read More
Media Release BOMA Toronto's CDM Program has been extended (Toronto, July 21, 2009) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Toronto's Conservation and Demand Management (CDM) Program has been extended to December 31, 2010. The extension allows interested commercial building owners, tenants and channel partners, in the '416' telephone exchange area, to apply f...... Click here to read this release
Toronto residents send Hot Spots to OneToronto
Published Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:45:33 EST Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO RESIDENTS SEND HOTSPOTS TO ONETORONTO.CA Toronto, July 21 - Volunteers with OneToronto.ca were out again various neighbourhoods to clean up dozens of so called "hot spots" around the city. George Smitherman, MPP for Toronto Centre, joined residents in clean ups at Carlton Street east of Church Street, Yonge Street north of Bloor Street, and the Quee...... Click here to read this release