Clean Air Day in Hamilton June 7th, 2023

In the environmental non-profit world, we think a lot about air quality. We run children’s programs about it, encourage people not to idle and to use active transportation, and advocate for cleaner industrial practices and more stringent regulations; but with wildfires running rampant in Quebec and northeastern Ontario, air quality is at the forefront of…

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Passive House Canada Conference 2023 Recap

Green Venture staff had the privilege of attending the annual Passive House Canada Conference, held this year in Hamilton, Ontario. The conference successfully showcased the latest advancements in technologies, policies, and collaborations that contribute not only to global recognition but also to a comprehensive understanding of the adaptable nature and proven efficacy of this holistic…

Recapping Hamilton Seedy Saturday 2023

This past February 4th, 2023,  Green Venture, in collaboration with Hamilton Public Library, hosted the 12th annual Hamilton Seedy Saturday. With over 1,300 people attending, the day was a resounding success, once again demonstrating Hamilton gardeners’ commitment to growing a local food movement, seed swapping, and knowledge sharing. For our return to an in-person event…

Launching January 2023: Enhanced rebates through a new partnership with Enbridge Gas and Canada's Greener Homes Grant.

2023 Home Efficiency Rebate Plus (HER+) Program

Structuring Retrofits Between 2007 and 2020 almost 30,000 houses were rated using the EnerGuide Rating System in Hamilton. 90% of these houses also completed a post-retrofit energy evaluation to capture the savings from the energy conservation upgrades or renovations that were completed. From what we have seen, energy-efficient houses are increasing in numbers as more…