Cooling the Crisis: The Environmental Impact of Air Conditioning In Hamilton, the average number of days per year with temperatures over 30°C is expected to more than double in the next 30 years, rising from 16.2 days to 37.2 days of extreme heat (1). These extreme temperatures lead to higher mortality rates from heat-related illnesses…
Let’s Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day! Seeking clarity on Ontario’s energy transition? Wondering how you can stay informed and adapt to upcoming changes? Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6 PM (EST) for an engaging virtual session hosted by Green Venture. You can expect to learn about: The energy transition in Ontario How…
The Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar Adapted from Green Venture and Ruth Cooper’s solar webinar here (slides and video). Canada has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 (1). To avoid irreversible climate impacts, experts estimate that 75% of our energy must be from renewable energy or low carbon sources by 2050…
Let’s talk about air quality at our annual Clean Air Day! Green Venture is discussing Air Quality and its importance within our community at our upcoming Clean Air Day event as part of Health Canada’s nationwide effort to celebrate and increase awareness about clean air. Good air quality might not be something you think of…
Finding a suitable HVAC system for your house can be difficult. A conventional fossil gas furnace may be a popular choice, but did you know that a heat pump could better fit your home? In this blog post, we’re going to explore the similarities and differences between gas furnaces and heat pumps. This can help…
Interested in enhancing your home’s energy efficiency but not sure where to start? Curious about what energy efficiency entails? Join us on Wednesday, March 6th at 1 PM for a virtual learning session hosted by the Green Venture Energy Team, featuring special guest Dave Braden. Dave, a former Hamilton City Councillor and an expert in…
The closure of the Canada Greener Homes Grant has taken a sudden and accelerated path. Originally expected to accept new applications until the end of February, recent developments have hastened its end, leaving homeowners and organizations that support energy-related upgrades scrambling to adapt to the new reality. On January 19th, just over a month before…
UPDATE: As of Jan 19th, registrations for qualifying audits under the Canada Greener Homes Grant are paused. Enbridge is initiating a reconciliation process to determine the program’s viability given the Federal government budget constraints. We are awaiting further information, and are committed to keeping you up to date. In a surprising turn of events, the Canada Greener…
Join Green Venture staff and former Hamilton City Councilor, David Braden, to learn about energy conservation and climate action at home. The primary objective of this session is to provide a background on the biggest causes of building emissions, shedding light on critical concepts that can serve as long-term solutions for homeowners, thereby facilitating…
Path Towards Energy Efficient Houses Join former City Councilor David Braden, Environment Hamilton and Green Venture staff to learn simple scientific facts, energy efficiency misconceptions and about “uncommon common sense” The primary objective of this session is to provide a background on the biggest causes of building emissions, shedding light on critical concepts that can…