Upcoming Webinar: Energy Transition 101!

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…

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Solar 101

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…

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Clean Air Day & Repair Cafe

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…

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Canada Greener Homes Grant: Closed for New Applicants

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…

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Urgent Action Needed: Canada’s Greener Homes Program Closing

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…

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Live Learning Session – Energy Efficient Houses: A Practical Homeowner’s Guide

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…

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In-Person Event! Energy Efficient Houses: Small Changes, Big Impact

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…

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Home Efficiency Rebate Plus Participation Walk-Through

What’s a Residential Energy Assessment? An energy audit encompasses an exhaustive inspection survey and a comprehensive analysis of energy flows within a house, with the overarching objective of conserving energy. Energy assessments play a pivotal role as the initial step in identifying and structuring opportunities to significantly diminish energy expenses and mitigate the associated carbon…