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Official says oil pipelines are key to Canada’s future growth
Oil pipelines, under attack from environmentalists, are essential to Canada’s…
In Ending Coal-fired Electricity, Ontario Cuts Water Use and Climate-changing Gases
The Greenfield Energy Center in Courtright, Ontario, is a 422-megawatt…
Will New Oil Supplies Slow the Transition to Green Transportation?
What if peak oil doesn’t take care of gas-guzzling by cutting off…
What is a green job?
A green job is any job or self-employment that genuinely contributes to a more sustainable world….
Just 22 Per Cent of Canadians Are Doing Everything They Can to Conserve Energy, Although Most Believe It’s Important
The online Survey was commissioned by the Canadian Energy Efficiency…
Earth Day a fitting time to start talking about the benefits of “passive” housing
Critics of high-efficiency homes often argue that the cost of…
The real costs of traditional energy
On average, we breathe in 21,000 times a day. That’s…
Ontario Falling Short on Energy Conservation Commitment: York U Report
Ontario has failed to prioritize and make a long-term commitment…
Trash-to-energy projects may not work for rural areas
Rural municipalities, even if they band together, may not produce…
Energy Efficiency Programs/Financial Incentives in Ontario
The Office of Energy Efficiency (in Canada) offers many financial…
Canada and European Union share best practices for a sustainable future
Hundreds of experts from North America and the European Union (EU) met…
Heating Household Water with a Solar Thermal System
Hot water is the second largest draw on household energy…
5 Ways Entrepreneurs Are Going Green
Green entrepreneurs are a growing force in the start-up world,…
Want to Be More Eco-Friendly? Announce it to the World
The key to getting consumers to think green is as…
Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc., Announces: International Environmental Technologies, Inc., To Supply Technology Utilized In Alberta, Canada Waste To Energy Project
Green Energy Solution Industries, Inc. (OTC: GESI), project developer for…
University of Waterloo’s Environment 3 Building Certified LEED Platinum
WalterFedy announced that the University of Waterloo’s Environment 3 Building…
Green energy proponents predict business as usual – for now
The adjournment of Ontario’s legislature offers some short-term stability to…
Canada’s low ranking a shock to our pride
We Canadians like to think of our country as one…
How they regulate temperature in your home
A thermostat regulates the temperature of a system and keeps…
Renewable Energy
Canada devotes $82 million to renewable energy
Canada has been showing some strong support for various…
The Next Big Thing in Green Power: Community Ownership
Any socially transformative movement gets to a point where it…
Canada is ready for a transformative energy experience
Some people think a widespread shift from fossil fuels to…
Looking for a Well-Grounded, Long-Term Investment?
Well, I have one for you … it’s called soil, and…
$100 million investments demonstrate significance of Ontario’s Green Energy Act
The Ontario Clean Technology Alliance is attending Hannover MESSE, the…
Canadian scientists develop new energy storage solution
Curtis Berlinguette and Simon Trudel, two researchers in the Chemistry…
Niagara Tunnel Project in Ontario to Provide Renewable Power for 100 Years.
The Ontario government is now harnessing more clean, renewable electricity…
After record levels last year, world wind power is set to break new records in 2013
Even amid policy uncertainty in major wind power markets, wind…
Offshore wind opportunity grows in the Great Lakes, but not in Ontario
Is the offshore wind opportunity in Ontario permanently dead in…
Going Solar in 2013 – A Gift that Will Keep on Giving
This year we gave ourselves solar electricity for Christmas. Of…
Renewable energy everywhere – A year of uplifting green energy stories
When the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland said, “I’m…
Wind energy to grow by 20 per cent in 2012
Canada’s wind energy industry is expected to add about 1,200…
Electricity–Ontario’s Supply is a Diverse Mix of Sources
Ontario’s electricity supply is a diverse mix of sources –…
Poll: Three-Quarters of Canadians Admit They Could Do More for the Environment
Canada’s reputation abroad has suffered on the issue of climate…
Farming for golden rays of revenue
A number of solar power projects came to Caledon council…
Ottawa Home Sets National Energy Record
A home in Ottawa has achieved Canada’s highest rating for energy…
Investing federal oil and gas subsidies in clean energy would bring Canada 18,000 more jobs, a healthier economy and a cleaner environment
A new report released today by Blue Green Canada –…
Renewable energy programs stalled by rule changes
The next phase of Ontario’s renewable energy program is currently…
Ontario opens door for more renewable energy
Ontario energy minister Chris Bentley has shrugged off concerns about…
Geothermal energy: Out of sight, out of mind, but highly effective
Of all of the sources of green energy, geothermal is…
Tube LED lighting and wind/solar energy
In our daily lives. two kinds of green energy combined…
You Could Heat Your Place In Various Ways Using The Sun
Heating a house interior is for most people almost a…
The Energy Report -100% renewable energy is achievable by 2050
WWF’s new study, The Energy Report, outlines how all the…
Electrical Product Recycling
Battery Recycling
Urban Impact can develop a battery collection program for your organization. (Please…
Will Electric Vehicles Hurt the Auto Industry’s Recycling?
Which industry is among the best at recycling? You probably…
E-waste recycling slow to enter Canadian tech culture, poll says
One in three Canadian respondents say their old electronics are just gathering…
B.C. recycling law may be decreasing jobsite thefts
B.C.’s almost six-month old Metal Dealers and Recyclers Act appears…
Provincial electronics recycling program to be established
Those outdated electronics taking up space and collecting dust in…
Cars don’t grow on trees you know – or do they?
Along with food, many farmers are growing car parts these…
100,000 Tonnes Milestone Inspires Electronics Recycling Movement in Ontario
A milestone in electronics recycling was announced today in Ontario….
Students strive to keep electronics out of landfill
Rivercrest Junior School students are participating in an e-waste collection…
Important Notice for all Quebec Members – Lighting
By July 14th 2012, Quebec regulations will now require lamp…
Are solar panels recycled?
Solar power modules, much like electronics, contain a variety of…
Le recyclage de produits électroniques: un créneau en pleine effervescence
En Montérégie, l’industrie du recyclage est un des fleurons économiques….
Mercury Lamp Recycling Information for Canadians
The adoption and proper life-cycle management of energy-efficient lighting is…
Earth Day Canada’s Upcycling Challenge Contest!
Wondering what to do with that old lamp you have…
BC Small Appliance Recycling Program- 1st of its kind in Canada
Did you know more than 2,000,000 small appliances end up…
Out with the Old Cell Phone and in With the New
Most of us are guilty of trading up for newer,…
BC Fluorescent Light Recycling Program
BC residents can take their burnt out compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)…
Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Program Surpasses Two Million
Take back the Light (TBTL), the first mercury containing lamp…
Lost Your Cell Phone Charger? Don’t Buy a New One!
This travel tip is from Lifehacker – did you know…
World’s Most Technological Advanced E-Waste Facility Opens in Mississauga
Ontario Environment Minister John Wilkinson helped Sims Recycling Solutions officially…
Electronics Recycling – Where Do I Take My Stuff in Ontario?
Chances are, you have a ton of unused and unwanted…
EcoTrue Methods
Ontario students win five of eight Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards at 2013 Canada Wide Science Fair
Five Ontario projects captured the majority of Young Innovator prize…
The Eco-City Community Challenge Launches To Help Canadians Save Energy And Win Big
Canada wastes more energy than almost every other country in…
Ontario Tire Stewardship’s Used Tire Program
If you’ve wondered what happens to vehicle tires once they’re…
A “Go-Go” recycling initiative for an eco-friendly future
GoGo squeeZ – the first squeezable, re-sealable, 100 % fruits…
Canada Green Building Council announces affordable green housing program
The council is working with charitable housing groups like ,…
Environmentally Confused-Burn or Recycle?
The recycling movement in 1990s-era Vancouver started as a lukewarm…
Energy Internet, Cyber-Infrastructure and eVehicles
This article talks about how the Internet and cyber-infrastructure can help…
New Twist on Biofuel: Urine-Generated Eletricity Developed by Teenage Girls in Africa
Every year, a pan-African innovation fair—Maker Faire Africa—is held to…
10 ways to waste less food
The statistics are staggering: nearly one-third (about 1.3 billion tonnes)…
Improved eco-methods are now mandated for builders
A house built to be ‘green’ uses less energy, water,…
Developing an EcoLogo Standard: An Interview with Angela Griffiths
EcoLogo is a pretty well-known third party certification amongst environmentalists…
iQ Cleaners’ New Contest: “Who Cares About This Planet?”
It’s funny when two events collide and spark a “eureka!”…
Understanding Green Labels and Claims
Understanding labels and claims found on everyday products will help…
Experts Exchange
Recycled Granite Has Lots of Design Possiblities
May 2nd, 2013 by Cathy Rust Leave a Comment ↓
In keeping with my theme of writing about products made from waste material, I was contacted by a company called Green Stone Granite, based in Guelph, Ontario. Green Stone Granite is a new enterprise that takes leftover granite from building jobs…
Filed under: Cathy Rust, Commercial, Experts Exchange, Featured, Residential
Top 10 Reasons to Install LED Lighting Now
February 25th, 2013 by Greg Lockhart Leave a Comment ↓
Here’s a list of the Top 10 reasons to Install LED Lighting Lighting as soon as possible: 10. Eliminate all costs associated with lighting fixture and bulb maintenance. 9. Reduce energy costs – use this saved money in other areas…
Filed under: Experts Exchange, Featured, Greg Lockhart, Residential
Ontario’s Save On Energy – Small Business Program, a rousing success – but more can be done.
January 16th, 2013 by Patrick Casey Leave a Comment ↓
With the establishment of the Green Energy Act in Ontario, energy conservation has been a policy priority. Mandated by the Ontario Energy Board to create a culture of energy efficiency in Ontario, the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has invested over…
Filed under: Commercial, Experts Exchange, Patrick Casey
Industrial Networks 101
December 20th, 2012 by Ivan Romanow Leave a Comment ↓
Selecting industrial networking protocols, helps improve production efficiency and quality with enterprise connectivity, although Ethernet of the industrial kind requires specialty knowledge and practices beyond Ethernet for home and office. When installing or operating an industrial Ethernet network, there are…
Filed under: Commercial, Featured, Industrial, Ivan Romanow
Should I accidently break an LED light will I be exposed to toxic substances?
September 6th, 2012 by Dave Rycroft Leave a Comment ↓
I have been approached numerous times from people asking me the following, “Should I accidently break an LED light will I be exposed to toxic substances?”. For those of you who read my blog, hopefully these answers help: Your question:…
Filed under: Dave Rycroft, Energy Efficiency, Experts Exchange, Featured, Residential
Community Spotlight
Energy Saving Week 2013!
This year marks Sonepar’s third edition of Energy Saving Week (ESW)! A global movement with local applications – from May 13th to May 17th – Energy Saving & Environmental Week is happening worldwide as a Sonepar Group initiative. The world’s largest privately-held electrical distributor is setting the stage in promoting the benefits tied to energy… Read more ›
Canada loses WTO appeal in renewable energy case
Canada lost an appeal at the World Trade Organization on Monday in a ruling on incentives offered to local companies, a case that has already led to legal challenges over suspicions of similar perks elsewhere. Japan and the European Union brought the case over a scheme intended to promote renewable energy in the province of… Read more ›
Ontario won’t force local electricity distribution companies to merge
The Ontario government will not force local electricity distribution utilities to merge, even though the process could save $1.2 billion over 10 years, said Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli. An expert panel set up by the Liberal government recommended the 80 local distribution companies, or LDCs, many of which are owned by municipal governments, be merged… Read more ›
Want to Be More Eco-Friendly? Announce it to the World
The key to getting consumers to think green is as much about being ego-friendly as it is eco-friendly. A recent study published in Journal of Consumer Research shows that, if you want consumers to change their environmentally damaging behavior, you have to give them a polite nudge in the right direction, not an authoritative command. Consumers are also more… Read more ›
8 Tech Tools Every Electrical Distributor Should be Using
Keeping up with technology is a daily challenge for electrical distributors that want to leverage the latest tools without spending too much money and time on equipment,software, gadgets, and training. Too much technology and you wind up on the “bleeding edge,” too little and you get left behind. Striking the balance is never easy. “We’re continually trying to keep… Read more ›
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