First of all, welcome to our new members, we have about 100 more since the last update! I hope this email finds you well, here is the latest update on the Guelph Solar Initiative. If you plan to save this to read later, please note that the call for volunteers to help with the Ecomarket […]
Category: Energy
Guelph commuters are encouraged to take action against air pollution
The City of Guelph is encouraging commuters to take action against air pollution by participating in the Commuter Challenge during Environment Week, taking place June 1-7. The Commuter Challenge promotes the benefits of using alternative commuting methods to get to work. Guelph residents are encouraged to walk, cycle, ride the bus, carpool or tele-work instead […]
City of Guelph announces green power purchase
Beginning June 1, the City of Guelph’s F.M. Woods Pumping Station will be powered by Bullfrog Power, Ontario’s first 100 per cent green electricity retailer. The total green power purchase amounts to over 1,827 MWh and will help to reduce the city’s electricity-related carbon dioxide emissions footprint by 400 tonnes in 2008. “Treating and pumping […]
No Compromise to Conservation Efforts – Letter from Roma Kata
The following correspondence responds to a letter published in the local newspaper: Dear Editor: I am confused as to your headline for this letter, as Mr. Kata mentioned my comments on Conservation, but the bulk of his comments seem to have been triggered by my comment that Guelph Hydro,s distribution system is better engineered. Anyone who takes the […]
Hydro merger timeline
GHI / GHESI Board consideration May 13 Employee Town Hall Meeting May 15 Media release May 16 In-Camera Council meeting May 26 Public Council meeting May 26 Community & Employee Engagement June In-Camera Council meeting with Independent Advisor June 16 Public Council meeting to hear public views June 23 GHI / GHESI response to public views Early […]
Hamilton & St. Kits Directors recommend Hydro merger
A proposed merger between Horizon Utilities Corporation and Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. is one step closer. The Boards of Directors of, Hamilton Utilities Corporation, St. Catharines Hydro Inc. and Guelph Hydro Inc., are recommending the merger to their respective shareholders, the Cities of Hamilton, St. Catharines and Guelph. A Memorandum of Understanding between the […]
COC & pesticides & hydro
Last year, June 26th , Council of Canadians wrote to you about the threat to the independence of our municipal government from the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement. Since Canada is harmonizing our pesticide limits with the U.S and Mexico under the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), we will be obliged to raise our […]
Merger debate jolting Guelph Hydro
The following article appeared in the March 1 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Backers of a proposed merger of Guelph Hydro and another regional electrical utility predict flicking that switch would reduce local power rates. But supporters of the potential union of Guelph Hydro Electric Services Inc. and Horizon Utilities Corporation also admit local job […]
Guelph Hydro / Horizon mergertalks
Important Presentation on Proposed Merger Guelph Hydro / Horizon Open to the Public Tues, Feb 26 7pm in the City Council Chambers Hydro Board of Directors presentation to the City Concerns regarding merger:
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City of Guelph 2008 Operating and Capital budgets highlights: 20 Minute bus service Funding for Hospice Wellington and Guelph General Hospital’s MRI Increased life cycle reserve