With spring fast approaching, LEAF – Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests will be again running our Cool Communities Residential Shade Tree Planting Program which offers homeowners in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas rebates totalling up to $100 on native trees and shrubs. Available from Wednesday, April 20 to Sunday, June 5 at participating nurseries, the program […]
Category: Energy
Join the Guelph Movement for Earth Hour
The community needs champions to prompt participation in Earth Hour so I hope you can join the movement in Guelph. Click on www.guelphgig.ca to register your commitment to switching off non-essential lights on March 26, 2011. Once you’ve signed up, please also register for the Guelph Lights Out Relay and forward this email to all […]
Solar power projects coming to City-owned rooftops
The City is working with Guelph Hydro and its subsidiary Ecotricity to put solar photovoltaic panels on a number of City-owned buildings. During last night’s City Council meeting, the City approved an agreement that defines the terms of Guelph Hydro’s mandate to develop energy projects on City properties. “Ecotricity already operates the two Megawatt generator […]
Solar Power Information Session for Homeowners and Small Businesses
Guelph Hydro Inc. and Canadian Solar Solutions Inc. will be holding a Solar Power Information Session for Homeowners and Small Businesses on Wednesday, October 20 from 8 AM to 8 PM at the Cutten Club. A flyer containing details about this event is attached.SM Guelph Hydro Solar Info Session ad FINAL
Landmark District Energy Feasibility Study Evaluates Potential Clean Energy Projects for Guelph
John, I realize that the press release has a dry title, but you should pay note to it. This is all about the Community Energy Initiative (formerly Plan). This is the reason why Canadian Solar is coming to town. This is where Guelph is going for the next 25 years. ian Guelph Hydro […]
Billion dollar solar company brings up to 500 jobs to Guelph
Canadian Solar Inc., the world’s eighth largest solar module company, announced today it will establish a solar module manufacturing facility in Guelph, bringing 300 to 500 jobs to the city. The facility will be one of the largest on the continent. “Today’s announcement by Canadian Solar Inc. means hundreds of good jobs for Guelph,” said […]
Community Energy Initiative to bring green jobs to Guelph
During her speech at today’s Mind to Market Innovation Series luncheon, Mayor Karen Farbridge explained how Guelph’s Community Energy Initiative will bring green jobs to the city. The event’s keynote speaker, Canadian Astronaut Dr. Bob Thirsk shared his experiences as a Canadian astronaut and expressed the importance of engaging young minds to create sustainable communities. […]
Today's Poll – Energy from waste
Now that the Province has insisted that the City spend another $12 millions (or more) for the 3 bin system and since the staff report does not provide any detail on what the $12 millions is to be spent on And since the question of what happens to non-green food waste and animal waste and diapers […]
Municipal Control
Just another situation where Council should act to protect the health and safety of its citizens!! DM Local News Davis calls others to turbine fight Posted By DENIS LANGLOIS, SUN TIMES STAFF Posted 1 day ago Coun. Mark Davis says he hopes other municipalities will follow Arran-Elderslie’s lead by passing bylaws aimed at reclaiming municipal […]
Wind Farms and the Potential for RF Interference
In light of the recent proposal to place a large scale wind farm near Belwood I would like to voice my concerns with these wind farms and their effect on radio frequency transmissions. Please find attached a letter I have written that addresses the potential issues, the impact to your organization and elaborates on the […]