Climate change is scary, but taking action doesn’t have to be. It is often difficult to settle on real, tangible changes you can make in your own life to stop climate change. This is why Ecology Ottawa has launched a campaign to educate residents of Ottawa about the local actions they can take to fight climate change. There has never been a better time to ‘go green’ in Ottawa. There are a number of incentive programs available to help you save on energy and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions at the same time. Click on the links to learn more.
Do you worry about your heating and cooling bill? The Ontario Home Energy Conservation Incentive Program (OHECIP) offers rebates on smart thermostats and home retrofits. Don’t waste energy and money on unused heating and cooling! Thinking of buying a new car? Now is the perfect time to invest in an all-electric vehicle (EV) in Ontario. With a range of vehicles to chose from, the province offers a rebate of up to $14,000 for buying or leasing an EV. Passionate about cycling? The government of Ontario is committing up to $225 million in provincial funding for commuter cycling infrastructure. Be a part of the change, and sign our commuter cycling pledge!Join our mailing list for updates on climate action opportunities: http://ecologyottawa.net/consent/
Update #1 10/31/17: Last Chance for MicroFIT! Have you ever wanted to generate solar energy from your own home? Sign up for the MicroFIT program before applications close on December 28, 2017.
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Ottawa Eco Awards 2024 - Recipients Announced!
The 2024 Ottawa Eco Awards celebrate outstanding individuals in the Ottawa community who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental stewardship, sustainability leadership, and climate action. We have been thrilled with the nominations that we have received from Ottawans for our second Ottawa Eco Awards, and we are heartened to learn about the local eco champions who inspire you.
Ecology Ottawa delegates to the Environment and Climate Change Committee on the Rain Ready Ottawa program.
Ecology Ottawa was at the City Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee on April 16, 2024, to talk about the Rain Ready Program. We’ve provided our delegations below and you can also watch the recording.
Members of ECCC invited to webinar on incineration
On April 8, we invited members of City Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) to attend a webinar on incineration. This webinar is timely: Council is considering incineration as an option for dealing with Ottawa’s waste, since staff has warned Council that the Trail Road Landfill—which currently receives the majority of Ottawans’ garbage—will fill up soon.