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Whitby resident shares her Durham Greener Homes journey
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 01:08 PM
Cindy Lei of Whitby—Brooklin to be exact—provides a testimonial of her Durham Greener Homes journey. She came across the Durham Greener Homes Program while researching the Federal Canada Greener Homes Program run by Enbridge Gas, which wrapped up in early 2024. She opted to sign up for both programs as they were both offering incentives that could be stacked one on top of the other.
As a first-time homeowner, Cindy was pleased that the Durham Greener Homes Program offered access to a free energy coach who could
New Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool launches in Durham Region
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 02:53 PM
A new Virtual Home Energy Assessment Tool (vHEAT) is launching in Durham Region as part of the Durham Greener Homes Program. vHEAT uses artificial intelligence to produce a digital energy score to help users understand how much energy their home consumes compared to homes of similar size, age, and type. The tool also provides each homeowner with a customized “retrofit road map” showing how they can reduce energy consumption, resulting in cost-savings.
Home energy use is a significant monthly cost...
Durham launches its Climate Dashboard
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 11:51 AM
The Region of Durham is proud to announce the launch of the Durham Climate Dashboard! The dashboard is an online tool that provides residents with a look into the Region’s journey towards a cleaner, greener future. The Climate Dashboard tracks progress on climate action initiatives happening across Durham and its area municipalities, and provides insights related to the implementation of the Region’s low carbon pathway, aligning with Regional Council’s climate emergency declaration.
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Durham Climate and Sustainability news provides up-to-date news about climate change initiatives
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024 11:36 AM
The Region of Durham is thrilled to be launching Durham Climate and Sustainability News, a new way for residents to stay up-to-date on all the latest Durham Region sustainability news, projects and initiatives.
New articles will be added to this page year-round, so that residents can stay informed on all of our exciting new projects such as Durham Greener Homes, Durham Greener Buildings, LEAF planting and more. While you’re here, make sure to subscribe to the Durham Climate and Sustainability...
Climate Change Action Plan
Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 01:59 PM
Winter 2021
Creating awareness and uptake of information related to Climate Change and Sustainability, such as the Climate Action Project, is key to mitigating the effects of climate change.
The purpose of this project was to have students perform research and develop ideas for creating awareness around climate change curriculum.
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