Archive for Ecology & sustainability

2007 Sep 11: David Hughes on the Future of Energy

David Hughes is a senior geoscientist at Natural Resources Canada. He has 35 years experience studying energy resources for the Geological Survey of Canada, the government of Canada and the private sector. He will be talking about the future of energy in Canada.

The Future of Energy
Tuesday, 2007 September 11, 7 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers
at Bay and Queen streets
free     Read more »

Wind energy — Is the price too high?

This video from the Daily Show shows why it’s important to get our electricity by splitting atoms and setting things on fire.

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The PEC threat

The Portlands Energy Centre is rapidly rising on the waterfront.  It is already an eyesore.  The question now is if it will operate and how often.  Torontonians are going to have to be a lot more vocal and active if they don’t want another power plant belching emissions into our overburdened airshed.     Read more »

2007 Jul 29: Home efficiency info session

This is a Q&A session hosted by Village Technologies and home energy auditor the Energuy.  Come out and learn about new technologies and government grants, and see how renewables and energy efficiency fit into your life.

Community Q&A on Improving Energy Efficiency
Sunday, 2007 July 29, 10:30am to noon
Ralph Thornton Centre
765 Queen Street East, near Broadview

Contact: Village Technologies
743 Queen Street East
416.465.0729

PEC committee walkout / transmission line woes

The Portlands Energy Centre Community Liaison Committee effectively fell apart because the PEC representatives never allowed it to have any impact on the things they promised to do.     Read more »