Energy and Water Conservation
Conserving energy and saving water can help us all save money and benefit the environment at the same time
As indicated in The Blue Mountains' Sustainable Path, "as we strive to become an environmentally aware and conservation focused community, our goals are to:
· Develop and promote The Blue Mountains as a conserver society
· Enhance water conservation strategies
· Create an energy conservation culture
· Embrace renewable energy production and achieve efficiencies in energy generation and consumption
· Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050
· Move significantly towards becoming a zero waste society" (pp.31-35)
The Blue Mountains Sustainable Path booklets are available free-of-charge at the Town office.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please check out the links provided on this page.
Links
- Ministry of the Environment
Learn how Ontario is protecting valuable water resources... - Ministry of Energy
Learn more about the Green Energy Act - Natural Resources Ministry - Energy Star
The federal Natural Resources Ministry offers ENERGY STAR information. - Natural Resources Ministry
EnerGuide for Houses - Canada Green Home Guide & LEED Canada for Homes
Green building standards means healthier living, high energy efficiency, and cost savings - Natural Resources Ministry - Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
Find out how to conserve energy at home and how to build an energy-efficient new home. Learn how you can save money by choosing the most energy efficient appliances and heating or cooling equipment
Downloads
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