BSG Articles

More Solar Rebates in Alberta
Published on November 20, 2018

Since 2015, Alberta has seen a large increase in demand for solar energy, with the green energy industry seeing a 500 percent growth.

First ‘Lego’ Home in B.C. Completes Construction
Published on November 19, 2018

A home in Vancouver Island just finished construction, and is the first net zero home to be made of bio fibre.

Net Zero in North Bay
Published on November 19, 2018

John Halliday, a man born and raised in North Bay, has followed through on his goal of building an energy efficient home, after construction finished on his Net Zero home on Mclaren Street in North Bay. He claims that he has built the first Net Zero home in Northern Ontario.

Improve Your Home Air Quality with Ventilation and Air Sealing
Published on November 16, 2018

The air quality of your home is important. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, air within a home often contains concentrations of pollutants that amount to 2 to 5 times more than what is found in typical outdoor air.

Are the Wealthy a Possible Source for Funding Efficiency Research?
Published on November 16, 2018

N.B. Farmers Discuss Effects of Climate Change
Published on November 15, 2018

On Monday, a free workshop hosted by the Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network was held at Sarah Smith’s Sweet Soil Organic Farm, and served as a place for farmers to discuss how climate change has already affected their farms and what they plan to do in the future to adapt.

Do You Know if Your Home is an Energy Star Certified Home?
Published on November 14, 2018

An ENERGY STAR certification is more than just a label that gets attached to appliances - it can also be attained for a home, ensuring that it is much more energy efficient than a typical home built in the same year.

Citizens March in Montreal over Climate Issues
Published on November 14, 2018

The Planet Goes to Parliament, a self-described citizen led movement, recently led a march in Montreal to draw awareness to climate change issues and their absence in the Quebec election campaign.

Ontario leading Canada in Air Quality: Report
Published on November 13, 2018

A recent report from Bruce Power and Asthma Canada has recognized nuclear power in Ontario as playing an integral role in helping the province reduce the amount of coal it burns to produce electricity, helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.

Federal Support for Efficiency in Ontario
Published on November 13, 2018

Catherine McKenna, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, recently announced that the Government of Canada is looking into reinvestment options for Ontario’s portion of the leftover funding from the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund, after the province cancelled its participation in all associated programs.