September 29th, 2020
If you are a Certified Energy Advisor or Registered Energy Advisor, a renovator or contractor, or if you have specialized knowledge about building science or energy-efficient building practices, you may wish to investigate a possibility of becoming a residential energy advisor. Please review the job posting with full details below. Deadline to apply: 5pm, 19 […]
Posted in energy
March 3rd, 2020
By Leif Einarson, Communications & Marketing Specialist at GreenUP Homeowners who are still feeling the chill of winter and the cost of heating can take advantage of the Enbridge Home Energy Conservation Program. This rebate program offers up to $5000 in financial incentives to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Previously called the Enbridge […]
Posted in energy
December 16th, 2019
Community Leadership on Climate Change: local inspiration for necessary future action. By Brianna Salmon, Executive Director, GreenUP Click here to download and read the Peterborough Community Climate Action Resource. Peterborough is among a growing number of Canadian communities that have declared climate emergencies. These declarations are intended to acknowledge the seriousness and urgency of climate […]
Posted in conservation, energy, GreenUP Ecology Park, Peterborough, transportation, trees, Uncategorized, urban forest
April 4th, 2018
By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist At your next neighbourhood gathering, chances are, if you ask homeowners whether they have ever received incentives for participating in energy conservation programs, about half of the group’s hands will go up. Over the past 25 years, GreenUP has conducted energy audits for more than 40% of […]
Posted in energy
August 25th, 2017
By Karen Halley, GreenUP Communications & Marketing Specialist We are about mid way through the summer. As you settle into the backyard hammock or a Muskoka chair on the dock, what book are you looking forward to reading? GreenUP is here to help you get started on your summer book list with suggested favourites from […]
Posted in conservation, cycling, energy, gardening, GreenUP Ecology Park, GreenUP Store, transportation, trees, water
January 28th, 2014
Right now, throughout our area there are homes sitting empty while their occupants are away at work or school or on vacation. Even with no one at home, these homes are using electricity, above and beyond what is required to heat the home or keep essential systems running. The vast majority of today’s homes are […]
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