Conservation & Renewables: the key to our energy future
Below are links to informative and inspiring web sites with information on
how we can do this! (Note: these websites are not sanctioned by this
organization, but are presented here to give you background on our need to find
a new energy future.)
Powerful Options
Ontario Clean Air Alliance report, Powerful
Options: A review of Ontario’s options for replacing aging nuclear plants,
says Ontario’s electricity needs can be met at a much lower cost with an
integrated combination of energy conservation and efficiency, wind power,
natural gas-fired combined heat and power and hydro-electric imports from Quebec
and Labrador.
Green Energy Act
The Ontario government has introduced the landmark Green Energy Act (GEA) to
boost investment in renewable energy projects and increase conservation, create
green jobs and economic growth to Ontario.
http://www.mei.gov.on.ca.wsd6.korax.net/english/energy/gea/
Ontario's New Generation Options
Ontario Clean Air Alliance
OCAA recommends halting coal-fired energy plants by 2010
http://www.cleanairalliance.org/
Renewable is doable
Ontario's potential for renewable energy may be
greater than
our energy needs!
http://www.renewableisdoable.com/
Greenpeace
Greenpeace rejects nuclear energy and supports renewables
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/climate-change/solutions
Ontario's Green Future
This group recommend a future
without nuclear
http://www.ontariosgreenfuture.ca/
Conservation
Toronto Hydro SMART METERS
A smart meter is one of the tools that will help us reduce the amount of
electricity we consume.
http://www.torontohydro.com/electricsystem/residential/smart_meters.html
Use the animated calculator for the smart house at "Smart
Meter Lane" to find out where your household can cut back on power
use and on costs.
Energy Audit
Consider investing in an energy audit for your home or business to
learn where to make energy efficiency improvements.
Find an energy auditor:
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/personal/new-home-improvement/contact-advisors.cfm?attr=4
Learn more about Grants and Incentives
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/corporate/incentives.cfm?attr=0
Conservation Bureau
Find out what Ontario Power Authority is doing about conservation.
Ontario Power Authority
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