Our posts cover a wide range of categories, from food and gardening to solar panels, electric vehicles, and wise development. We hope to build a dialogue with our community, so please let us know what you think.
Insulation: The Basics
1. Assess Your Needs and Goals Before diving into any insulation project, it's essential to assess your specific needs and goals. Consider factors such as the climate you live in, the age of your home, and the desired level of energy efficiency. This evaluation...
A visual guide to how a heat pump works
Once considered a novel and fringe technology, these home heating and cooling units are gaining in popularity, and have been getting enthusiastic endorsements from many government officials.
What’s the easiest way to combat climate change?
How about a listing here of all the things we can do, with maybe a chart on how much each action can save the householder? Or maybe some examples from the community? People might send in photos? Other ideas?
Financing your retrofit: the bureaucracy
David Laing lives in Brampton. This year (2023) he replaced a failing gas furnace with a heat pump, and has has written a series of blog posts, The Heat Pump Chronicles, which contain useful advice on grants, loans, and the mechanism itself. David shares his...
Housing retrofits: traditional radiators
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Housing retrofits: heat pumps
Housing Retrofits: water heaters
Is it more complicated to connect to water systems? More expensive? Lifespan
SAHA’s first flashmob
Truth and Reconciliation Week
Saturday was the culmination of Truth and Reconciliation Week at the Falstaff Family Centre and ceremonies were led by Todd Torresan, also known as Chi Animikiikaa (Big Thunder), a member of the Oneida Nation. Torresan led all-ages activities, including a Talking...
UPCOMING MEETING
OUR NEXT MEETING is Thursday, September 28, at 5:30 pm, in St. Andrew's Church. Please use the rear entrance.