Watch the exciting moments at ClimateWise 2021 Awards
Catch all the fun and exciting moments from the unforgettable virtual ClimateWise 2021 Achievement Awards, held Thursday, December 9, 2021!
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2021 News Archive
Meet our ClimateWise 2021 award winners and their climate feats
This year's achievement awards go beyond commemorating sustainability efforts by also celebrating the resilience of those that rose above the tides of the pandemic in the past year and prioritized climate action against all odds. Hence, the 2021 Award Event's Theme: A Celebration of Achievement in Challenging Times. Meet our Winners.
ClimateWise Awards spotlight climate action leaders
The ClimateWise 2021 Achievement Awards event held Thursday, Dec. 9 was nothing short of remarkable moments recognizing the tremendous efforts of emerging leaders in sustainability and climate action within York Region. The virtual event brought organizations, business owners, employees, and industry stakeholders together to celebrate achievements of public and private sector organizations.
Electric vehicle owners can get paid to sell electricity back to grid
Electric vehicle owners in Ontario may one day be able to use the electricity in their EVs instead of loud diesel or gas generators to provide emergency power during blackouts. They could potentially also sell back the energy in their cars to the grid when needed.
Seven climate pledges Canada made at UN COP 26
The curtain finally fell on the much-talked-about 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) on Saturday, November 13. For fourteen days, countries across the globe, including Canada, had their leaders, delegates, and climate activists in Glasgow negotiating climate terms and setting new emission reduction targets.
York Region buildings need to bridge energy performance gap
When it comes to energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, commercial buildings in York Region are underperforming their provincial counterparts, 2019 benchmarking data released in 2020 from the Ontario Ministry of Energy Northern Development and Mines has revealed. Read More.
UN releases ambition gap report as COP26 talks enter week 2
Negotiations at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow have entered the second week, a technical week featuring intense deliberations on pathways to achieving global emission reduction goals. A United Nations preliminary analysis released Tuesday, November 9, 2021, shows a huge gap between nations' long-term decarbonization plans and their already submitted short-term plans.
ClimateWise invites you to a celebration of achievement
Save the date for our virtual celebration, December 9
Join us on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm as we toast to achievements in challenging times and recognize industry stakeholders for different milestones. Attendees at the event will be treated to entertaining performances by the lovely Donner Huber as Shania Twin, our co-host for the day.
Highlights From COP 26 Conversations in Glasgow
Today is day five at the ongoing 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, and climate talks are in top gear. The summit, which kicked off October 31 to end November 12, has in attendance world leaders, countries' delegates, climate activists, major corporations, and others. Here are a few highlights from conversations so far. If you missed our opinion article on COP 26, you can find it here.
All Eyes on 2021 United Nations COP 26 in Glasgow
Fair Share Concept will steer negotiations in the right direction
Activities are in full swing at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, where nations have converged for renewed negotiations and submission of increased climate action commitments called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Canadians want Trudeau to deliver on climate action swiftly
New poll reveals Canadians' frustration over Liberal Government climate action delays
Inspired by the No More Delays campaign, which calls for urgent climate action from the Federal Government, a new poll released on October 14, 2021, shows that the majority of Canadians are frustrated and need the new Liberal government to step up climate action in the first 100 days in office. According to the poll, 66% of Canadians want the Liberals to enact their platform's climate promises or even stronger climate policies.
Toronto's net-zero existing buildings strategy
Five key takeaways from the report
Canada is pursuing a nationwide 'net-zero emission by 2050' goal. The City of Toronto has aligned with this mission with its target to record citywide net-zero emissions by reducing existing buildings' Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions over the next 30 years. Read More.
IPCC 2021 climate change report
Now is the time to re-strategize, not panic!
More than ever before, Climate Change is spiralling out of control due to increased human activities that have become more detrimental to our planet's ecosystem. As a result, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its sixth assessment report to alert the world of the alarming spike in activities deepening climate change.
Toronto's net-zero strategy for existing buildings released
The report now heads to city council
The City of Toronto has released its much anticipated net-zero policy strategy for existing buildings. The comprehensive report was 18 months in the making by an expert team from Windfall Ecology Centre, the Integral Group, WSP, and Reep Green Solutions. It lays out an ambitious policy framework and pathways to net-zero for all buildings in Toronto by 2050.
Windfall's Big Savings Rain Barrel Sale is back
Order online with contactless delivery to your door
Rain barrels starting at just $45
Windfall's annual fundraising event is back with great savings on rain barrels. Prices range from $45 to $175 and include free home delivery. There are many styles to choose from and all the accessories are available.
Over 75 buildings join the ClimateWise Challenge
York Region buildings taking action on climate change
York Region municipalities and businesses have heard the call to action to participate in the ClimateWise Challenge. We are excited to welcome 60 municipal buildings and 15 commercial buildings into the free, friendly award and recognition competition.
New $5000 home-retrofit grants announced
Homeowner grants will be available for energy-saving upgrades
The home-energy experts at Windfall Centre took part in a web-meeting with Natural Resources Canada on March 9, 2021. The web-meeting covered the federal government's new Greener Homes Initiative
. Full details of the program are not yet available, but here is what we know so far...
Registration for the ClimateWise Challenge is now open
Join the ClimateWise Building Challenge today
Registration for the 2021 ClimateWise Building Challenge, an initiative of ClimateWise Business Network, is now open. If you are a building owner, manager, or tenant in York Region, you can take part in this exciting opportunity to take action on climate change while reducing building costs and increasing asset value.
