Windfall Ecology Centre

We want to thank Minister Michael Parsa for visiting Windfall Centre's office during the third annual Ontario Week of Appreciation for the Non-Profit Sector, which was celebrated from February 12 to 16, 2024. As part of the celebration and visit, Minister Parsa recognized our dedication to the non-profit sector. We applaud the great work you do in our community Minister Michael Parsa!👏👏

Insulation upgrades = warm winters and cool savings! ❄️ ✅ Improved comfort ✅ Lower bills ✅ Greener living Plus, FREE consultation with Durham Greener Homes Energy Coach! Get the best out of your home retrofits upgrades with expert advice and guidance on accessing available incentives for eligible upgrades. Get started👉https://lnkd.in/gk8gVG2a #HomeRetrofits #HeatPumps #insulation #SolarPanels #Windows #AirSealing #DurhamGreenerHomes #DurhamGreenerHomesEnergyCoach #DurhamResidents #Durham #SustainableHomes #SaveEnergy #HomeEfficiency #GreenLiving #HomeComfort #incentives #EnergyEfficiency #WinterRetrofits

"New Year, New Sustainability Habits! 💡✨ Start 2025 by making smarter energy choices. This year, don't ignore the small, yet significant sustainable changes that add up to a BIG impact: ✅ Switch to LED lights to save energy. ✅ Unplug devices when not in use to cut down phantom power. ✅ Embrace reusable bags, bottles, and straws for everyday use. ✅ Support renewable energy options in your community. ✅ Use a programmable thermostat to optimize heating and cooling schedules. ✅ Seal windows and doors to prevent drafts and save energy. ✅ Switch to rechargeable batteries instead of disposables. ✅ Use a rain barrel to collect water for outdoor use. #energyefficiency #Sustainability #climateaction #climatechange #emissionreduction

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our Windfall Centre family to yours! Christmas 🎅 🎁 #Christmas #Holidays #windfallcentre

Minister Guilbeault presents Canada's finalized Clean Electricity Regulations The Government of Canada is taking a comprehensive, practical, and collaborative approach to building a clean grid in a way that enables continued access to affordable, reliable electricity for all Canadians. On Friday, December 20, Minister Guilbeault presented Canada's finalized Clean Electricity Regulations, which are the result of almost three years of extensive consultations with provinces, territories, Indigenous communities, industry, and other stakeholders and provide the certainty necessary for planning Canada's future electricity grid. The Regulations limit harmful pollution while ensuring that grid operators have the flexibility to meet rising electricity demand as our population and economy grow. Read the full report👉 https://lnkd.in/g8Gh-MVH #electricitygrid #cleanenergy #electricity #cleanelectricity

It's #FlashbackFriday, Holiday Edition ☺ 🎁 This is such a fresh flashback from our yearly Holiday hangout two days ago, and we can't stop talking about the fun we had! It was a wonderful time filled with delicious food and fun activities perfect for this festive season. The afternoon began with a buffet-style potluck lunch, where everyone brought an array of dishes, appetizers, and desserts from various cultural traditions and backgrounds. Our next stop was 'Let's Make it' in Richmond Hill for a hands-on Candle Making & Fragrance Mist Workshop 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVxPRS4d. It was the perfect holiday experience with such an engaging engaging workshop learning how to incorporate sustainable practices into candle, lotion, fragrance mist, and soap making! We all left with our personalized handmade creations and a great memories to last us till the next holiday hangout! What a way to wrap up the work year! Happy holidays!!! #Windfall #Officeparty #Holidays #Christmas #WindfallCentre

Hey Durham residents! Is your home winter-ready? ❄️ 📝Here's a quick and Energy Efficiency Checklist for Winter to keep the heat inside and the cold outside 🏠Seal cracks and drafts 🏠Upgrade to energy-efficient windows 🏠 Improve insulation 🏠Install a smart thermostat 🏠Consider a heat pump for efficient heating Connect with Durham Greener Homes Energy Coach for FREE to create your customized retrofit plan to enjoy improved home energy efficiency. 👉https://lnkd.in/gk8gVG2a #EnergyEfficiency #WinterRetrofits #DurhamGreenerHomes #HomeUpgrades #HomeEnergyCoach Durham Region (The Regional Municipality of Durham) Enbridge Oshawa Power Hydro One

What you need to know about Canada’s 2035 emissions reduction target While the window to minimize the worst impacts of climate change is rapidly closing, we still have a chance to protect our planet and our economy for current and future generations. The science is clear, the stakes are high, and the time to act is now. As part of this effort, Canada has established its 2035 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 45–50% below 2005 levels. This milestone reinforces Canada’s commitment to tackling the global climate crisis and will shape our next decade of climate action, aligning environmental progress with economic growth. Read more👉 https://lnkd.in/ea7rumJP

We absolutely look forward to #flashbackfridays😀 🤸 Today we are taking a walk down memory lane to Windfall Centre's 2016 Healthy Kids Challenge in collaboration with the Town of Aurora. Kids and families in the community were treated to an exciting time of games and entertaining activities in the snow.❄️❄️❄️ #windfallinthecommunity #flashbacks #windfallcentre #memories

Federal government announces more than $1B for clean energy projects in N.B. The federal government has announced just over $1 billion in funding for clean electricity projects in New Brunswick. Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault in Dieppe on Sunday, December 8, for the announcement, said the money would ensure that the province's power grid can keep up with increasing demand. Read full report👉 https://lnkd.in/gAQitTjP