Coaching you through your home energy upgrades
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For ClimateActionWR, solving climate change includes our homes
Here’s one of the stories that we share in our 2016 Report to the Community about how we help you live sustainably. ClimateActionWR is jointly lead by REEP Green Solutions and Sustainable Waterloo Region Understanding how our homes, together with our individual actions, contribute to our community’s carbon footprint is a critical part of addressing climate change. On the third Monday of every month, a motivated group of community-minded individuals meet at the REEP House for Sustainable Living – they are the ClimateActionWR Residential Sector Committee. The committee includes professional planners, city staff, residential contractors, professional engineers and academics, all… Continue Reading For ClimateActionWR, solving climate change includes our homes
Coaching you through your home energy upgrades
Here’s one of the stories that we share in our 2016 Report to the Community about how we help you live sustainably. When Greg Cressman and Dorothy Isaac moved into their new Waterloo home, they knew it required a few home energy upgrades to meet their needs. They had been surprised that their 1955 home had its water meter and water softener in the garage and wanted them in a heated space. Besides, they wanted to be able to use the garage as a comfortable year round workshop. They also wanted an office in the basement. So they got… Continue Reading Coaching you through your home energy upgrades
Cambridge couple shares how rebates helped make their home comfortable
Here’s one of the stories that we share in our 2016 Report to the Community about how we help you live sustainably. Imagine turning off your heat in December and not noticing for three days that you never turned it back on. That may be hard to believe but that is exactly what Johanne and Marcel Girard of Cambridge shared by video to those attending our 2015 awards event. When they decided to embark on a major renovation of their century home, they arranged for an EnerGuide Home Evaluation by one of REEP Green Solutions’ team of Certified Energy… Continue Reading Cambridge couple shares how rebates helped make their home comfortable
AET Group protects its home from water
Solution: A RAIN Business Visit evaluated the water issues and came up with some recommendations to address the problems and maximize stormwater credits for the site. AET consulted RAIN’s Service Provider List to find a landscaping professional and hired Thompson Environmental Planning & Design Ltd. for the technical design and project installation. 70% of the stormwater on AET’s property will be captured in their new system, which includes a: A 500L stone forebay which filters debris A 1m x 12m planter box bioswale designed to catch, soak up, and treat 1,300L of stormwater flowing from their rooftop and parking… Continue Reading AET Group protects its home from water
2016 Report to the Community
Helping you live sustainably The 2016 Report to the Community shares how REEP Green Solutions helps people to live sustainably such as through energy efficiency, stormwater management and water conservation. It includes a message about how the organization’s strategic plan will transform how we help people moving forward. If you have any questions or comments, please let us know. If you support our work as an environmental charity, please take this opportunity to make a gift.
Doors Open Waterloo Region
The REEP House for Sustainable Living is participating in Doors Open Waterloo Region. We hope to see you there! Why visit? In 2014, this model home was among the first residential retrofit projects certified Platinum under the LEED Canada for Homes (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program. After a gut job, renovation, the century old home saw its energy consumption reduced by 86%. Environmental charity REEP Green Solutions renovated and maintains the house to inspire action at your home by showcasing sustainable home technology such as a grey water system, solar power, geothermal heating, stormwater management techniques and insulation options. Staff,… Continue Reading Doors Open Waterloo Region
