Community Initiatives:

Bathurts launches energy efficiency campaign with EfficiencyNB. (08/10/20)

A campaign to reduce energy consumption in Bathurst has been launched by Efficiency NB, the City of Bathurst and Bathurst Sustainable Development. The Bathurst Energy Efficiency Community Campaign is aimed at encouraging Bathurst residents and businesses to decrease their energy use; at helping the city achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets; and at helping the city meet the goals of the New Brunswick Climate Change Action Plan.

"Municipalities and communities are key partners in encouraging energy efficiency practices for our province," said Energy Minister Jack Keir. "It is terrific to see the City of Bathurst promoting energy efficiency and engaging its community in these efforts."

This month, 3,800 Bathurst homes will receive a Green-up Tool Kit, which includes one energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL) bulb; brochures; and information on available rebates offered by Efficiency NB.

The kits will be delivered door-to-door by student volunteers from the environmental science classes at Bathurst High and Ecole Secondaire Nepisiquit. The kits will also include an entry form for a chance to be one of 25 homes selected for a bulb swap of up to 12 CFL bulbs per home.

Belledune launches community initiative to promote energy efficiency and take action on climate change.

In partnership with Efficiency NB, the Village of Belledune has become one of New Brunswick’s leading communities in promoting energy efficiency and taking action on climate change. "The village is a great example for other New Brunswick communities, both big and small. Congratulations to Belledune residents, business owners, mayor, council and village administration for committing to become more energy efficient." said jack Keir, Minister of Energy.

The Solar Energy Society of Canada to hold a Solar Fair in Fredericton August 22-24 2008

SESCI Solar Fair 2008, August 22-24.
The Maritime College of Forest Technology at the Hugh John Fleming Forestry Center
1350 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB.

Solar Fair 2008 is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about renewable energy and will showcase:

• Exhibits with the latest in renewable energy technologies;
• Workshops featuring topics including explorations of the latest in
  renewable technology, bio diesel, renewable energy policy, and
  experiences in going off-grid in NB;
• Falls Brook Center’s Climate Change Bus putting renewable energy
  into action;
• Live, solar powered music;
• Activities and games for the whole family and;
• A bus tour of local solar and renewable energy demonstrations and
  installations.
  

For more information please visit http://sesci.ca/node/68 or contact Matt Abbott at mabbott@sesci.ca or 613 686-4474 x13

ACAP and Uptown Saint John launch anti-idling campaign:

SAINT JOHN, JULY 28, 2008 – ACAP Saint John and the Environment Committee of Uptown Saint John today launched an anti-idling campaign designed to reduce vehicle emissions in the uptown area. Funding for this initiative was received from Environment Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.

To promote this initiative, anti-idling signs have been produced to display in the windows of participating uptown businesses. These signs may be picked up at the ACAP office at 76 Germain St. in Saint John at no charge, or you may download a printable sign for your window or vehicle by clicking on the icon below:

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