Community collaboration for energy transition in Waterloo Region.

Joined October 2020
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. #CBC's What On Earth newsletter is talking about the #thermaleconomy and #heatcapture with a story about server farms. buff.ly/3dGwEGY
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#energymodels are vital to #greendevelopmentstandards and energy-forward projects. This course from @FCM_online offers a great introductory e-course for municipalities. @CityKitchener @citywaterloo @cityofcambridge @RegionWaterloo buff.ly/3RL8GJ0

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Hi @FlyWWFC . Are we looking into electric planes for our flight school? buff.ly/3TPSDeG

Where often asked how #hydrogen fits within #communityenergy plans. We answer by pointing to the #hydrogenladder. Take a look yourself. buff.ly/3e4h6fL

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No joule left behind. Ireland’s 70 data centers use up as much as 14% of all metered electricity. Waste heat has tremendous opportunity. #thermalgrid #EnergyTransition buff.ly/3Rqoj8i

Thanks for our friends @ReepGreen for asking important questions about equity in energy efficiency financing programs. This is a must read. buff.ly/3e75etA

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The @CityKitchener has created a position to decarbonize it's natural gas utility. It could be a game changer for #communityenergy. Check it out! buff.ly/3KsaVyx

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What's the highest & best use of our green bin organics: Fertilizer or Energy generation? Is anybody in #WRAwesome working on this? @WasteWR buff.ly/3QmhkNm

Book Club Anybody? We're getting tips from history on managing our #EnergyTransition @KWHydro @GrandbridgeNRG @wnhydro @KitchLibrary @Enbridge buff.ly/3BEH4QK
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This article reminds us that not all building electrification is equal. We need a combination of DERs, storage, demand management, & tight envelopes. @ReepGreen @SustainableWat @ClimateActionWR buff.ly/3JuJDa4
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Interested in leading the energy transition in Waterloo Region? Check out this position at @CityKitchener buff.ly/3bwgS0e #EnergyTransition

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We hear how bicycles are the most efficient form of transportation. It wasn't always this way. @SmartGrowthWR @RegionWaterloo @bikemayorwat
#DYK Municipal governments collectively hold direct and indirect control over more than 50% Canada's national inventory of GHG emissions? More from @QUESTCanada on mobilizing local climate action: buff.ly/3Mj0psS #CDNmuni #ClimateAction #wr80by50 #EnergyTransition
The #CanadaGreenerHomesLoan helps homeowners pursue retrofits that will help reduce a home's environmental footprint & #energy bills. More: buff.ly/3yIQojx In #WatReg @ReepGreen provides energy audits & support to access this program. More: buff.ly/3o5Duap
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#DYK that our sewers could help #WatReg save 864,000m3 of natural gas a year? Our recent report: buff.ly/3O3E1UY @CityKitchener is seeking input on its Integrated Sanitary Master Plan, provide your feedback on sewers energy here: buff.ly/3aJN2F5 #wrawesome
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#ICYMI Kambo Energy Group & @ReepGreen released a new report about integrating equity into energy efficiency programs. Learn how their insights can be applied to reduce energy poverty in your community. Read: buff.ly/3RziM0f #EnergyPoverty #EnergyEfficiency #cdnmuni
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Check out @ClimateActionWR's Homeowner’s Guide to Heat Pumps for Comfort and Climate– An introduction to heat pumps & why you should look into investing in one to upgrade your home. Read:buff.ly/3Rzmt67 #wrawesome #watreg #wrpoli #transformWR #ClimateAction
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2030 is coming soon. @NZAB_Canada provided 40 pieces of advice to help get Canada on the right pathways to #NetZero. Read: buff.ly/3AT4WQn #netzero #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction
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Ever thought about owning an electric vehicle? @NRCanScience discusses purchasing a #ZeroEmission vehicle and what you need to consider when making the switch from gas-powered. Watch: buff.ly/3IE4JCw #EVs #evcharging #evweek #EnergyTransition
The latest from @ClimateLC, their Climate Justice Report, identifies initiatives municipalities could take on to address ongoing climate injustices. Read: buff.ly/3uHwaFT #ClimateJustice #ClimateAction #cdnmuni #housing #EnergyEfficiency