Mitigation
Farmers' Market Seminar
The Leeds and Thousand Islands Public Library will sponsor a free seminar at the Escott Library (Springfield House) for anyone who may be interested in selling their products at a local Farmers' Market. Whether you plan to sell preserves, produce, meats, crafts, honey, maple syrup or baked goods, this seminar will help you learn the ins and outs of Farmers' Markets, and the benefits of selling locally.
Public meeting on E-K solar farm
Recorder and Times / Deanna Clark / 16 March 2010
The notice of proposal to engage in a renewable energy project by Effisolar Energy Corporation noted it is hosting a public meeting at Spring Valley Hall on Tuesday, March 23. The information session is from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Elizabethtown-Kitley council discussed the issue at its last regular meeting.
Prettejohn, who also lives on Old Red Road, said her neighbours have voiced concerns about the time slot of the meeting being "restrictive" to those who work during the day.
Loblaws aims to be green grocer
Toronto Star / Tyler Hamilton / 11 March 2010
Your local Loblaws store could soon be generating clean electricity for the grid. The grocery giant said Wednesday it will install solar photovoltaic panels on four of its stores in Ontario as part of a plan that could see another 132 locations across the province equipped with rooftop solar systems.
For Renters, Solar Comes in Shares
New York Times / Kate Galbraith / 15 March 2010
What happens if a renter wants solar power?
Most of the time, it’s tough luck, unless the home’s owner agrees to add panels. But a new solution is springing up in pockets of the country: community solar arrays.
Sometimes called solar gardens or farms, the idea is that utilities build the arrays, and customers — renters, people with shady roofs and even condo owners — can buy a share.
"Demonstrating Results: Municipal Initiatives for Reducing GHGs"
Federation of Canadian Municipalities / January 2010
Climate change touches every sector of the Canadian economy, and municipal governments are no exception. Municipal governments are in direct or indirect control of almost half of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and their decisions on public transit, waste management, building energy performance, and land use planning greatly influence the amount of emissions produced in Canada.
Green Thumbs anyone?
Do you have an interest in growing your own produce, but don`t have a suitable space in downtown Smiths Falls?
The Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) would like to determine if there is sufficient interest by area residents in a community garden. Community gardens can be divided into individual plots or farmed communally. Usually they are used to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs, and so are a healthy and inexpensive source of local food. The gardens also benefit the environment, are an enjoyable activity, provide light exercise, and create a social community of the people that garden there.
