Category: Climate
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Burning Less Stuff
by Lynn Lefevre The cost of electricity, natural gas and gasoline has been rising steadily and will likely continue to rise over the coming decades. The impact of our consumption, especially the things that require us to burn fossil fuel, is becoming clear as we are now seeing significant changes to our weather patterns and…
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Energy Efficiency
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar Upgrade Your Home for Energy Efficiency with Blackburn Hamlet Community Association. If you missed it or just want a recap, you can watch the recording here. You can find out more about incentive programs, rebates, and our programming on our website. Find out more about the Future…
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Energy Efficiency
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar Upgrade Your Home for Energy Efficiency with Blackburn Hamlet Community Association. If you missed it or just want a recap, you can watch the recording here. You can find out more about incentive programs, rebates, and our programming on our website. Find out more about the Future…
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Rain Barrel Abundance
Published in the BANAR June 2026 by Lynn Lefevre Have you ever thought about watering your garden with rain barrels? I tried using one 20 years ago, but found that it was slow and awkward to use. Two years ago, I decided to try again. In the Spring of 2024, I installed an 80 Gallon…
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My Solar Odyssey
by Lynn Lefevre In the February 2023 edition of the BANAR (blackburnhamlet.ca/green), I wrote about the upgrades made to my home in order to reduce my impact on the environment. My plan for 2024 was to add Solar panels to my roof and, if possible, some form of battery backup. I am happy to report…
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My Journey Towards Burning Less Stuff
by Lynn Lefevre The cost of electricity, natural gas and gasoline has been rising steadily and will likely continue to rise over the coming decades. The impact of our consumption, especially the things that require us to burn fossil fuel, is becoming clear as we are now seeing significant changes to our weather patterns and…