Climate Change affects us all, whether directly or indirectly, and it can often feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to! There is a lot we can do individually and together to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change and extreme weather.
Our primary focus is to provide information to residents and answering questions so that they can make informed decisions on topics such as: Electric Vehicles, Cold Climate Heat Pumps, Electric Appliances, Solar and Battery Backup, Rain Barrels, current rebate programs and much more. Check out our recent articles below, as well as our archives. New articles will be published documenting the journey to reduce our impact on the earth. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us at climate@blackburnhamlet.ca.
- 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… Read more: Burning Less Stuff - 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… Read more: Energy Efficiency - Energy EfficiencyThank 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… Read more: Energy Efficiency
- 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… Read more: Rain Barrel Abundance - 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… Read more: My Solar Odyssey - 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… Read more: My Journey Towards Burning Less Stuff