Why does 20 degrees in your home feel so much warmer in the summer than 20 degrees in the winter? We hate to say it, but it probably means your house or condo isn't as efficient as it could be.
The good news is there are actions you can take to increase your energy efficiency, reduce your energy bills, and make your home more comfortable.
When was the last time you changed your furnace filter? Checked your door and window weather stripping? Programmed your thermostat? Can we count on you to take one action this month to increase your home's energy efficiency?
Browse the resources below for ideas. Click on the image below to view high- and low-cost actions or view our 2019 residential heating & cooling workshop.
Environmental Rebates and Incentives
Are you aware of all the environmental rebates and incentives available to residents and organizations in the Bow Valley? From fruit tree removal to electric cars to home improvements, check out our page for a full list to browse the rebates and incentives available to you.
Heat pumps are a home heating and cooling technology that you could receive a rebate for through the Canada Greener Homes Grant or the Town of Canmore's Clean Energy Improvement Program.
What’s going on?
Running December 2 -31, the Rotary Festival of Trees is a community-based holiday celebration with decorated trees, wreaths and special events and activities for the entire family. It is free to view and walk through the forest of trees.
Learn more
Chris Turner: How to Be a Climate Optimist - in collaboration with Bow Valley Climate Action at ArtsPlace.
January 12, 7:30pm.
Buy ticket here.
Bow Valley Immigration Partnership keeps a Multicultural Calendar which acknowledges important dates for the top countries of origin for foreign-born locals in the Bow Valley. In the spirit of inclusion and diversity, this month we recognize:
December 18: International Migrants Day
December 18-26: Hanukkah (Jewish)
December 21: Winter Solstice
December 24-25: Christmas Holidays (Christian)
December 31: Solar New Year
From all of us at the Biosphere Institute, happy holidays!
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November 29 was Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement, and our community stepped up! Many donors contributed to our charitable cause to empower community leadership to address environmental challenges. We are so grateful to each and every donor, partner, and funder for advancing our work.
Want to take action?
Are you thinking about becoming an electric vehicle owner?
Bow Valley EV resourcesParticipate in community-owned renewable energy with Bow Valley Green Energy Cooperative
Town of Canmore's Climate Action Plan
Town of Banff's Environmental Master Plan
