CARBON TAX: WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO WE NEED IT? Humans are harming the planet in a BIG way. A lot of our human activity is creating harmful carbon dioxide emissions, and these emissions are ruining our planet. When we use fossil fuels, like petroleum, coal, and natural gas, they emit carbon dioxide into […]
Where’s the Green? Canada’s Greener Homes Grant Leaves Homeowner’s in the Red
If you are one of the thousands of Canadian homeowners that applied for Canada’s Greener Home Grant, it might be awhile before you see your money. Homeowners who have gone ‘green’ with the expectation of getting some ‘green’ back from the government, are not being shown the green light when it comes to their reimbursements. […]
CleanBC Communities Fund for Cleaner and Stronger Communities
The CleanBC Communities Fund for Cleaner and Stronger Communities is a collaboration between the Government of Canada and British Columbia. Together, they are offering funding grants for local projects that create energy-efficient infrastructures. The CleanBC Communities Fund for Cleaner and Stronger Communities is to ensure a cleaner, more energy efficient, and more resilient future for […]
The Canada Greener Homes Grant
WHAT IS GREENER HOMES GRANT?: AN OVERVIEW The Canada Greener Homes Grant is an exciting new initiative from the Canadian government. The Canadian government acknowledges that “18% of greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including homes”, so they have created a grant to help homeowners make their homes more affordable to maintain, while also creating […]
