Recent Releases from Conservation Council of Ontario
Conservation Council of Ontario calls Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society
Published Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:46:30 EST Read More
Power to the People Green Energy Act a step towards the conserver society (Toronto, Ontario, February 23, 2009) - Ontario's new Green Energy Act will help people across Ontario become more actively involved in the de-centralized production of green power and it will help them save money on their energy bills. "It's power to the people" says Chris Winter, the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario. "Right on!" For the first time since the first energ...... Click here to read this release
Conservation Council of Ontario supports sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets
Published Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:01:37 EST Read More
Conservation Council supports sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets Public Demands Safe Cycling (Toronto, Ontario, September 20, 2007) The Conservation Council of Ontario supports the recent call for a sales tax exemption on bikes and helmets proposed today by the Bicycling Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) and the Think First Foundation of Canada. Incentives for the proper equipment are an important part of a provincial safe cycling strategy. “Cycling is becoming a pre...... Click here to read this release
Ever hear O Canada on the Didgeridoo?
Published Tue, 7 Aug 2007 14:28:52 EST Read More
Radio PSAs tackle climate change (Toronto, Ontario, August 7, 2007) Colin Mochrie is tackling climate change. Well, sort of. The lovable Canadian comic has produced a series of radio PSAs for the Conservation Council of Ontario that challenges Ontarians to “lighten up” about their electricity consumption. Perfect for the hot days of August, the three PSAs can be downloaded from www.weconserve.ca. Please use the WAV file for broadcast quality. Move to Australia: Colin fi...... Click here to read this release
Cash for Conservation: Ontario’s Climate Plan Delivers
Published Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:42:05 EST Read More
Media Release – For Immediate Release (Toronto, Ontario, June 20, 2007) The Province of Ontario is pitching in $150 million dollars to help Ontarians save energy at home and buy green power. Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, is calling on community groups across Ontario to pick up the challenge and help promote the conservation incentives and support programs. “We’ve said all along that Ontario’s climate change plan has to put people and c...... Click here to read this release
Ontario's Climate Plan "a hit"
Published Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:49:24 EST Read More
Ontario's Climate Plan "a hit" Everything hinges on what happens next! Ontario's communities and community groups will be key players in Ontario's climate plan, says Conservation Council of Ontario (Toronto, June 18, 2007) It's the bottom of the ninth for climate change in Ontario, and the home side is down a few runs. Things don't look good. Today at bat was Premier McGuinty with Ontario's Climate Plan. How did he do? Chris Winter, Conservation Council of Ontario Executive Di...... Click here to read this release
New Ontario climate change strategy provides everyday practical solutions
Published Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:41:33 EST Read More
Finally, a strategy that is aimed at helping people take action (Toronto, Ontario, April 5, 2007) Today, the Conservation Council of Ontario released an eight step consumer-oriented climate change strategy called We Conserve: The People's Strategy on Climate Change. In a word, the strategy is "conserve." In four words, "Be a better conserver." And in 28 words and eight actions, the strategy is…"Live in an energy efficient home with renewable power, in a compact and complete communit...... Click here to read this release
Tips to put an E N D to waste this Christmas
Published Fri, 8 Dec 2006 15:51:17 EST Read More
Attention Lifestyle/Consumer/Assignment Editors: Chris Winter, Executive Director of the Conservation Council of Ontario, is available for interviews to talk about buying the best environmentally friendly gifts this holiday season. A Conservation Christmas Tips to put an E.N.D. to waste this Christmas (Friday, December 8, 2006) The Conservation Council of Ontario wishes to remind everyone to buy environmentally-friendly gifts this Christmas. They’ve set up a special web page at www...... Click here to read this release
Doors Closed Ontario!
Published Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:27:27 EST Read More
Media Release – for immediate release Doors Closed Ontario! Retail stores asked to close doors to mark anniversary of record electricity consumption (Toronto, July 13, 2006) Today marks the one year anniversary of the provincial summer peak record for electricity consumption (26,160 MW), and the Conservation Council of Ontario (CCO) is asking Ontario consumers to support stores and business that conserve energy. Doors Closed identifies stores that made a voluntary commitment to...... Click here to read this release
New poll says Ontarians want more support for energy conservation in the home
Published Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:13:51 EST Read More
Conservation Council of Ontario calls on provincial government to eliminate PST on energy-efficiency related products, and enhance the Ontario Building Code (Toronto) The Conservation Council of Ontario released today an Ontario-wide poll, conducted by Oraclepoll Research, which shows that Ontarians want higher energy-efficiency levels in their homes, and they want the government to show a commitment to this by improving standards and providing financial support and incentives. Chris Wi...... Click here to read this release