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LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÉCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÉRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÉCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE À L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:58:32 EST Read More
LA CONTROVERSE SUR LES " ÉCO-DROITS " NE DOIT PAS METTRE EN PÉRIL LE PROGRAMME DES DÉCHETS DANGEREUX DIT LE COMMISSAIRE À L'ENVIRONNEMENT DE L'ONTARIO (Toronto) M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, indique dans son rapport spécial publié aujourd'hui que le plan de gestion des déchets dangereux de l'Ontario représente un pas dans la bonne direction et qu'il s'agit d'un bon plan à ne pas écarter. Le rapport souligne cependant que le plan n'est pas par...... Click here to read this release
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER
Published Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:49:29 EST Read More
"ECO FEE" CONTROVERSY MUST NOT JEOPARDIZE HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM: ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER (July 27, 2010 - Toronto) Ontario's program for managing hazardous waste is an important step in the right direction and should not be scrapped, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his Special Report, released today. The report notes, however, that the program is not perfect, and offers recommendations for its improvement. Miller fears that recent controversy and confusion over t...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project
Published Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:28:18 EST Read More
Media Advisory SunEdison to Host Public Meeting for Ingleside Solar Farm Project On Tuesday, July 27, SunEdison, a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials will host a public open house regarding the SunE Rutley Solar Farm, a 10 MW solar project planned for Ingleside, Ontario. The meeting will provide information about the proposal. SunEdison welcomes public comments. Details of the event are as follows: WHAT: Public Information Session SunE Rutley Sol...... Click here to read this release
Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera un rapport spécial sur les éco-droits.
Published Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:56:02 EST Read More
Avis aux médias : À l’attention des médias, des rédacteurs en environnement et des agents des affectations Le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario publiera un rapport spécial sur les éco-droits. (Toronto, Ont.) En réponse à la récente controverse sur les « éco-droits », M. Gord Miller, le commissaire à l'environnement de l'Ontario, publiera un rapport spécial sur le plan de l’Ontario pour les déchets municipaux dangereux ou spéciaux. Qu...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees
Published Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:12 EST Read More
Media Advisory: Attention News/Environment/Assignment Editors Environmental Commissioner of Ontario to release Special Report on Eco Fees (Toronto, ON) In response to the recent controversy over “eco fees”, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will issue a Special Report on Ontario’s Plan for Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste. What: Media Conference on Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s special report on EcoFees W...... Click here to read this release
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SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment
Published Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:57:02 EST Read More
SunEdison Teams Up with Ontario Auto Parts Manufacturer to Produce Solar Equipment Retooled plant creates jobs in green industry TORONTO, ONTARIO (July 13, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its plans to produce racking equipment for its Canadian solar projects with Samco Solar, A Division of Samco Machinery Ltd., a Scarborough, Ontario based equipment and part manufacturer strongly focused on automotive. Expected ...... Click here to read this release
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES
Published Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:54:43 EST Read More
GREENSAVER BECOMES FIRST AND ONLY ENERGY AUDIT PROVIDER TO OFFER AIR MILES REWARD MILES New partnership will encourage energy efficiency across Ontario TORONTO – July 12, 2010 – GreenSaver, Canada’s oldest not-for-profit organization dedicated to energy efficiency, announces an exclusive partnership with Canada’s premiere coalition loyalty program, the AIR MILES Reward Program. Beginning today, Ontario AIR MILES Collectors will earn 100 AIR MILES reward miles with t...... Click here to read this release
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 17:03:13 EST Read More
Ten tips for an energy-efficient summer The first heat wave of 2010 has hit. As the temperature soars into the high 30’s, so does the temptation to crank that air conditioning. Unfortunately, air conditioners use a lot of energy, which is hard on the environment and your wallet. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), the twenty top days for electricity use in Ontario have all been in the summer (www.ieso.ca/imoweb/media/md_peaks.asp.) We may have long win...... Click here to read this release
NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 16:53:36 EST Read More
Full text of NAIMA Canada/Consumers Council of Canada Report on Energy Efficient Homes....... Click here to read this release
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code
Published Thu, 8 Jul 2010 10:59:50 EST Read More
Alberta government stalls in development of more energy efficient building code A study commissioned by NAIMA Canada and the Consumer Council of Canada (CCC) has found that the more energy efficient a house is, the more affordable it is. The costing analysis for upgrades of EnerGuide 80 homes in Alberta concluded that the total incremental renovation cost was approximately $6,000. When compared to a standard home, built to minimum energy efficiency requirements, the EnerGuide 80 hom...... Click here to read this release
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SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:32:07 EST Read More
SunEdison to Develop Solar PV Program for LaSalle in Ontario Construction to begin on roof-top systems late summer 2010 TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 22, 2010) - SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced today that it will develop and build industrial and retail roof-top solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for LaSalle Investment Management, a leading global real estate investment manager based in Ontario. Under the agreement, SunEdison will finan...... Click here to read this release
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake
Published Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:58:14 EST Read More
Environmental Commissioner to visit Niagara-on-the-Lake (Toronto, ON, June 22, 2010) The Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, Gord Miller, will visit a local piece of one of Canada's most unique biodiversity spots this week. He is in Niagara with his multi-stakeholder advisory committee but they will take time out from business meetings for visits to environmental features and initiatives in the region, including a private tour of Marcy's Woods, a protected private nature reserve co...... Click here to read this release
Mountain Equipment Co-op Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2010
Published Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:42:32 EST Read More
Attention: News/Business Reporters and Assignment Editors Mountain Equipment Co-op Tops Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada list for 2010 (Toronto, Ontario, June 21, 2010) Corporate Knights has released the 9th Annual Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada, the definitive annual list of Canada's top corporate citizens. This year, the ranking was enhanced with a transparent assessment of a company's relative carbon, water, waste, and energy impacts, utilizing newly available dat...... Click here to read this release
Maurice Strong, Galen G Weston, Mayor Miller, Elizabeth May to speak at pre-G-20 sustainability summit
Published Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:52:05 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attention: Business/environment/general editors Maurice Strong, Galen. G Weston, Mayor Miller, Elizabeth May to speak at pre-G-20 sustainability summit TORONTO, Monday, June 21, 2010 - Corporate Knights and the International Institute for Sustainable Development will host Our Common Future 2.0 on Monday at the Design Exchange. It will be chaired by Maurice Strong to tackle the question of what it will take to reconcile the environment and the economy. Key spe...... Click here to read this release
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:32:57 EST Read More
SunEdison Acquires Two Solar PV Projects From TransAlta 10 megawatt solar farm to be deployed first TORONTO, June 16 -- SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), today announced its purchase of two ground-mount solar photovoltaic (PV) development projects in Ontario from TransAlta, Canada's largest publicly traded generator and marketer of electricity and renewable power. This acquisition is part of SunEdison's ongoing activities to accelerate the de...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:11:29 EST Read More
Media Release Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program Ottawa building gets $36,800 in energy efficiency rebates (Ottawa, Wednesday June 16, 2010) GreenSaver is excited to announce the 200th applicant to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) initiative: Queen Elizabeth Towers owned and managed by Carleton Condominium Corporation. The building, located at 530 Laurier Avenue West in Ottawa, performed a chiller up...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program
Published Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:41:44 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Community, Environment, Business, Real Estate Editors and Reporters Ontario Ministry of Energy and GreenSaver welcome 200th applicant to MEER Program GreenSaver will celebrate the 200th application to its Multifamily Energy Efficiency Rebates (MEER) program on June 16th in Ottawa. The program, which is funded by the Ontario Power Authority, provides over $30 million in energy efficiency upgrade incentives for a wide range of upgrades including lighting,...... Click here to read this release
Clean Air and Climate Change Summit moves from words to actions
Published Tue, 1 Jun 2010 09:47:31 EST Read More
Media Advisory Attn: Environment, Community, Political Reporters and Editors Clean Air and Climate Change Summit moves from words to actions The Clean Air Partnership and the GTA Clean Air Council will host the 2010 Clean Air and Climate Change Summit on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. The event will celebrate member jurisdictions that have been leaders in implementing action targets outlined by the 2008&2009 GTA-CAC Declaration. Participants will also discuss the priorities pu...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature's First Annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity with Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar June 4-6, 2010
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 12:07:08 EST Read More
MEDIA ALERT Attn: Environment, Wildlife, Conservation Reporters and Editors Ontario Nature's First Annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity with Guest Speaker Dr. Roberta Bondar June 4-6, 2010 Schomberg, Ontario - Celebrate the rich diversity of all the life forms on our planet at Ontario Nature's first annual Youth Summit for Biodiversity - a unique 3-day event taking place at Camp Cedar Glen. In the International Year of Biodiversity, Ontario Nature is bringing together youth aged...... Click here to read this release
Ontario needs to broaden its climate change policy reach
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 10:20:05 EST Read More
Ontario needs to broaden its climate change policy reach Toronto, May 31, 2010 - The Ontario government will need to expand its climate change policy agenda if it hopes to have any chance of reaching its short- and medium-term greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. This is one conclusion in a report released today by Environmental Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller. The report, entitled Annual Greenhouse Gas Progress Report 2010: Broadening Ontario's Climate Change Policy Agenda, id...... Click here to read this release
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes
Published Mon, 31 May 2010 09:51:20 EST Read More
Ontario Nature honours conservation heroes Algonquin to Adirondacks Conservation Association, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment, Cootes to Escarpment Parks System and residents of Burnt River, McGregor, Chelesea, Port Rowan and Lansdowne have been recognized for leadership in conservation and the protection of nature. (SARNIA, ONTARIO, May 31, 2010) - This weekend, Ontario Nature, a leading conservation organization, recognized the exceptional contributio...... Click here to read this release
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